Porsche 964 Carrera RSR 3.8

The vehicle in detail

The Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RSR 3.8

The Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 was developed by Porsche in the early 1990s as a pure competition car for international endurance and sprint races. The basis for homologation was the road-legal 964 Carrera RS 3.8, on which the RSR version for the GT class of the FIA was built. The aim was to provide a competitive vehicle for the ADAC GT Cup, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, IMSA and other international GT series. The RSR 3.8 had an air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine of the type M64/04 with a displacement of 3746 cc, two-valve technology, dual ignition and a compression ratio of 11.4:1. Depending on the regulations, the power output was up to 350 hp, in most series it was limited to 325 hp. The maximum torque was 360 Nm at 5500 rpm. Power was transmitted via a manual five-speed gearbox with a 40/40 limited slip differential. The vehicle weight was 1120 kg or 1300 kg according to ADAC GT Cup regulations, depending on the application. The racing suspension had uniball joints and Bilstein shock absorbers. Large brake systems with ABS, racing pads and adjustable stabilizers were standard equipment. The body resembled the 911 Turbo on the outside, but featured numerous lightweight components such as aluminum doors and trunk lid as well as a plastic rear wing. Safety equipment such as roll cage, six-point seat belts, fire extinguishing system and hood locks were standard.

Different tank sizes were offered for the racing version in accordance with the FIA standard (43 or 120 liters). The RSR 3.8 could be optionally equipped with central locks, additional brake cooling and air lifting systems. Three-piece alloy wheels measuring 9.5 x 18 inches at the front and 11 x 18 inches at the rear, fitted with 245 and 305 racing tires, were used as standard. The RSR 3.8 was homologated for worldwide use and was eligible to compete in various championships. The first customer deliveries took place in spring 1993, parallel to the test runs in Italy and France. The vehicle competed in the ADAC GT Cup against brands such as BMW, Ford and Honda. In addition to races on the Nürburgring and at Spa, the RSR was also entered in 24-hour races at Le Mans and Daytona, partly by works teams and partly by private racing teams. The vehicles were built by hand in Weissach. Additional reinforcements and special safety cells were used for the body structure. The interior was largely reduced to the bare essentials in order to save weight. Different versions, for example for the GT Cup or for endurance racing, differed in terms of tank size, engine power, exhaust system and detailed tuning. Today, the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 is regarded as one of the last purebred air-cooled racing 911s that was consistently geared towards customer motorsport. With its combination of robust technology, high driving dynamics potential and versatility, it set standards in GT racing in the early 1990s and is still highly valued by collectors and historians today.

About the vehicle offered here:

According to the registration documents, the history of this RSR began on November 01, 1993 with its first registration in the USA. On December 23, 1993, the first delivery was made by AJ-USA or Lou Milone, who was the owner of the company, to Richard Raimist, the first owner of the RSR, based in San Diego, USA. From 1994 to 1998, the vehicle was used by the A.R.E. team in several races in North America. During this time, the car remained in the possession of the respected Porsche collector and former racing driver Richard Raimist. He was living in San Diego at the time and took part in most of the following races, for which purpose he founded the A.R.E. Team. He achieved his greatest success on February 4, 1996, when the team consisting of drivers Wagner, Dente, Doolin and Raimist secured second place in their class and sixth place overall at the 24 Hours of Daytona.

24.07.1994 - 1 h Laguna Seca - Overall: 20 - Class: 6
07.08.1994 - 1 h Portland - Overall: 15 - Class: 5
01.10.1994 - 1 h Phoenix - Overall: 20 - Class: 9
18.03.1995 - 12 h Sebring - Overall: 64 DNF - Class: 24
30.04.1995 - 3 h Road Atlanta - Overall: DNF - Class: DNF
24.06.1995 - 3 h Watkins Glen - Overall: 20 - Class: 8
16.07.1995 - Sears Point - Overall: 9 - Class: 9
09.09.1995 - Laguna Seca - Overall: 13 DNF - Class: n.a.
30.09.1995 - 1 h Phoenix - Overall: 11 - Class: 11
30.09.1995 - IMSA Supercar Phoenix - Overall: 4 - Class: n/a
08.10.1995 - IMSA Supercar New Orleans - Overall: 4 - Class: n/a
04.02.1996 - 24 h Daytona - Overall: 6 - Class: 2
16.03.1996 - 12 h Sebring - Overall: 16 - Class: 4
21.04.1996 - Grand Prix of Atlanta (Road Atlanta) - Overall: 14 - Class: 14
05.05.1996 - 500 miles Texas - Overall: 10 - Class: 3
27.05.1996 - Dodge Dealers Grand Prix Lime Rock - Overall: 12 - Class: 12
09.06.1996 - 6 h Watkins Glen - Overall: 11 - Class: 3
14.07.1996 - California Grand Prix Sears Point - Overall: 8 - Class: 8
25.08.1996 - Chrysler Mosport 500 - Overall: 16 - Class: 7
01.09.1996 - Sprint Grand Prix of Dallas - Overall: 3 - Class: 3
06.10.1996 - IMSA GT Daytona - Overall: 16 - Class: 4
12.01.1997 - Test Daytona - Overall: 32 - Class: 5
02.02.1997 - 24 h Daytona - Overall: 29 - Class: 14
10.10.1998 - IMSA Road Atlanta - Overall: 9 - Class: n/a

At the end of 1999, the decision was finally made to sell the car after many years, as can be seen from a newspaper advertisement in which Raimist asked USD 105,000 for the car. Just in time for the turn of the millennium, a British collector bought the vehicle and imported it to England. The vehicle remained here until 2009, when the then owner registered the vehicle in England on October 1st. Shortly before this, Porsche Great Britian verified that it was an original RSR 3.8. An MOT appointment at the time recorded the mileage of 14,941 KM.

At the end of 2009, the British collector sold the car to Monaco, where it was sold via Scuderia Classica to a collector living there and registered to him. In the course of this, a major service was carried out at a price of €6,100. On December 7, 2009, with a mileage of 14,962 km, an extensive valuation report followed, which assessed the vehicle as being in "concours condition" with a replacement value of €285,000. On January 18, 2010, a video appeared on YouTube in which the owner took the filming passenger for a drive on the local highway. The same passenger posted another video of the vehicle on July 11, 2012. This time from outside a petrol station.

In 2013, the Monegasque sold the RSR to a collector from France. He spared no expense to keep the vehicle in perfect condition and spent a total of €100,000 on its upkeep over the following 10 years. A large part of these costs were covered by a restoration by Porsche Rouen & Caen, also known as "IMSA". The restoration began on February 4, 2014 and lasted until June 30, 2015, when it was completed. All the work completed, including the paintwork of the bodywork, was recorded in a 55-page restoration documentation. In the book "RS 3.8" published in 2017 by Jürgen Barth, who worked for the manufacturer in customer sport during the time of the 964 3.8 RSR. Here he describes not only the history of the model, but also that of this particular example, including data on the equipment and first delivery. The French collector decided to sell the vehicle in 2023, choosing the auction house Artcurial, which offered the vehicle at its "Sale Automobile sur les Champs" on October 22, 2023 with an estimated price of up to €1,200,000. However, the auction was unsuccessful, which is why the vehicle was returned to its long-time owner.

The purchase by our company finally took place in 2024, whereby the RSR became part of the mechatronics collection, in which it stood for another year until the decision was made to offer the vehicle to the public. Today, this 964 3.8 RSR with a mileage of just 18,150 KM is ready for the next enthusiast in restored condition. In addition, there are many documents, pictures and videos from the past decades, which show a complete and comprehensible history.

Our sales staff will be happy to answer any detailed questions you may have. Please note that vehicle viewings are only possible by prior appointment. Below you will find the equipment list of the vehicle offered here:

M005 - Racing version Carrera RSR 3.8
M220 - limited slip differential 40/40
M388 - Racing bucket seat, left
M389 - Racing bucket seat, right
M405 - RS-Cup wheel 18 inch center lock
M413 - Leather steering wheel
M481 - Five-speed manual gearbox
M491 - Wide body
M546 - 120 liter fuel tank, catchtank
M564 - Without airbag driver and passenger side
M656 - Steering without power assistance
L908 - grandprix white
M64/04 - engine type
G50/10 - Gearbox type
COO - Germany (LHD)
87 - Black imitation leather Seat shell black with black STO upholstery fabric