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This IMSA GTP Coupe has a remarkable race history. With CRC, Red Roof Inn livery, it won the IMSA GTP Championship with the legendary Al Holbert driving. It then went to the 24 Hour Race at Daytona where it finished first overall - the first Porsche powered GTP to do so. Its flat 6, 3.0 litre engine has a single turbo and produces more than 650 horsepower.

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Chassis Num: 83 G1

This vehicle is a 1983 March IMSA GTP 'Executone' 83 G1 with serial number 83 G1. It was treated to a restoration in 2004 and brought back to its original glory, when Randy Lanier drove the car to an impressive 2nd place victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Lanier had been running at the lead for 20 of the hours.

Drivers who have graced the cockpit include Hurley Haywood, Whittington Brothers, Jim Truman, and Bobby Rahal. The car is currently powered by a 310 cubic-inch Chevrolet engine capable of producing 550 horsepower and 350 foot-pounds of torque. There is a Hewland DG500 gearbox mated to the engine and powering the rear wheels. The body is constructed of carbon fiber-kevlar and carefully conceal the aluminum monocoque chassis. There is a rack & pinon steering setup and unequal-length controls arms controlling the suspension.

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1983 March Porsche 83G IMSA GTP Coupe
Year	1983
Make	March
Model	Porsche 83G IMSA GTP Coupe
Engine Location	Mid
Drive Type	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis	Kevlar and Carbon Fibre
Weight	2200 lbs \| 997.9 kg
Combined MPG	0.00

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number	83 G1

Performance
0-60 mph	3 seconds.
Top Speed	215 mph \| 345.9 km/h Similar top speeds

Engine
Engine Configuration	F
Cylinders	6
Aspiration/Induction	Turbocharged
Displacement	3.00 L \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3001 cc.
Horsepower	650.00 HP (478.4 KW)
HP to Weight Ratio	3.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	216.7 BHP / Liter
	Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight

Standard Transmission
Transmission	Manual

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1983 March Porsche 83G IMSA GTP Coupe