STREET FIGHTER

Against financial odds, Porsche built a customer racing 911 that not only flew off shelves at Weissach, but won in multiple global sports car championships. It’s time to reappraise the 964 Carrera RS 3.8 and its RSR offspring...

Words Steve Bennett

The cult of Porsche and the enduring appeal of the 911? Blimey! We could debate this forever. Instead, how about we fast-track? Here’s the Classic Porsche quick take: motorsport. The importance of going racing has been at the heart of Porsche since its inception as a manufacturer. Racing creates legends. Think Carrera. Think Targa. Think the racing requirement of homologation, which gave us Rennsports and more — RS became RSR in the 911’s competition-driven development curve. Race cars were developed from road cars and then back again, per series rules and regulations. Racing legends are forged behind the wheel, too. Think Elford, Ickx and Bell. A NEW DRY-SUMPED CRANKCASE, NEW CYLINDERS, LIGHTER PISTONS, STRONGER CONNECTING RODS AND HIGHER COMPRESSION RATIO Porsche has always been quick to share the spoils of…

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Classic Porsche (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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