In 1992, Porsche introduced two Carrera lightweight cars sold by US dealers. Porsche sold 701 RS America in model years 1992-1994. The RS America was 76 pounds lighter than a standard Carrera 2, assuming it wasn't ordered with air conditioning, sunroof and radio. The Carrera Cup USA edition was 200 pounds lighter than a C2 and only 45 were made..

The 1992 Carrera Cup USA lightweight editions were imported by Porsche to compete in a national race series, but sponsorship fell through after  the cars were in the US, and Porsche, hurting for cash in 1992, sold them through their dealers. The car is basically the Euro Carrera RS with a few safety items to meet import rules. It is amazing, but the cars are street legal. My car is titled and licensed in CA. My car is VIN WPOAB2960NS420581. The serial numbers are not consecutive. It has a total of 578 miles. It is not altered or modified in any way. It is just like it came off the showroom floor. The Carrera Cup USA cars were written up in Pano May 1993 and Excellence Feb 1993. The offering price is $89,000. Earlier cars I looked at were in the high seventies and had been modified and had substantial mileage. Car located in Newport Beach, CA.

To appreciate how dramatically different and special this competition lightweight edition is, compare the many differences to a standard RS America, which was billed as a lightweight for competitive driving. See the below Lightweight Carrera Comparison between the RS America and the Carrera Cup USA edition.

As Porsche said in a private 1992 mailing to potential Carrera Cup USAbuyers, "this is a once in a lifetime opportunity".

Imagine, if you will, you had an opportunity to purchase 1973 Carrera RS lightweight with 578 miles. What would it be worth. A local collector won't take $150,000 for his 1973 Carrera RS that has been raced extensively, wrecked, repainted etc., etc.

I can offer no good reason for selling the car. I have 7 cars and a four car garage and would like to get everything under roof.

        Please feel free to call or email if you require additional information.
       Gary Barnhill
        (near Newport Beach, CA, 50 miles south of Los Angeles)
        949-644-7341

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONETS	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Stabilizer diameter	22 mm	24 mm 5-way adjustable
Spring rate	Base rate	Higher rate
type	Linear	Progressive
Damper type	Boge HD twin tube	Bilstein
Hub material	Steel	Aluminum
Upper spring strut mount	Rubber	Ball joint
Lower control arm bushings	Standard	Harder rubber
Height	Standard USA	50 mm lower
Camber setting	0 degree	- 1 degree
Wheels	7x17	7x17
offset	55 mm	55mm
material	Alum	Alum
Tires	205/50	205/50
Steering	Manual	Manual
REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Stabilizer diameter	20 mm	18 mm 3-way adjustable
Spring rate	High	Highest
type	Progressive	Progressive
Damper	Boge HD	Bilstein
type		single tube
Upper spring strut mount	Rubber	Ball joint
Control mount	Standard	Modified
Spring strut	Standard	Modified
Height	Standard USA	45 mm lower
Camber setting	-45’	-1 degree 15’
Wheels	8x17	8x17
offset	52 mm	52 mm
material	Alum	Alum
Tires	255/40	255/40
ENGINE COMPARISON	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Engine type	M64/01	M64/03
Selected pistons/cylinders	No	Yes
Flywheel	Dual Mass	Sports
Fan/alt drive	2 belts	1 belt
Modified suction oil line	No	Yes
Engine mounts	Hydraulic	Solid rubber
DME Control	Standard	Sport
Displacement	3600 cc	3600 cc
Compression	11: 3: 1	11: 3: 1
Horsepower	250 DIN @ 6100	260 DIN @ 6100 rpm
Torque	310 Nm  @ 4800	325 Nm  @ 4800 rpm
Fuel	92 Octane	93 Octane
GEARBOX and SHIFT LEVER	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Gear type	G50/5	G50/10
Gear ratios
1st gear	3.500	3.154
2nd gear	2.059	1.695
3rd gear	1.407	1.407
4th gear	1.086	1.086
5th gear	0.868	0.868
Ring & pinion	3.333	3.444
Limited slip diff	Option: 40% disc	Standard 20/100% variable
Trans mount	Standard	Harder rubber
Synchronizers	Standard	Steel, modified for quick shifting
Shift lever ration	4: 0: 1	3: 4: 1
Shift lever travel	62 mm	52 mm
Lever cockpit position	Standard	10 mm to left

BRAKE COMPARISON	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Booster type	Vacuum	Hydraulic
ratio	3.0	3.6
Master cylinder diameter	20.64 mm	25.4 mm
Proportioning valve switching pressure	45 bar	55 bar
Front Brakes
Caliper body	C2/C4 size	Turbo size
Piston diameter	40+36 mm	36+44 mm
Disc type	Ventilated	Ventilated, cross-drilled
Disc diameter	298 mm	322 mm
Disc thickness	28   mm	32   mm
Rear Brakes
Caliper body	C2/C4 size	Turbo size
Piston diameter	30+28 mm	30+34 mm
Disc type	Ventilated	Ventilated, cross-drilled
Disc diameter	299 mm	299 mm
Disc thickness	24 mm	24 mm
BODYWORK COMPARISON	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Spoiler	Fixed	Retractable
Side mirrors	Manual	Manual
Front hood	Steel	Alum
Glass	Standard	Thin
NGT racing seamwelds	No	Yes
Rolled fender lips	No	Yes
Rear sound dampening	No	No
Underseal	Yes	No
Weight Lbs.	2954	2835
Lighter than standard C2 Lbs.	76	200
Windows	Electric	Electric
BODYWORK COMPARISON	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
Cruise control	No	No
Battery	75 AH	36 AH
Master electrical cutoff switch	No	Yes
Heated rear window	Yes	No
Front seat	Sport clothe	Basic
Rear seat	Pkg tray w/ 2 doors	Pkg tray w/o doors
Carpet	Lightweight	Lightweight
Door panel	Lightweight w/strap	Lightweight w/strap
Door panel speakers	Yes	No
Front trunk carpet	Complete	Shortened
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT	93 RS America	92 Carrera Cup USA
17” wheels	Standard	Standard
Sport suspension (M030)	Standard	N/A
Limited slip diff	Optional	Standard
Power steering	N/A	N/A
Sunroof	Optional	N/A
Air conditioning	Optional	N/A
Tinted windshield	Standard	Standard
Seat heat	N/A	N/A
Headlight cleaners	N/A	N/A
Radio	Optional	N/A
Sport Seat	Standard	N/A