One to Buy: 1 of 14 built Grand Prix White 1993 Porsche 968 Turbo S
In order for their customers to contest the new GT2 and GT3 classes of international motor racing, Porsche respectively created the 911 3.8 Carrera RSR and 968 Turbo RS.
To homologate these brace of racing machines, road-going versions of each model also had to be manufactured. What emerged were two of the most scarce Porsche road cars of the last 20th century: the 911 3.8 Carrera RS and 968 Turbo S.
Although the 968 Turbo S was priced at roughly four times the cost of a 968 Club Sport, Porsche ultimately sold 14 of these cars between 1993 and ‘94. They came with all the regular Club Sport enhancements plus an array of additional upgrades to include a 305bhp turbocharged engine, a reinforced six-speed gearbox, an uprated brake system (sourced from the 911 3.6 Turbo S), three-piece 18-inch Speedline wheels and a trick aero kit.
At 1300kg, the Turbo S was 20kg lighter than the 968 Club Sport and 70kg lighter than a standard 968 Coupe. Porsche quoted a top speed of 175mph and 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds.
With such a small production run, opportunities to buy an example of the legendary 968 Turbo S are rare.
This 1993 example is currently on offer with Early 911S in Wuppertal, Germany.
It was configured by the first owner in Grand Prix White and air-conditioning. Since then, the car has gone through the hands of three more owners and accumulated a documented mileage of just under 73,000km.
Reprinted below is the Early 911 S description for this extremely race Porsche homologation special:
This original Porsche 968 Turbo S with manual transmission was delivered in Germany in 1993 and restored to its original condition in our company. This unique vehicle is one of 14 still existing worldwide and had 3 previous owners.
The history of the vehicle is fully documented and many documents are available.
The vehicle is very well maintained and has been completely revised technically in our workshop.
The condition is that of a new vehicle.
Vehicle type: 968 Turbo S
VIN: WP0ZZZ96ZRS890xxx
Dealer: PAG
Engine type / number: M44 / 60
Gearbox: G44 / 01
Mileage: 72.870 km
Color: Grand Prix White
Colorcode: P5P5
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Original Condition
Gearbox type: Manual gearbox
Roadworthy: yes
Damage unrepaired: no
Accident damaged: no
Steering Wheel: LHD
The vehicle has the following individual equipment:
197 stronger battery
382 base seat on the right
451 reduced radio preparation
562 driver and passenger airbag
573 air conditioning
740 exhibition vehicle
980 front seat covers in ruffled leather
P03 technology package
042 Dunlop tire manufacturer
211 License plate holder version III
220 limited slip differential
272 manually adjustable exterior mirrors
384 Left bucket seat
385 Right bucket seat
407 RS Cup bike 18 "
419 rear luggage rack anst. H seating system
433 ATIWE leather steering wheel
455 Anti-theft device for wheels
465 Rear fog light, left
480 6-speed manual transmission
488 signs in German lettering
499 BRD version
510 968 Turbo S / RS Coupe
534 Anti-theft system
564 Without airbag
595 rear spoiler in body color
605 headlight range adjustment
657 power steering
