Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 1993, 1994
In 1993 there were not too many car-makers that could offer a race-ready street vehicle. Though, Porsche launched the Carrera RS for those who were heading to the race-track at the weekends.
Based on the regular Porsche 911 – 964 model, the Carrera RS featured the same shape but with different materials. The trunk hood was made out of aluminum. All the sound-deadening materials were removed and the car was stripped down to its essence. A special set of magnesium wheels was installed.
Inside, there was no power-window or power seats. There was no seat in the back either. On some special editions, the car was fitted with a roll-cage and the interior was stripped to the metal. To reinforce the bodywork, the car featured a seam welding technique, that stiffened the bodywork. The only option was a radio and an ashtray.
The air-cooled engine in the back was a 3.6-liter flat-six unit that offered 260 hp. The engine was heavily based on the GT1 racer unit, with a single chain-driven overhead camshaft and only two valves per cylinder and featured a dry-sump lubrication system, which avoids oil starvation issues on extreme G-force conditions. The Carrera RS was fitted with a 5-speed gearbox and a lighter flywheel. To help the exit speed from the corner, a limited-slip differential was fitted as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.7 5MT (305 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3746 cm3 |
Power: | 224 KW @ 6500 RPM 305 HP @ 6500 RPM 300 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 5250 RPM 360 Nm @ 5250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 172 mph (277 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 285/35 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.3 in (4249 mm) |
Width: | 67.7 in (1720 mm) |
Height: | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.3/56.9 in (1,405/1,445 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.4 in (2271 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 3.5 cuFT (99 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2729 lbs (1238 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 283.2 g/km |