German Dealer Offers Up Four of the Most Iconic 993 911 Models Ever Built
Someone with the means and desire to acquire the ultimate 993 911 collection can do so in one fell swoop.
Many consider the 993 911 to be the finest generation of Porsche’s legendary sports car, which has sent values soaring in recent years. Porsche’s last air-cooled 911 was also arguably its finest and offered up a nice mixture of handling and styling with more modern amenities. Like most 911 generations, the 993 911 was also available in a number of more desirable variants.
The four seen here – part of the “Leichtbau Collection” – were curated by a collector over a number of years, but are now up for sale at a German dealer called Jan B. LĂĽhn. For someone with the means and desire to acquire an instant collection of some of the most desirable 993-gen 911s ever built, well, here’s your opportunity.
1995 911 RS Clubsport
First up, we have this stellar 1995 993 RS Clubsport, a lightened version of the regular Carrera that offers up 300 horsepower from its 3.8-liter flat-six powerplant. The track-oriented 911 lacks a number of comfort features like air conditioning and carpet, trading them for a roll cage and aero kit. Just 217 examples were produced over two years, making this a rather rare and desirable machine.
1996 911 GT2 Clubsport
This 1996 911 GT2 Clubsport is even rarer, with just 157 examples produced in total, 57 of which were built as homologation models for GT2 class racing. Of those 57, just 21 were produced with the optional Clubsport package, and this fine Guards Red example is one of them. The rear-wheel-drive racer for the street is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6-liter flat-six, which produces 430 horsepower. Combined with a 440-pound weight reduction, it made for seriously impressive performance.
1998 911 GT2 R
A mere 13 911 GT2 Rs were built in 1998, and this is the very first of that baker’s dozen, making it even more special than it already is. The highly successful model – a racing version of the road-going GT2 – racked up its fair share of wins on the track, though it was capped at 450 horsepower. Most of the upgrades over the street-legal model included a heavily revised suspension and aero package, engine modifications, and a pared-down interior.
1998 911 RSR
Based on the 993 Cup, the 911 RSR was designed to be an endurance racing machine right out of the box. It weighed just over 2,600 pounds thanks to a stripped-down cabin and aluminum hood, and is widely known for being the last “truly hand-made 911.” Its 3.8-liter flat-six made 350 horsepower, and it added wider fender flares and an upgraded suspension over its road-going counterpart. Just 30 examples were produced over two years, making this a rather rare sight, too.
Photos: Jan B. LĂĽhn
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