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Porsche 964 Carrera RS Hardback Book.

After almost two decades, Porsche resurrected one of the most revered names in its history with the introduction of the 964 Carrera RS for the 1992 model year. Inspired by the legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, the new model combined lightweight engineering, motorsport-derived technology and an uncompromising focus on driver engagement, quickly establishing itself as one of the most desirable air-cooled 911s ever produced.

The origins of the 964 Carrera RS, however, began well before its official launch. Its story can be traced back to the 1990 Porsche Carrera Cup race car, developed for Porsche's newly introduced one-make championship. As the very first car to compete in what would become the globally successful Porsche Carrera Cup series, the Carrera Cup racer laid the technical foundations for the road-going Carrera RS. Many of the engineering principles, weight-saving measures and performance enhancements developed for the competition car would ultimately shape the production Carrera RS, creating a direct link between Porsche's motorsport programme and one of its most celebrated road cars.

The Definitive Reference on the Porsche 964 Carrera RS

The 964 Carrera RS is far more than a beautifully illustrated coffee-table book. It is an exceptionally detailed historical reference, documenting the complete development of the Porsche 964 generation, the creation of the Carrera Cup race car and the evolution of every major Carrera RS derivative.

Drawing upon years of meticulous research, previously unpublished material and extensive factory documentation, the book examines every significant model in the 964 Carrera RS family, including:

• Porsche 964 Carrera RS Touring
• Porsche 964 Carrera RS Clubsport
• Porsche 964 RS 3.8
• Porsche 964 RSR 3.8
• Porsche Carrera Cup USA
• Porsche RS America

Although the Carrera Cup USA and RS America were developed specifically for the North American market rather than being true Carrera RS models, they formed an important part of Porsche's early-1990s performance strategy. Their development, technical specification and market significance are therefore explored alongside their European counterparts, providing readers with a complete understanding of the wider 964 RS story.

Essential Reading for Porsche Enthusiasts and Collectors

Whether you are a Porsche owner, collector, automotive historian, motorsport enthusiast or simply passionate about the air-cooled 911, this book delivers one of the most comprehensive studies ever published on the Porsche 964 Carrera RS.

From the earliest Carrera Cup race cars to the ultra-rare RS 3.8 and RSR competition models, every stage of the Carrera RS's evolution is documented in remarkable detail. Combining technical analysis, production history and personal accounts from those directly involved in its creation, the book preserves the story of one of Porsche's most iconic lightweight sports cars for future generations.

More Than Three and a Half Years of Research

The creation of 964 Carrera RS represents over three and a half years of dedicated research by author Christoph Mäder.

During this time, more than forty key individuals who played a direct role in the development, production and competition history of the Porsche 964 Carrera RS were interviewed. Contributors include Porsche engineers, designers, project managers, factory personnel, assembly line specialists, motorsport organisers, racing team principals and professional drivers whose first-hand knowledge provides unique insight into the creation of these exceptional cars.

Collectively, these interviews generated over 100 hours of exclusive source material, revealing previously unpublished information, technical detail and personal recollections unavailable elsewhere. Rather than relying solely on secondary research, the book presents the history of the Carrera RS through the voices of those who helped design, engineer, build and race it.

Supported by Original Porsche Factory Documentation

The research extends far beyond personal interviews.

Factory-issued Certificates of Authenticity, original build sheets and production documentation from numerous vehicles were carefully analysed to provide detailed information on chassis numbers, production specifications, optional equipment and the technical differences between individual Carrera RS variants.

Further research included original Porsche technical literature, internal company documentation, engineering records and contemporary archive material. Original Porsche parts catalogues were also examined in detail, helping identify numerous production changes, model-specific characteristics and engineering revisions across the Carrera RS, RS 3.8 and related derivatives.

One of the book's greatest highlights is its extensive collection of previously unpublished photographs taken inside Werk 2 at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory during the assembly of the Porsche 964 Carrera RS. These rare images provide an extraordinary behind-the-scenes view of the production process, capturing details that never appeared in official press photography or period publications.

The combination of exclusive interviews, factory documentation, build records, technical literature, original parts catalogues and unpublished photography enables the history of the Porsche 964 Carrera RS to be reconstructed with an exceptional level of accuracy, making this one of the most authoritative publications ever produced on the subject.

Designed with the Same Philosophy as the Carrera RS

The book itself has been created with the same philosophy that defined the Porsche 964 Carrera RS: uncompromising quality, precision engineering and meticulous attention to detail.

Every aspect of the publication has been carefully considered—not only to document the Carrera RS accurately, but to produce a collector's book worthy of the car it celebrates.

Its colour palette draws direct inspiration from original design studies created by Porsche's own styling department during the development of the Carrera RS, creating a subtle visual connection between the publication and the vehicle itself.

With the exception of the premium paper stock sourced from Gothenburg, Sweden, every stage of production took place in Germany. Manufacturing involved three specialist printing companies, an industrial bookbinder and a traditional hand bookbinding workshop, resulting in a publication distinguished as much by its craftsmanship as by its content.

Like the Porsche 964 Carrera RS itself, every copy is individually numbered and strictly limited. Available in English, German and French, together with two distinct specifications, collectors can choose the edition that best reflects their own preferences—much like selecting colours and options when ordering a Porsche from the factory.

• English (1600 copies)
• German (964 copies)
• French (260 copies)

The exclusive Special Edition features a premium linen-bound cover and is offered in four carefully selected colour combinations, further enhancing its appeal as a collector's item.

More than simply documenting the Porsche 964 Carrera RS, this publication has been created to become part of its legacy—combining definitive research, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring collectability in a volume that belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Porsche enthusiast.

Book Specifications

• Format: Bound Hardcover
  
• Author: Christoph Mäder Publisher:
  
• Mäder Morse Field Recordings GmbH
• Page Count: 442 pages
  
• Presentation: Supplied with protective slipcase
  
• Edition: Individually numbered
  
• Photography: 737 illustrations and photographs
  
• Dimensions: 257 × 299 × 44 mm
  
• Weight: 3.5 kg
  
• Publication Date: November 2025       

Get in. Drive off. Live. Ready for your next adventure? Discover the wild beauty of Arizona and New Mexico alongside two 911 Dakars with the 2025 'AHEAD on Rough Roads' Porsche calendar, the second chapter of the AHEAD Series. Along the historic Route 66, over highways and freeways, the journey takes you to vibrant cities such as Tucson and Albuquerque, through majestic deserts and the cactus landscape of Saguaro National Park to the shimmering sand of White Sands National Park and the mystical landscapes of Monument Valley and Marble Canyon. The feeling of driving and freedom captured in impressive pictures, on asphalt and off-road. From endless desert expanses, to rugged mountain peaks, vibrant sunsets and sparkling night skies – each month in this calendar offers a new adventure and a new perspective on the thrilling landscape and on the diversity of the 911 Dakar.

• 13 high-quality printed and refined pictures.
• Authentic, real lifestyle photographs.
• Created in cooperation with the Stuttgart-based creative studio Orel Communication.
• Designed and printed in Germany.
• Exclusive collector's item.
• Graphic, monthly calendar including locations of each motif.
• High-quality metal ring binding.
• Includes embossed collector's coin depicting the 911 Dakar.
• Large-format pictures (55.5 cm x 58.5 cm).
• Official Porsche calendar 2025.
• Paper thickness 200g/m².
• Printed gift packaging.
• With access to digital content and background stories.
  
  

Colour: Multicolour 
Size: One Size 
Dimensions: 575 mm x 610 mm x 22 mm
Material: 99% Paper / 1% metal 
Care Instructions: Store in a dry place. 

Please Note: The Porsche gift / collection range is subject to availability from the supplier and may take up to anything between 14 - 30 days for delivery if the item is not in stock in our supplier's warehouse. 

Experience the freedom. Open new horizons.

In 2026, the AHEAD series continues – this time into a world full of colour, contrasts, and cultural depth: Welcome to Thailand. The new Porsche calendar 'Thailand Trailblazers' accompanies the Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo and the Macan 4S on a road trip through a country that inspires with breathtaking coastlines, lush greenery and vibrant tradition.

The journey takes you through tranquil landscapes and tropical oases, past temples, palm-lined beaches and rice fields – and also into the vibrant heart of cities including Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Each image embodies the harmony between movement and a captured moment, between dynamism and depth.

Whether in the golden morning sun by the sea or in the shady alleys of a market – this calendar captures the soul of Thailand as well as the beauty of driving. Month after month, a new side, a new perspective — and a touch of wanderlust.

Also back in 2026: the exclusive collector’s coin in a new edition.
A whole year full of adventures and new perspectives:

The special packaging also makes the calendar an ideal gift for all Porsche fans.

Landscape, passion and automotive diversity — made in Germany: This calendar combines extraordinary locations with the thrill of Porsche. From the rugged coasts of Sylt and the mystical forests of the Black Forest to the majestic Alps and, of course, Stuttgart. Each stop presents the characteristic facets of the respective region and highlights selected vehicles from members of the German Porsche community alongside vehicles from Porsche.

Germany like you've never seen it before:

• 13 high-quality printed and refined pictures.
• Designed and printed in Germany.
• Graphic monthly calendar including location details for each picture.
• Large-format pictures (55.5 cm x 58.5 cm).
• High-quality metal ring binding.
• Includes the 2027 version of the embossed collector’s coin.
• Paper thickness 200g/m².

The special packaging also makes the calendar an ideal gift for all Porsche fans.

Dimensions:
575 mm x 610 mm x 22 mm

The latest in the Great Cars series and the first book on a car with a sometimes bizarre history

The TWR-Porsche WSC95 is a most unusual racing Porsche that no one really intended to build. Its creation resulted from an impromptu brainstorming session between an expatriate German and a Briton in a bar in America. When they judged that they had a solid idea, they involved a Scotsman and a Swiss, and the rest soon became history: the TWR-Porsche WSC95 only did five races in three years but won three times, including twice at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

This book is the first about this car and outlines in unprecedented detail its sometimes bizarre career. The author has had access to all relevant documentation in Porsche’s corporate archives in Stuttgart and has spoken to most of the key actors: Porsche Motorsport’s Norbert Singer, Max Welti and Helmut Schmid; Porsche Motorsport North America’s Alwin Springer; Tom Walkinshaw Racing’s Tony Dowe; Joest Racing’s Ralf Jüttner; IMSA’s Mark Raffauf and drivers Mario Andretti, Stefan Johansson and Didier Theys.

Friends meet in a bar: in sportscar racing in the early 1990s, Jaguar had the best chassis and Porsche the best engine, but neither had both to meet new prototype regulations for 1994 and beyond.

Genesis: discussions between TWR Inc. and Porsche Motorsport North America, and later within Porsche in Germany, before the green light was given to build a Porsche-engined Jaguar. Or a Jaguar-chassised Porsche. Design and build took place in record time and is described in great detail with never-before-seen documents and photos from private collections, as well as sketches, CAD drawings and wind-tunnel models.

Politics: All looked good before the planned race début of two TWR-Porsche WSC95s in the 1995 Daytona 24 Hours, but Porsche was forced to abandon the programme when the IMSA changed the rules a few weeks beforehand. The cars were put in storage.

1996, one year on: Reinhold Joest asked Porsche if he could run the two cars at Le Mans in 1996 if his team undertook further development. Porsche agreed, Norbert Singer became involved and the cars were fine-tuned to French needs. Driven by Davy Jones, Manuel Reuter and Alex Wurz, WSC 001 promptly won les 24 Heures and beat the new works Porsche 911 GT1s in the process. Joest got to keep the winning car.

1997: with nothing else on the horizon, Joest Racing again entered Le Mans with chassis WSC 001. There’s an unwritten rule at Le Mans that one-car teams can never win but Joest defied this after the works 911 GT1s broke down late in the race. This was only the third time that the same chassis had won Le Mans twice. A legend emerges: in that 1997 race, Tom Kristensen made his Le Mans début as a winner with the Joest team, sharing with Michele Alboreto and Stefan Johansson.

That same year the International Sports Racing Series was created, trying to revive sportscar racing in Europe five years after the collapse of the Sportscar World Championship. The double Le Mans-winning Joest TWR-Porsche WSC95 was entered for the inaugural race at Donington Park – and won again.

1998, Porsche’s 50th anniversary year: both TWR-Porsche WSC95s were converted to Porsche LMP1/98s, using the powertrain of the new 911 GT1-98 and sporting considerably revised aerodynamics. Entered under the works Porsche AG banner, Le Mans brought disappointment but some reverse-engineering to the old powertrain secured second place in the very first Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta.

The book includes the day-to-day history of chassis WSC 001, outlined in exhaustive technical detail, recording every test and every race with all available data, from gear ratios and fuel consumption figures to strategies and pitstop times.

Artwork: exclusively commissioned artwork depicts chassis WSC 001 as it evolved between late 1994 and mid-1998.

Exclusive photography: TWR-Porsche WSC95 chassis WSC 001 is the subject of a multi-page photoshoot by one of the world’s finest automotive photographers.

Team history: the story of Joest Racing, the most successful team in the history of Le Mans, from its humble beginnings in the 1960s to the powerhouse it became in the 21st century.

The people: detailed biographies of all six Le Mans-winning drivers: Davy Jones, Manuel Reuter, Alex Wurz, Michele Alboreto, Stefan Johansson and Tom Kristensen.

Specifications:

• Publication date: 12 September 2023
• Jacketed hardback
• Pages: 320
• Dimensions: 285 x 235mm (portrait)
• Images: over 350
• ISBN: 978-1-907085-53-6
• Author: Serge Vanbockryck