Each RS America came with a Porsche Air Compressor or tire inflator in the front trunk located under the front carpet, inside the spare wheel. The compressor is required per both the German DIN standards and the US DOT regulations due the car having a “space saver” spare tire which requires inflation prior to use.
The compressor itself is an integral part of the blow molded case which is approximately 11 1/2” wide x 10 1/2” deep x 3 1/2” tall and is held closed by two latches which are also part of the blow molded case.
The view above shows the “L” shaped compressor motor (which is molded into the case), the “power-in” line that plugs into the cars cigarette lighter socket (wrapped around the interior of the case), the built in pressure gauge (left rear), the accessories (center rear) and the output air hose (right rear) that connects to the tire valve.
Also visible in the lid is the small rectangular roadside light that is held in place by a velcro pad with its amber lens cover. This light plugs in to the small, round, sliver socket visible to the right of the pressure gauge.