The 964-generation Carrera RS occupies a very specific place in Porsche's road-car history: produced in 1992–93, it was conceived as a lightweight, homologation-driven evolution of the standard 911, sold alongside the Supercup racing programme. The RS 3.6 came priced at approximately DM 125,000 and around 2,000 units were made across the RS 3.6 and the rarer RS 3.8. KK Scale has chosen the 1:12 format — a scale that sits between the common 1:18 and the specialist 1:8 — to give this particular car the shelf presence it deserves.
The 964 Carrera RS: Porsche's Lightweight Homologation Road Car
Porsche's Type 964 platform underpinned the 911 from 1989, but the RS variant that arrived in 1992 was a fundamentally different machine. Wider rear arches, stiffer suspension, a stripped interior and the immediately recognisable ducktail rear spoiler set it apart from the standard Carrera 2. The RS 3.8, built in approximately 55 units, pushed the flat-six air-cooled engine to 3,746 cc and 300 hp, primarily to satisfy motorsport homologation requirements. The RS 3.6, meanwhile, produced 260 hp from 3,600 cc and reached a broader private-buyer audience.
Factory Blue and the Speedline Cup Wheel
The hollow-spoke Speedline Cup alloy was standard equipment on the 964 RS, visually linking the road car directly to the Porsche Supercup racers it was built to homologate. This particular configuration pairs a factory blue exterior with those distinctive Cup-style wheels — a period-correct road specification that distinguishes the car from the white and silver examples most frequently pictured in period road tests. Blue-with-Cup-rims RS 964s were sold to private buyers for both road and club use, representing the model exactly as it left the factory.
KK Scale's 1:12 Die-Cast Interpretation
KK Scale produces this 1:12 scale model car in die-cast metal as part of their large-format road-car range. The 1:12 ratio allows the maker to reproduce the defining details of the 964 RS with a fidelity that smaller scales cannot match: the ducktail spoiler geometry, the wide rear arch flares and the hollow-spoke Cup wheel design all benefit from the increased surface area. Die-cast metal construction gives the model a density and finish quality consistent with the premium end of the scale-model market.
In the Display Cabinet
This model sits naturally alongside other landmark Porsche homologation subjects. The 964 RS in 1:12 pairs well with the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (the 964's direct spiritual predecessor), the 993 RS (its immediate successor), and the 964 Turbo 3.6 — all pivotal 964-era machines. For collectors building a Porsche RS lineage, the blue Cup-rim specification adds a colour variant that complements the more widely available white or silver RS replicas. The 1:12 format also integrates cleanly with 1:12 or large 1:18 Minichamps and Spark road-car pieces in a mixed-manufacturer display.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the RS 3.6 and the RS 3.8?
Both are variants of the 964-generation Carrera RS produced in 1992–93. The RS 3.6 uses a 3,600 cc flat-six producing 260 hp and accounts for the majority of the approximately 2,000 RS units made. The RS 3.8 displaces 3,746 cc, produces 300 hp, and was built in approximately 55 units primarily for motorsport homologation.
Why does the 964 RS have those distinctive wheels?
The hollow-spoke Speedline Cup alloy was standard equipment on the 964 RS. The design was shared with the Porsche Supercup racing cars the RS was built to homologate, making it one of the car's most recognisable visual signatures.
What scale is this KK Scale model and what is it made from?
The model is produced by KK Scale at 1:12 in die-cast metal construction, part of their large-format road-car range.
How many real 964 RS cars were built?
Porsche produced around 2,000 units in total across the RS 3.6 and RS 3.8 variants between 1992 and 1993. The RS 3.8 alone was limited to approximately 55 units.
