Originally Posted by ToSi

I thought so too but then saw this RS carrier on Jackal's site (http://www.jackals-forge.com/lotus/9...scarrier.htm):



Certainly makes a good solution to the problem of 'how do I fully paint / rust proof my engine carrier after adding the Rennline brace'..

Re: importation of non-US models - see -> http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/forms-resources.htm This would be a good problem to have. Only 4 more years before 1995 models qualify for exemption under the 21yr+ old rule.

Originally Posted by mcipseric

My friend showed up to the 356 Dana Point Concours with this Club Sport

Originally Posted by digitalDTour

I had been invited by one of the members from the RGruppe (Porsche car club) to drive up to Solvang, so my wife and I pack up the Carrera, and head North on the 101 freeway. When we arrived, I knew as soon as I pulled into the parking lot that the afternoon was going to be amazing…

an ultra rare European only model, 1996 Porsche 993 Carrera RS.

Originally Posted by mcipseric

I figure bad pics are better than no pics....

Originally Posted by digitaldtour.com

Saturday morning saw many of the Porsche faithful return after their previous weekend’s RGruppe Treffen event in Solvang, California. The discussions that morning focused on personal accounts from the previous weekends activities, along with a rumor that one of the rare, standout cars from Solvang would be attending Cars&Coffee on this particular morning. And as if on cue, a blue Porsche 993 was seen entering the driveway into the parking lot, aimed towards Porsche row.




Once parked, the view from behind revealed this 993s true identity. This particular car is not only an example of the rare, european only Carrera RS models, but also has the distinction of being one of the limited production, highly desirable performance variants - a 1996 Carrera RS Club Sport.

For 1995, Porsche produced a total of 1130 Carrera RS models, followed in 1996 by a final batch of only 57 RS models, making this particular car by virtue of its build date one of the last type 993 RS models produced. And from the total number of Carrera RS models that Porsche produced, only 47 examples were constructed to accommodate the right hand drive (RHD) marketplace.




Three visual cues can be used to differentiate and identify a Club Sport variant from its base Carrera RS sibling. The first and most obvious is the large dual plane, adjustable angle rear wing and with added cooling and induction intakes, instead of the flat profiled, whale tail spoiler found on the base Carrera RS. The two remaining cues are both found within the car: the pair of lightweight sport seats (reported to save 66 pounds each over a stock seat), and an installed welded in roll cage, instead of a bolted together cage.






Returning to the exterior, another prominent but unique detail to the Carrera RS are its wheels. For both the RS and Club Sport models, the cars came equipped with 18 inch, Speedline 3 piece modular 5-spoke race wheels as seen below; sized 8″x18″ up front, and 10″x18″ at the rear…



Speedline 10″X18″ rear wheel (as shown above)




Speedline 8″X18″ front wheel (as shown above and detail below)





Another unique, yet less obvious performance component fitted to the Carrera RS Club Sport model is the front hood. For this model, Porsches weight savings efforts focused on material options, and as a result manufactured all of the RS Club Sport front hoods from aluminum. This demonstrates a classic example of Porsches attention to detail; studying the cumulative effect of component weight reduction for an increase in vehicle performance.

The photo above and those following provide a glimpse of the design evolution that occurred between 1996 and 2011, as witnessed by the recent performance offering; the 2011 Porsche 997 GT3 parked beside the Carrera RS Club Sport. It was also interesting to observe one of Porsches latest color offerings, especially this interpretation of blue. Each of these cars when viewed by themselves appeared to be very similar in color to the other. However when parked side by side, their subtle color differences became much more apparent.





Residing beneath the Carrera RS Club Sports rear wing is Porsches purpose-built, 3.8 liter motor, tuned to deliver 300 horsepower. This potential translates into 0-60 times of 4.7 seconds, with the capability of producing a terminal velocity of 174 MPH.




Parked side by side, these two Porsches provided the casual observer an opportunity to view the design changes that have occurred over the past 16 years, not only to the overall styling, but to Porsches revised approach towards aerodynamics.

Once again, I feel very fortunate to have been able to experience this car in person given its rarity, and to have recorded each encounter photographically. This type of experience is what makes events like Cars&Coffee or an RGruppe Treffen so amazing; one never knows exactly the type of vehicles that await discovery…



(All photos by the author)

Originally Posted by mcipseric

all stock.

Originally Posted by mcipseric

It is the real deal.

Originally Posted by digitaldtour.com

The return of the rare, mexico blue Porsche 993 Carrera RS Club Sport to Cars&Coffee/Irvine. However, parked and lurking amongst the Porsche faithful was a hidden doppelgänger; a rare example of a full race Porsche 993 Carrera RS Cup Car. Webster’s dictionary defines doppelgänger as a ghostly counterpart; double; alter ego. These three definitions could not have more accurately described the early morning encounter between these two Porsches…

And with a little jockeying, suddenly the two cars were parked side by side, each representing examples from the highly developed 993 Carrera RS DNA strand. Both the 993 Carrera RS and the Club Sport variants were built to fulfill the homologation requirements necessary for Porsche to produce their ultimate type 993 genetic offering; the full race Carrera Cup car. Powered by a 3.8 liter air-cooled six cylinder motor producing 305 horsepower, these became the largest air-cooled flat six motors to be built and sold by Porsche. And for those who were fortunate enough to attended Porsches Rennsport Reunion IV back in October, you may recognize this red # 9 Carrera RS Cup car as having been one of the competitors from the weekends Group 6 – Cayman Interseries / 911 Invitational races.

The following photos are a brief glimpse of this rare encounter between the two Porsche Carrera RS models…


















And just as quickly as they had appeared, with a twist of their keys, both were brought to life and soon departing, under escort from a trio of early model Porsche 911s…





(All photos by the author)

Originally Posted by NickyP

The Rivi Blue RS is the real deal. The owne, Peter is a Swedish gentleman who shipped the car to the US where he can keep it and drive it here for a year. He brought the car to the R Gruppe Treffen event that we had last weekend in Solvang. Awesome car, and he drives the snot out of it. He also brought the car to Car's & Coffee in Irvine yesterday.

Nick

PS We had about 115 cars at our event, mostly early longhood 911's with some "sports purpose" theme to them, and far and away this was my 20 year old son's favorite car.

Originally Posted by Banning

I met Peter Thelin about two years ago. He is from Sweden but lives in China (for business reasons) and is an avid Porschephile. He contacted me because of his interest in Mulholland and he had heard about The Mulholland Experience book.

We have spent some time together when he has been in town. I took him to TRE last year. It seemed to be a good collaberation.
Peter joined the infamous RGRUPPE recently.

He is planning an article for a European Magazine on Mulholland Drive and is gathering info for it.

Two sundays ago he brought his Porsche up to Mul to let me drive it.
He says it is the only 993RS in the U.S. I think he said it was a 1996. He bought it when it was almost new, sold it briefly, and bought it back.
He has had it back for 12 years now.

The day previous he unloaded it off the docks in the LA Harbor. It had just arrived from Sweden.
He is only allowed to keep it here in the U.S. for 6 months, and then back it goes.

Anyway he hadn't called me that Sunday and I was not sure if he was coming up to Mul or not.
When he arrived I had already started Cocktail hour and so I said no thanks to driving, but that he could give me a demo to Grandstands and back.

The car is pretty quiet even though quite stiff. Power is even thru the powerband. Handles flat and even.
Overall a nice road car. It is reported to have 300bhp and it is a stripped model with no heavy undercoating.

We did have a nice drive to Deadmans and back with little traffic.
He mentioned having a few Mulholland meetings this summer and that he would bring his RS.
I thought this might be an interesting idea albeit perhaps not a safe one. lol
I can see it now, in Porsches taking a casual drive to dirt Mul one evening. Oh Boy!
Remember the speed limit is 30mph and it is unlawful to cross over the double yellow line.
Anyone care to join us?

Originally Posted by Banning

I met Peter Thelin about two years ago. He is from Sweden but lives in China (for business reasons) and is an avid Porschephile. He contacted me because of his interest in Mulholland and he had heard about The Mulholland Experience book.