In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, widely considered the most stunning 911 ever made. The lineup remained familiar, including two- and four-wheel drive variants, the iconic Turbo, and the Cabriolet convertible, all powered by an updated 3.6-liter flat-six engine. In early 1995, Porsche expanded the range with the Carrera...
In a recent episode of 9WERKS TV on YouTube, we are treated to comparison between two of the most coveted Porsche 911 Rennsport models ever made—the iconic 2.7 RS and its rarer sibling, the Carrera 3.0 RS. The 2.7 RS, introduced in 1973, was a homologation special designed to compete in...
In 1991, Porsche revived the RS badge with the introduction of the 964 Carrera RS, drawing inspiration from the iconic 2.7 and 3.0-litre RS and RSR models of the 1970s. Based on the Carrera Cup competition car, this lightweight variant was only available in Europe, though a simplified RS America...
The Porsche 993 is often hailed as the pinnacle of the air-cooled 911 era. But even within this iconic model, there exists a particularly special variant: the RS Clubsport. This extremely rare car was designed for track performance while maintaining street legality, making it a coveted collectible for Porsche enthusiasts...
Vintage Porsche 911s have garnered immense popularity in the restoration world, giving rise to businesses entirely dedicated to their reconstruction. Among these, Workshop 5001, a modest establishment located in Los Angeles, specializes in crafting a reimagined early 911 that seamlessly combines driving excellence with visual appeal. Henry Catchpole from Hagerty...
Strap in as Christian Gebhardt from sport auto pushes a Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS to its limits around the Hockenheimring circuit in Germany!...
Vu Nguyen and Bob Miller goes into detail about the 993-generation 911 Carrera RS and Carrera RS Clubsport....
Featuring the Speed Yellow finished Factory Clubsport 1995 911/993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport. Concours-ready, 1 of only 227 examples built, 50,000 kilometer (33,000 miles) from new, 3.8-L engine, 6-speed manual transmission....
Autosport Designs takes the Porsche 911/964 RS N/GT Clubsport for a test drive. One of only 290 examples produced and one of only 38 that were given a factory Ruby Stone Red finish....
Real World Carrera RS Review The 2.7 Carrera RS debuted in October 1972 at the Paris Motor Show, and was the top first generation 911 and one of the best road cars of all time. It was the fastest production 911 and a solid race winner. Some feel it is...
I have always been a big fan of Ben Barry and his reviews, so it was nice to stumble upon this beauty of the review. Get onboard as Ben drives Porsche’s own 993 Carrera RS Clubsport on test routes close to Stuttgart, Germany....
What makes this 50-year old icon so special? The Carrera RS 2.7 was conceived as a 911-derived race car and was the first production street/race 911 widely offered to the public. The company’s philosophy was that Porsche’s (except for pure competition models) should be used for daily transportation. Porsche built...
Rare & Special Race Versions of the 964 For issue 131 of Total 911, you may remember that we made a trip to Finland to drive two very special Porsche 964s: the legendary 964 Carrera RS and the ultra rare 964 Carrera 4 Lightweight. Both Porsche 911s are owned by the...
The 911 Porsche feared no-one would buy! In this episode we bring you a rather special car, one of the original 500 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS! Iain looks back at the history of the 911 and how the Carrera RS came to be, an unexpected path that surprised even...
On Board Dickie Meaden takes you behind the wheel of a Porsche 911 2.7 RS Touring in part one of the new ‘How to Drive’ series from Motor Sport. Learn the tricks that bring the most out of one of Porsche’s most stunning cars....
Coffee run in a very special 964 RS that just so happens to be chassis number 1 ...
On The Road In an automotive world in which long legacies of high-performance are continually trotted out and watered down for commercial appeal over time, it can be hard to find examples of restraint. That word might not be the most apt descriptor of Porsche 911 models that wear the...
Porsche 993 RS ‘Clubsport’ Driving HARD on the Nurburgring Nordschleife! In this video you will see a truely stunning Porsche 911 993 RS Clubsport driven hard on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. This 993 is far from stock, it has quite a few modifications including Moton suspension, Wiechers strut braces, Lithiumax battery,...
How the RS differs from lesser 911s The 1973 Porsche Carrera RS is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive “Carrera” scripts and ducktail. It’s also one of the most valuable 911 road cars that exists, even if it looks more than a bit like every other 911 of the era....
Ferrari F355 vs Porsche 911 Carrera 993 RS 3.8 Drag Race From a Japanese car show in the 1990s, an epic drag race....
Driving A Legend Patrick Dempsey and Jay Leno take a joy ride in a 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7. With only 1500 of these produced in 1973, this car is a rare gem!...
This week Jason takes a trip down to Ashgood Classic and Sports Cars to test drive an iconic Porsche, the 993 RS Clubsport. This lightweight road racer is just the type of car we love....
Nordschleife Hot Lap In A Porsche 964 RS vs. 992 Carrera S Porsche 911 Carrera RS (964), Porsche 911 Carrera S (992); Driver: sport auto’s Test Driver Christian Gebhardt; Track: Nordschleife; Lap times: 7.30, 41 min (992), 8.23,12 min (964); Tyres: Pirelli P Zero NA1 (992), Pirelli P Zero Trofeo...
Porsche 911 Carrera RS Is the Forbidden 993 The Porsche 911 Carrera RS is the forbidden 993. It’s the lightweight, race-focused 993 that was never sold in North America — and yet, today I’m reviewing the 993 Carrera RS here in the United States, and I’m going to show you...
Perfectly Describing the Magic of the 911 2.7 RS Respected architect Jonathan Segal poetically describes what the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7L RS meant both to Porsche and its drivers. Jonathan’s career as an architect has developed his pursuit for purity in the structures he creates. One look around Jonathan’s studio and...
Rituals of Rennsport The power of Porsche is rarely measured on a dyno, but you can always tell when it’s taken hold of someone. Eli Kogan is certainly no stranger to the marque from Stuttgart, and today we’re joining him for a spirited run through the gears in the type...
The Story Behind the 2.7 RS The 2.7 RS was the first 911 to carry the Carrera badge, this is its history....
The Ultimate 911 In the early 1970s, Porsche found itself in need of a street car that would allow the fellows in Stuttgart to meet homologation rules for the Group 4 Special GT series. What resulted was the 1973 2.7 Carrera RS, a brawny brother to the 911. With its...
