The Porsche 964 RS 3.8 offered here was delivered to Japan in 1993. There, the car became part of the private collection of a Japanese dealer, where it remained for over 24 years. Documents from this period, including service history, are available. In June 2016, it was sold to the United States. The mileage at that time was 41,800 kilometers. The vehicle was shipped from Nagoya, Japan, to Long Beach, where it was imported under an exemption under the "Show and Display" procedure. When the new US owner took possession of the car, he immediately had it undergo a complete engine service, which included an oil change, fuel filter, belts, spark plugs, ignition cables, clutch disc, and pressure plate. Finally, brake discs, brake pads, brake pad wear sensors, and a complete system venting were carried out.
As part of this service work, four new tires were also fitted, which are still on the vehicle today. Just a few months later, in January 2017, the US owner sold the car to a well-known collector in Bahrain through renowned expert Bruce Canepa. In the process, the RS 3.8 underwent another technical inspection and extensive reconditioning at Canepa. Canepa described the vehicle as follows prior to delivery: "During our inspection, we found that this car is completely free of corrosion. From the smallest screw to the bodywork, this 3.8 is in amazingly good condition. The previous owners were obviously very meticulous and careful during their ownership. The current condition is more like that of a 5,000-mile car that has been driven very conservatively, and with our additional efforts, this 3.8 now looks like new." At the time of sale by Canepa, the mileage was 43,183 kilometers.
The Porsche was registered in Bahrain in March 2017 and remained in the possession of a family with whom our company has had a friendly relationship for many years. In the summer of 2021, Mechatronik acquired the RS 3.8 offered here, along with other vehicles from this collection, which finally arrived in Pleidelsheim in August. The car remained in our in-house collection for the following years, and we registered it to our company in March 2023. Now the decision has been made to sell this extremely rare collector's item, and we are delighted to be able to offer one of the most sought-after Porsches of recent times. As one of the rarest homologation vehicles of the brand, combined with its originality, Porsche certification, matching numbers, and extensive customer service by Porsche, this vehicle is undoubtedly an asset to any discerning Porsche collector. Today, the vehicle, including its original owner's manual, tools, various other documents, and only 43,500 kilometers on the odometer, is in sensational condition and ready for its next owner.
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The Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS 3.8
In 1993, Porsche released an even more extreme version of the 964 Carrera RS. While the 1992 RS had a restrained appearance, the 3.8-liter version featured the same wide body as the 964 Turbo, with the addition of a large rear wing that was adjustable for different downforce values. The new wide-body version featured larger three-piece Speedline wheels and a 3.8-liter engine with increased power output. Only 55 examples of this extremely rare RS 3.8 were built, 52 of which were left-hand drive. The very first examples of this new Carrera RS with a 3.8-liter engine went into production in April 1993, with the majority of the vehicles being manufactured between September 1993 and March 1994. Similar to the 3.6, the 3.8 was a special homologation model. The racing version of the RS 3.8, the so-called RSR 3.8, won the 24-hour race at Spa, the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, the 1000 km of Interlagos, and achieved class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 1000 km of Suzuka, and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Together with the 3.6 RS and the Turbo S Le Mans GT, Porsche won either the class or the overall classification in all of the world's major endurance races in 1993. This was a first for Porsche and for GT racing. In its North American debut in 1994, the RSR 3.8 took the top four places in its class at the 24 Hours of Daytona. A few weeks later, it won its class again at the 12 Hours of Sebring.
Although Porsche downplayed the extent of the development between the 3.6 and the RS 3.8, it was in fact a thoroughly revised engine. The engine type number was M64/04 with a specific displacement of 3746 cc thanks to a bore and stroke of 102 mm (instead of 100 mm) and 76.4 mm, respectively. Power increased to 300 hp at 6500 rpm, compression was 11.0:1 (previously 11.3:1), and the new Bosch Motronic 2.10 with digital fuel injection and ignition was lower than in the 3.6-liter engine of the 964. In addition to these changes, Porsche installed a new crankcase, new, matched cylinders and pistons, and thoroughly redesigned intake and exhaust manifolds. The performance of the 3.8 RS was exceptional: the top speed increased to 275 kph and the sprint from 0 to 100 was possible in just 4.8 seconds. The total weight of the 3.8 RS with wide body is only 1210 kg thanks to lightweight thin glass panes, an aluminum hood and doors, and a rear engine cover and wing made of composite material.
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