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[1988 911 cab]

Hi Guys

I purchased this 911 last Oct. and have been enjoying the the car and this board. 1988 911 cab. The engine was rebuilt at 170,000 miles. It runs great and I enjoy the open air. I took my 10 yo out for a ride yesterday and she said "dad, how can you not be happy when you drive this car!!!" She is right. I do have a question. It has a sticker CARRARA RS below and left of the tail. What makes a car an RS?

[Joe V]

Great looking car! I'm not an expert in the matter, but I know that historically an RS is a lightened version of the same model non RS car. Not sure if Stuttgart produced an RS cab, since the top mechanism adds a bit of weight and body flex.
I'm sure a senior (sorry, I meant "experienced") member will share their knowledge with us on this.
Again, welcome!
And your little one said it well. That story really warmed my heart. Can't wait to get my car back up and running after a tranny overhaul and minor engine seal replacement.

[snbush67]

Nice car, congrats.

Originally Posted by 1988 911 cab

It has a sticker CARRARA RS below and left of the tail. What makes a car an RS?

Fortunately a lot more than a sticker...

[Netspeed]

Welcome aboard.....great looking car! Of course I'm biased (see signature). You must join the Crap Gruupe:
Official C.R.A.P. Gruppe Registry

As for the Carrera RS sticker....that's all it is. The car still looks great though!

[Netspeed]

From Wikipedia concerning the RS:


These models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s all-time. RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning race sport in English. The Carrera name was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche's class victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. The RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Compared with a standard 911S, the Carrera 2.7 RS had a larger engine (2687 cc) developing 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) with MFI, revised and stiffened suspension, a "ducktail" rear spoiler, larger brakes, wider rear wheels and rear fenders. In RS Touring form it weighed 1075 kg (2370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. In total, 1580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. 49 Carrera RS cars were built with 2808 cc engines producing 300 PS (221 kW).

In 1974, Porsche created the Carrera RS 3.0 with K-Jetronic Bosch fuel injection producing 230 PS (169 kW). It was almost twice as expensive as the 2.7 RS but offered a fair amount of racing capability for that price. The chassis was largely similar to that of the 1973 Carrera RSR and the brake system was from the Porsche 917. The use of thin metal plate panels and a spartan interior enabled the shipping weight to be reduced to around 900 kg (1984 lb).

[David E. Clark]

Originally Posted by 1988 911 cab

... It has a sticker CARRARA RS below and left of the tail. What makes a car an RS? [/img]

Porsche has a long history of special lightweight and racing (sometimes "touring") models that were blessed with the designation "RS" or "Rennsport." The most famous of these is probably the 1973 Porsche Carrera RS (and even more special RSR). But, unfortunately, for 1988 the RS designation implied no special performance modifications - it was was just a sticker.

[dshepp806]

Nice ride,...WOW,..so the RS notation means nothing special? I didn't know there even existed an "RS" in 88......maybe someone added a sticker or something?

She's a looker,....welcome.

Doyle

[1988 911 cab]

Thanks for the feedback on the sticker! I just enjoy driving it. The engine is 3.2L, with a SW chip and GHL muffler. Its loud but OK with the top down.

[kidrock]

nice ride...looks like the PO kept it maintained well. Enjoy it like I enjoy mine, another '88 cab. They absolutely ROCK.

[trader220]

There was no RS in 1988 thats just a sticker. None the less thats a sweet looking ride! Looks like the PO put on some 8's in the rear and moved the 7's up front, thats a nice bonus.
Welcome aboard great ride!!!

[JeremyD]

Nice car - cabs rule - Looks like it has a MAF in place of the barndoor intake too.

[Hugh R]

Sweeeeeeeet!!!

Welcome to the board.