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How about a Premium Price Tag Carrera RS 3.8?

Speed Yellow Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 with silver rims parked at an angle on gravel road with grass and trees in the background. — *Source: RM Sotheby’s*

A rare piece popping up on RM Sotheby’s private sales, 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8, is a collectors dream as it quite possibly could be one of the most exclusive 964-generation models ever built. With only 55 units produced, this example stands out not just for its extreme rarity but also for its striking Speed Yellow finish, a color synonymous with Porsche’s racing pedigree. Priced at $950,000 EUR ($992,000 USD), this car isn’t just for any enthusiast—it’s for someone who understands the significance of Porsche’s RS lineage and is willing to invest in a truly special piece of the brand’s motorsport history.

Speed Yellow 911 Carrera RS with a man behind the wheel driving on a gravel road with trees and grass blurred in the background. — *Source: RM Sotheby’s*

Built as a homologation special for GT-class racing, the Carrera RS 3.8 is an uncompromising performance machine. Its naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine produces 300 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, sending power to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. The lightweight philosophy behind the RS name is evident throughout, with aluminum body panels, thinner glass, and a stripped-down interior all working together to keep weight down to just 1,140 kg (2,513 lbs). Making this a developed platform that plants itself to the ground at high speeds via its iconic adjustable rear wing and aggressive aerodynamic package, capitalizing on the road-going 911 philosophy.

Speed Yellow Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 parked at an angle on a gravel road. — *Source: RM Sotheby’s*

Quite frankly one of the most serious investments we covered, but for the right collector, it could be well worth it. Given its extreme rarity, motorsport heritage, and the ever-growing appreciation for air-cooled 911s, its value is unlikely to fade anytime soon. This isn’t just another Porsche—it’s one of the most sought-after 964s ever made, a car that represents the pinnacle of Porsche’s road-legal race cars. For those playing in this price bracket, owning a 1-of-55 Carrera RS 3.8 in Speed Yellow isn’t just about exclusivity—it’s about securing a truly special piece of Porsche history.

Large rear mounted spoiler with RS 3.8 badging on a Speed Yellow 911 Carrera with gravel in the background. — *Source: RM Sotheby’s*

Behind a $9.5k+ price tag, what are you doing with this Carrera RS 3.8? Are you with the majority preferring the naturally aspirated flat-six singing at high revs capitalizing on its lightweight chassis carving through corners with precision? Or would you rather see a piece of Porsche’s legacy locked away, sealing its timelessness, striking appeal and raw power for good? Perhaps no right answer—however, someone willing to invest in such an iconic machine would also be tempted to experience it the way Porsche intended—at full throttle.