- Porsche built just 86 Turbo S Lightweights for road use.
- The 911 is powered by a 381 hp 3.3-liter turbo flat-six.
- It’s 400 pounds lighter than a regular Turbo S of the era.
At a glance, this 1993 Porsche might pass for any other 911 from the era, with its modest lines and familiar silhouette. But behind the understated design is something far rarer, a 911 Turbo S Lightweight, a limited-run machine now trading hands for prices that rival the most exotic 1,000-horsepower hypercars.
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Built by Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur department, the car was designed as a road-legal counterpart to the 964 Turbo that clinched the 1991 IMSA Supercar Championship. Just 86 of these Lightweight models were produced, each one receiving a range of upgrades that set it apart from the standard Turbo S.
What Makes it Special?
For example, the Lightweight has an updated 3.3-liter flat-six engine with different camshafts, larger fuel injectors, and a modified turbocharger. This boosted engine delivers an impressive 381 hp and was enough to send the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and through to a 180 mph top speed. And that was more than three decades ago.
As the name of the car suggests, Porsche stripped away as much weight as possible, so much so that the Lightweight is 400 lbs (181 kg) lighter than a regular Turbo S of this era. The tub was also reinforced, the ride height was reduced by 40 mm (1.5 inches), and new 18-inch three-piece wheels were fitted.
RM Sotheby’s
The Midnight Blue Metallic car being auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s at its Arizona auction on January 23 remained in the original owner’s collection until 2009.
It was then imported to the United States and has just 393 miles (633 km) under its belt. Not only is the exterior very special, but the interior is too with Bordeaux leather and a bright red engine bay.
The 911 looks to be in impeccable condition and is being sold with the original tires, owner’s manuals, tools, first aid kit, service records, and a certificate of authenticity. The auction house predicts that it will sell for between $2.25 million and $2.75 million.
It’s three decades old, barely used, and somehow still costs more than a penthouse. If that sounds like your kind of financial decision, check out the listing over here.
RM Sotheby’s
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