1992 Porsche 968 Turbo RS
n 1992, Porsche introduced the 968 Turbo RS racecar which it developed to compete in the new ADAC GT racing series in Germany. The car was based on the 968 coupe with limited lightening due to the regulations of the series which had a 4kg/bhp power/weight ratio limit.
The car featured a K27 turbo boosting the 3.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine and an 8V head, similar to the 944 Turbo S, rather than using the 16V 968 head.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| production | 4 |
| price $ | $228,000 |
| valvetrain | 2 Valves per Cyl |
| displacement | 3000 cc / 183.07 in³ |
| bore | 104 mm / 4.1 in |
| stroke | 88 mm / 3.5 in |
| power | 261.0 kw / 350 bhp @ 5400 rpm |
| specific output | 116.67 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 259.07 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 500.3 nm / 369 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm |
| front tires | 265/630 slicks |
| rear tires | 305/650 slicks |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18 x 10 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18 x 11 in |
| curb weight | 1351 kg / 2976 lbs |
| transmission | 6-Speed Transaxle |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~4.4 seconds |
Auction Sales History
1992 Porsche 968 Turbo RS – sold for $346,500 The First of Just Four Examples Produced. Featured in Porsche Literature and Press Photos. International Racing Pedigree, Including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 12 Hours of Sebring. Participant in the ADAC GT, BPR and IMSA Series. Faithfully Restored to Factory-Correct Livery and Specification. The Ultimate Evolution of the Front-Engine, Four-Cylinder Porsche. Auction Source: The Amelia Island Auction 2012 by Gooding & Company
