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Porsche 968 Turbo RS (TRS) Introduction

In 1992, Porsche introduced the 968 Turbo RS race car which it developed to compete in the new ADAC GT racing series in Germany. The car was based on the 968 coupe with restricted lightening due to the regulations of the series which had a 4kg/bhp power to weight ratio limit.

The car featured a K27 turbo boosting the 3.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine and an 8 valve head, similar to the 944 Turbo S, rather than using the 16 valve 968 head.

Out of the 4 968 Turbo RS cars produce, one was produced in 1992 which was red and in 1993 a further 3 more were produced in tallow, black and finally white.

The first built 968 Turbo RS which was factory painted yellow was to go on to compete at Le Mans in 1994 and was the only 968 to ever enter in the historic race running in GT2 class. The car completed 84 laps however before retiring due to an accident. The car was driven by Thomas Bscher, Lindsay Owen-Jones and John Neilson.

For a compressive guide to all four Porsche 968 Turbo RS cars please visit the links below:

• Porsche 968 Turbo RS Car Number 1 – WPOZZZ96ZNS820065 – Red
• Porsche 968 Turbo RS Car Number 2 – WPOZZZ96ZPS896061 – Yellow
• Porsche 968 Turbo RS Car Number 3 – WPOZZZ96ZPS896062 – Black
• Porsche 968 Turbo RS Car Number 4 – WPOZZZ96ZPS896063 – White