1994 Porsche 911 RS America

In 1993, Porsche created a light-weight, limited edition, performance version of the 911 Carrera. It was dubbed the RS America. The year 1993 was selected because it commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the 911 Carrera RS. 'RS' is German for 'Renn Sport' or 'Race Sport'.
The Carrera RS was conceived in 1973 but only available to the European market. The United States had strict safety, emission, and government regulations that made it impossible for the original RS to be sold in America. The 1993 Carrera RS was built to satisfy European regulation while a limited were built for the American regulations. The ones that made it to America were labeled 'RS America.'

The RS America was lightweight, contained little luxury features, and highly-modified performance options. The M030 sports suspension package, 17 inch wheels, larger diameter front stabilizer bar, and modified shock absorbers were just a few of the modifications to the 911. By using weight reduction, refinements in the steering, suspension, tires and wheels, the 911 RS America was a high performance racing car.

The RS in America was very successful. What was only intended to last for 1993, rolled into the 1994 model year. Vehicles that were sold during 1993 have 'PS' in their VIN numbers, while the 1994 versions have 'RS'. The 1994 models have rear seats while the 1993 versions have dual-storage bins.

The RS is distinguished from other 911's by a 'RS' decal located in front of each rear wheel well and an RS America rear deck lid emblem. A large spoiler, commonly referred to as a 'whaletale', was fixed to the rear of the vehicle. Various versions of the 911 had a spoiler that was motor-driven and deployed and stowed at various vehicle speeds.


By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2005

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1994 911 RS America
$90,000-$890,000
1994 Porsche 911 RS America Base Price : $90,000

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Other 1994 Porsche Models
$39,955 - $51,925
$65,000 - $74,000

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.81 CID., 250.00hp
$58,550 - $78,000
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 197.05 CID., 468.00hp
2,849
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.70 CID., 247.00hp
6 cyl., 197.05 CID., 320.00hp
$60,750 - $95,050
89.40 in.
6 cyl., 201.38 CID., 320.00hp
1,891
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.75 CID., 250.00hp
6 cyl., 197.05 CID., 320.00hp
$63,905 - $84,785
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 201.32 CID., 375.00hp
$99,025 - $99,025
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.70 CID., 250.00hp
6 cyl., 201.30 CID., 320.00hp
$90,000 - $90,000
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.75 CID., 250.00hp
6 cyl., 201.30 CID., 320.00hp
$64,990 - $99,000
89.40 in.
6 cyl., 219.75 CID., 270.00hp
6 cyl., 201.30 CID., 320.00hp
$65,000 - $74,000
89.50 in.
6 cyl., 219.70 CID., 250.00hp
6 cyl., 201.30 CID., 320.00hp
$90,000 - $90,000

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