1991 1993 Porsche 911 RS America 964 Coupé

Highlights

• Highly sought-after 964 RS America – the factory-lightweight North American special edition
• Finished in Grand Prix White (P5/L908) with cloth sports bucket seats
• Documented history from first registration

The Appeal

Cynics might say that Porsche has long been very good at charging more for less. But we all know that there's so much more to it than that. The 964 RS America was developed as a pared-back, lightweight derivative of the Carrera 2 exclusively for the North American market; it traded many of the standard car's luxuries for much-reduced kerb weight and therefore a significantly sharper driving experience. Its fixed whale tail spoiler, cloth sports bucket seats, RS-style door cards with pull-straps, and manual window winders gave it a purposeful character distinct from the standard Carrera.

This 1993 example is finished in Grand Prix White and benefits from a documented history stretching back to its delivery in Charlotte, North Carolina, at just 81 miles. Over the years, it has resided in California and Canada before crossing the Atlantic to Sweden, before before making its way to a private collection in the UK. Service records on file document maintenance through to 2008 at 69,457 miles, including brake servicing, ignition component renewal, and oil changes. For those seeking a genuine RS America – a model that seldom appears on the European market – this UK-registered example is well worth a closer look.

History and Paperwork

• First registered 30th April 1993 in North Carolina, USA, at 81 miles
• Imported from USA (California) to Canada (Quebec) in May 2006 at 60,185 miles, with Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) certification and safety inspection completed
• Subsequently registered in Sweden under plate 'WXC 539'
• Imported to the UK by the current keeper in 2026
• Now UK road registered 'K888 RSA'
• California smog/emissions inspections passed in January 2000 and February 2003
• Canadian technical inspection completed August 2008 at 69,457 miles
• Service records on file spanning from 1993 to 2008
• Carfax report
• 73,000 miles from new

Service history:
08/08 – 69,457 miles – Autoimport Parts & Service Ltd (Ottawa, Canada)

• Completed technical inspection and engine oil service using Total Synthetic 10W50 oil.

06/08 – 68,485 miles – Riviera Automobiles / RMR Tuning

• Conducted vehicle clean, emissions inspection, and technical checks.

03/08 – Sunset Imports (Beaverton, OR)

• Sourced factory Porsche front and rear brake discs.

02/07 – AMR Autosport / RMR Tuning (Quebec, Canada)

• Supplied Motul 300V Competition 15W50 engine oil, Motul RBF600 brake fluid, silicone sealers, and carried out 18/19-inch wheel mounting and balancing.

09/06 – VD-USA & PTS Electric / Carl Depelteau

• Sourced VDO gauge face replacement for speedo/instrument cluster adaptation.

08/06 – Auto Perah Inc (LaSalle, Quebec)

• Carried out garage inspection and brake service; replaced front brake pads; flushed/bled brake system with Motul Ate Blue fluid; replaced ignition wires/HT leads; cleaned corroded spark plug connectors and spark plugs.

05/06 – 60,185 miles – Registrar of Imported Vehicles (RIV) Canada

• Completed Canadian import certification, safety inspection, and title transfer from Massachusetts to Quebec.

04/04 – Porsche Cars North America

• Issued manufacturer recall #AT07T02 regarding inspection/replacement of the steering universal joint.

02/03 – 56,535 miles – California Inspection Station (San Diego, CA)

• Passed California smog/emissions inspection.

03/01 – 53,649 miles – Kinesis Motorsport & Dieter's Porsche Service (San Diego, CA)

• Purchased custom 18-inch Kinesis K58 modular 3-piece wheels with anodized outer rims.
• Installed Autothority Mass Air Flow (MAF) system, performed DME adaptation, and adjusted throttle linkage.
• Installed B&B custom performance exhaust headers and muffler system (modified/re-welded left muffler inlet pipe to correct fitment).

01/01 – 53,649 miles – Dieter's Independent Porsche Service

• Performed engine oil and filter service and mounted/balanced customer-supplied tyres.

08/00 – Pioneer Centres Porsche (San Diego, CA)

• Purchased interior door trim components and factory accessories.

01/00 – 49,783 miles – California Inspection Station (Del Mar, CA)

• Title updated and passed California emissions inspection.

07/98 – 43,162 miles – DMV Records (North Carolina)

• Documented mileage check during single-owner period in North Carolina.

04/93 – 81 miles – Porsche Cars North America / First Owner (Charlotte, NC)

• First owner registration issued.

The Condition

• Grand Prix White (paint code P5/L908) exterior with RS America badging on the rear engine decklid
• Fixed rear whale tail spoiler with integrated rubber lip
• Cloth-trimmed manual sports bucket seats with heavy side bolsters
• Lightweight RS-style door cards with manual window winders and pull-straps
• Factory power windows and air conditioning fitted
• Dual front airbags and passive seatbelt system
• VDO instrument gauge cluster with speedo recalibrated for North American and European metrics
• Factory kerb weight stated as 1,370 kg on Canadian import documents
• Fitted with Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tyres (235/40R18 front, 265/35R18 rear)
• The factory air-conditioning has been removed but is supplied with the car

This car's fixed whale tail, cloth-trimmed bucket seats, and manual window winders on lightweight RS-style door cards all speak to the model's back-to-basics ethos, even with the concession of factory air conditioning and power windows for genuine usability. The RS America was Porsche's answer to a US market that couldn't have the full-fat European RS, stripping weight and adding focus rather than power, and the stated 1,370kg kerb weight on Canadian import documents underlines just how effective that approach was compared with contemporary 964 Carreras.

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The Mechanics

• 3.6-litre naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-six (M64/01) producing 247 hp in standard trim
• 5-speed manual transmission (G50/03) driving the rear wheels
• Autothority Mass Air Flow (MAF) system fitted with custom DME adaptation and throttle linkage adjustment
• B&B stainless steel performance exhaust system with modified collectors and custom heat exchangers
• Factory 4-wheel ABS disc brake system upgraded with Porsche 965/Turbo brake discs
• Brake system flushed with Motul RBF600 / Ate Blue brake fluid
• Front brake pads replaced and brake system bled (August 2006)
• Ignition wires/HT leads replaced, corroded spark plug connectors and spark plugs cleaned (August 2006)

The naturally aspirated 3.6-litre M64/01 flat-six, paired with the G50/03 five-speed manual, is the pure, analogue drivetrain the RS America was built around, sending 247hp to the rear wheels alone. A handful of thoughtful, performance-minded upgrades sit on top of the factory foundation: an Autothority MAF system with custom DME adaptation, a B&B stainless exhaust with modified heat exchangers, and an upgrade to 965/Turbo brake discs for genuinely improved stopping power over an already-capable factory ABS system along with a roll cage. Clearly, significant thought has gone into ensuring this car is as good to drive as possible. RS Americas are exceptionally rare and this example would be a wonderful addition to any world wide collector. These cars command a large premium in there homeland of America.
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