Motorsport Variants
968 Turbo S & Turbo RS
The ultimate evolution of the Porsche 968 platform — developed by Porsche Motorsport as both a homologation special and a full race car. With turbocharged power, lightweight construction, and extremely limited production, the Turbo S and Turbo RS stand as the rarest and most extreme transaxle Porsches ever built.
- ~14 Turbo S built — road-going homologation cars
- ~4–5 Turbo RS — full race cars
- Up to 350+ hp — turbocharged 3.0L inline-4
From Road to Race
1992–1994 · Porsche Motorsport / Weissach
Built to support Porsche’s GT racing efforts, the Turbo RS stripped the 968 down to its essentials, while the Turbo S provided a road-legal counterpart. Both retained the exceptional balance of the transaxle chassis while adding forced induction and race-derived engineering.
Today, these cars represent the absolute peak of front-engined Porsche development — and one of the rarest chapters in Porsche history.
968 Turbo RS
Overview: Built for competition use in series such as ADAC GT and endurance racing, the Turbo RS featured a fully stripped interior, roll cage, and significant weight reduction. Power output varied depending on turbo configuration, with K27 and KKK L41 setups used.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L turbocharged inline-4 (SOHC, 8v) |
| Power | 337–350 hp · up to 369 lb-ft |
| Turbo | K27 / KKK L41 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Weight | ~2976 lb |
| 0–60 mph | ~4.8 sec |
| Top Speed | ~175 mph |
Registry:
| Photo | VIN · Year · Location | Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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#1 WPOZZZ96ZNS820065 1992 · Colorado |
Guards Red | |
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#2 WPOZZZ96ZPS896061 1993 · South Africa? |
Speed Yellow | |
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#3 WPOZZZ96ZPS896062 1993 · UK? |
Black | |
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#4 WPOZZZ96ZPS896063 1993 · Texas |
Grand Prix White |
968 Turbo S
Overview: The 968 Turbo S was developed by Porsche Motorsport as the road-going counterpart to the Turbo RS. Combining RS-derived turbocharged performance with a full interior and road usability, it represents the ultimate street version of the 968 platform.
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Production | 14 units (Europe only) |
| Engine | 3.0L turbocharged inline-4 (M44-based) |
| Power | ~305 hp / ~369 lb-ft |
| Turbo | KKK K27 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 0–60 mph | ~5.0 sec |
| Top Speed | ~174 mph |
Key Differences vs Turbo RS:
- Full interior retained (vs stripped RS)
- Detuned engine for road use
- Road-legal equipment and comfort features
- Similar chassis balance with more usability
Registry Status: The 968 Register is actively working to document all Turbo S cars. Due to limited production and private ownership, confirmed VINs remain incomplete.
If you have information on a Turbo S, please contact the registry.