1993 Porsche Turbo S ‘Lightweight’

The quality of the Porsches hitting the market in the 90s is second to none and they are exactly the steeds that classic car collectors are on the hunt for today. With that in mind, you won’t be surprised to hear there is a lot of interest in this 1993 Porsche Turbo S ‘Lightweight’ that is going under the hammer with RM Sotheby’s at their Arizona auction this year.

This 1993 Porsche Turbo S ‘Lightweight’ from RM Sotheby’s is one of just 86 Turbo S “Lightweight” examples that made their way onto the market; reengineered by Porsche to weigh over 400 pounds less than the standard Turbo S so it will impress with its speed and handling.

This particular lot was delivered new to Japan; imported to the US in 2015 by a prominent American collector and is presented in an immaculate condition so it will be a standout addition to any luxury car collector’s lineup of vehicles. It has a numbers-matching 3.3-litre type M30/69 SL engine producing 381 hp, 61 hp more than the standard 964-chassis Turbo S.

Visually striking to say the least, this 1993 Porsche is finished in show-stopping Speed Yellow over black and grey upholstery with a black headliner and, safe to say, you’ll turn heads aplenty if you’re the one lucky enough to get your hands on this stunning steed – which comes with a guide price of $1m+.

It comes equipped with air conditioning and power windows, unusual for Turbo S Lightweights, and it is fitted with alloy roll cage, Recaro Sport leather seats, four-point Sabelt harnesses, and polished, 18-inch, three-piece Speedline wheels wearing Dunlop performance tires.

This lot from RM Sotheby’s is supplied with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a tool roll with a spare fan belt, a collapsible spare tire and electric compressor, a tire pressure gauge, work gloves, and a safety triangle. In April 2022, Pfaff Tuning of Woodbridge, Ontario serviced the car, changing the oil change, engine air filter, and spark plugs.

Incredibly rare, rapid, and show-stopping in the extreme, this Turbo S Lightweight with a numbers-matching engine will undoubtedly impress at any club event or Porsche gathering, whether on display or storming around the circuit.

Leo Davie