1989 Porsche 911 (964) RS N/GT Tribute

In 1992, Porsche introduced the Carrera RS, a lightweight, rear-wheel drive only version of the 964. The RS was fitted with individually selected engines of type M64/03 which had a minimum power output of 260hp and a lightweight flywheel coupled to the state-of-the-art G50/10 gearbox which featured closer ratios, an asymmetrical limited slip differential and steel synchromesh. The car’s interior was stripped out and was devoid of luxuries such as electric windows, rear seats and air conditioning. Leather Recaro bucket front seats and lightweight carpets were fitted and the sound deadening was much reduced. The bonnet was made of aluminium, the chassis was partly seam welded, thinner glass was used in the doors and rear window, and overall the RS was 155kg lighter than the standard car.

The Carrera RS was further developed by Porsche in 1992 with the launch of the N/GT and a total of just 290 of these very special cars were put together, all in left-hand drive. These cars were further stripped-out with all the carpets removed and replaced with plywood foot-boards for the driver. A fully welded cage was fitted and the standard RS seats were replaced with lightweight, Nomex-covered, FIA specification racing buckets. The N/GT also featured a long-range fuel tank, dual internal fire extinguishers, internal dash mounted engine cut-off and the DME was relocated behind the driver to allow the use of six-point harnesses. Harder and more track focused, the result is a car which felt more direct and visceral than the standard RS whilst still being usable on road or track.

With genuine RS N/GT being thin on the ground, expensive and only available in left-hand drive our vendor decided to create his own. This particular RS N/GT tribute has been created utilising a Porsche Championship-winning, right-hand drive, 964 race car known as ‘The Goose’, now exquisitely reimagined as it is presented today. With the initial intention being track day focused, this outstanding example was completely stripped to bare metal before having the body fully refurbished and refinished in Porsche Maritime Blue with the same care and attention lavished on the interior, engine bay and front compartment. The engine has just been totally rebuilt including new engine casings due to a hair line crack being detected, now refitted and fully detailed, so fresh in fact is the rebuild that a period of running in is highly recommended to get the very best from this potent 911.

With the fitment of a lighter, more progressive clutch, this particular 964 is now far more user friendly and presents an ideal opportunity for possible track or fast road use depending upon what its new owner has in mind. We understand that the car is now lighter and faster than a standard 964 RS and is offered at a fraction of the cost of the real deal.

An outstanding 911 that will surely provide much enjoyment be that out on the open road or circuit based.