Character
A water-cooled weapon without limits
Ground clearance
21 cm
Beyond Adventure RS-6
The water-cooled Rally Special-6 is ready to conquer any terrain.
RS-6 is the first water-cooled creation in Beyond Adventure’s Safari Range — a one-of-a-kind machine built to challenge perceptions of what a sports car can achieve. Inspired by the original Beyond Adventure RS – short for “Rally Special” – the RS-6 takes its foundation from the 996-generation platform, marking its debut in Beyond Adventure’s rugged line-up. Carrying forward the spirit of the Safari Range, the RS-6 leads the next generation with unstoppable “go-anywhere” overland ability.
Created to deliver the same balance of practicality, usability and rewarding driving dynamics as its original air-cooled relation, the RS-6 is a lightweight (1440 kg), off-road capable sports car. It has been uniquely enhanced by Beyond Adventure’s team to feel equally at home crossing frozen lakes, tackling steep mountain passes, desert tracks, or flowing tarmac routes.
Beyond Adventure’s core values, engineering know-how and trusted network of partners have shaped this bespoke package. Equipped with the very best components, the RS-6 is designed for extreme environments far off the beaten path. Like every Safari Range conversion, its specification is fully adaptable and individual — the possibilities are limited only by imagination.
The Beyond Adventure RS-6 can be configured on 996-generation Carrera 2, Carrera 4, or Turbo foundations, built in left- or right-hand drive, with manual or automatic gearbox options.
The Exterior
From the outside, every aspect of the RS-6 benefits from functional design alterations tailored to deliver performance benefits and allowing it to meet each client’s desire to reach places other 911s cannot.
Rally-specification features include higher ground clearance for the most uncharted routes, accomplished through a combination of larger off-road tyres, Beyond Adventure developed shock absorbers and exclusive roll centre adjusting subframe drops. Complete underbody protection measuring up to 8mm thick and additional shielding for its front-mounted water-cooled systems form part of the standard package, the RS-6 also has a stiffened cross towbar for protection, which doubles up as an additional, stronger towing point should need for its use arise.
For those driving longer and more extreme routes, a roof-mounted combination of jerry cans and tyre carriers further extend the driving ability of the RS-6 accommodating spare tyres, a high output auxiliary LED light bar supporting the inefficient OEM headlight units. All go to make the car stand out from the crowd. All these modifications can, of course, be tailored to specific tastes. The exterior is finished with a bespoke livery designed in collaboration with the customer, ensuring that each RS-6 is unique.
The Beyond Adventure RS-6 is more utilitarian machine than a piece of moving art, therefore each conversion does not include a full restoration unless dictated by the customer.
The Interior
Distinctive interior features separate each individual Beyond Adventure RS-6 while staying true to the ethos of being lightweight and durable. Beyond Adventure Safari Range maintains the motto “if it is not needed, let’s remove it.” This philosophy results in a simplified interior, but one that does not skimp on comfort, even enjoying a hint of what Beyond Adventure’s term ‘adventure luxury’ is.
Each cabin comes equipped with cosseting Recaro sports or race bucket seats, as found in previous RS conversions, with the protection of a rear roll cage for added safety. This quest for lightness stretches to the removal of all sound deadening materials, audio and other comfort items, further enhancing the atmosphere of this fully functional cockpit. Occupants can simply enjoy the roar of the engine, promoting an authentic competitive experience.
Importantly everything remains customisable. Competition-specific equipment such as a full roll cage, fly-off handbrake and trip-master timing system are also available.
The Technical Specifications
The bespoke build process of the Beyond Adventure Safari Range is not just about looking tough — every upgrade has been engineered with hobby and enthusiast rallying in mind.
Mechanically, each RS-6 retains its original flat-six engine, starting with 300 hp as standard. A full menu of tuning options is available to lift power to well over 500 hp. The drivetrain conversion includes the addition of a bespoke limited-slip differential for maximum traction across all surfaces.
The RS-6’s bespoke suspension increases ride height by eight cm, delivering a total ground clearance of 21 cm — equivalent to a modern SUV. This is achieved through Beyond Adventure’s custom adjustable shock absorbers and spring set, subframe kit, specially engineered top mounts, bushes, and upgraded driveshafts, paired with taller-profile Michelin tyres. Further chassis alterations include an enhanced strut brace to better distribute loads across the front axle — in combination ensuring the RS-6 can cope with pitch and yaw forces far beyond standard road-car expectations. Lightweight, narrow alloy wheels are fitted with either all-terrain tyres or World Rally Championship–style spiked winter tyres.
Optional upgrades include adaptive shock absorbers with continuously monitored valving that adjusts electronically to surface and pitch, controlling body roll in real time. For even greater flexibility, a hydraulic lift shock absorber package is also available. At the flick of a button, ride height can be raised by around 50 mm — low and agile for twisty mountain roads, or higher for tackling sand dunes and rugged tracks.
Options
With unlimited combinations on offer for each Beyond Adventure vehicle, every customer can commission a fully bespoke dream car with a memorable and personal build process. There’s no configurator, there’s not even a “no” in Beyond Adventure’s vocabulary, simply a passion to create adventure-ready cars in which to explore and have fun. For the Beyond Adventure Safari Range, the optional extras list is significantly shorter than the list of standard equipment.
Optional equipment
- Range of engine specifications and upgrades
- Adaptive shock absorbers with two axle lift function
- Race seats
- Full roll cage
- Rally-specification fly-off handbrake
- Front and rear cross towbar
- Extensive weight reduction
- Restoration of donor car
Standard Equipment
- Full underbody protection and cross towbar
- Six-speed gearbox with LSD
- Rear roll cage
- Lightweight seats and interior options
- Roof mounted spare wheel / jerry can holder
- Roof mounted LED light bar
- Bespoke suspension lift kit
- Narrow, lightweight alloys shod with all-terrain tyres
Order process
With plentiful and more affordable donor cars now available, it’s the perfect time to bring this model to the Beyond Adventure Safari Range programme. Once sourced, the process of building a Beyond Adventure RS-6 takes a maximum of six months from start to finish.
