This 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight, in Midnight Blue, one of 86 produced, is about to go under the hammer at RM Sotheby’s in Arizona.
Seen from afar, this 911 from 1993 could pass for a simple porsche from the 964 era, with its sober lines and compact size. For those who know the subject, it is indeed quite the opposite: it is a Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight 1993, one of only 86 units built for the road.
Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight: genesis of a radical 964
Behind this discreet appearance hides a 911 developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as a civilian version of the championship-winning 964 Turbo IMSA Supercar 1991. This midnight Blue Metallic example will be offered by RM Sotheby’s during the Arizona sale on January 23, 2026, with an estimate of between $2.25 and $2.75 million, or approximately €1.9 to 2.35 million. A sum worthy of its history.
In January 1992, Porsche Exclusive boss Rolf Sprenger launched the idea of a small series of 3.3-liter Turbo coupes, derived from the IMSA-winning car and approved for the road. A Turbo S Lightweight prototype, or Leichtbau, was presented at the 1992 geneva Motor Show and immediately wowed the public with it, according to the book Porsche 911 Air-Cooled Years, “60 requests and 25 firm orders”. on May 22,1992,management validated limited production,ultimately increased to 86 copies.
Every Turbo S Lightweight gets the reworked 3.3-liter M30/69 SL flat-six: more aggressive camshafts, larger injectors and a more efficient turbocharger. The power increases to 381 hp for 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h. The recipe is also based on weight reduction: thinner bodywork, lighter glazing and the removal of numerous comfort equipment reduce the weight by more than 181 kg, compared to a standard Turbo S. Welded and reinforced body, ride height lowered by 40 mm, alloy strut reinforcement, 18-inch Speedline rims and rear gills inspired by the 959 complete the picture.
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