2018 Porsche 935 Coupe

The Porsche 935 was based on the road-going 930, and each 935 wore a 930 VIN to prove its origin. Introduced to FIA Group 5 in 1976, the Porsche 935 would become one of the most-winning race cars in motorsports history. Among the accolades were outright victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 12 Hours of Sebring.

In celebration of the company's 70 anniversary of its arrival in the United States, Porsche reimagined the 935 for the 21st century. It was built to unusual specifications - basically none - other than it evoked the legendary 935. It was not built to racing regulations nor was it to be road-going. Instead, it was intended as a 911-based track day car that was endowed with a modern aerodynamic shape with a massive rear wing that paid tribute to the Porsche 935/78 'Moby Dick.' It received a lightweight tub with carbon-reinforced plastic bodywork and was based on the 911 GT2 RS mechanicals. It had a fully integrated roll cage, a fire suppression system, a single wraparound Recaro racing seat, and a six-point racing harness. Additional amenities included a pit-speed limiter through the CFK multifunction steering wheel, an instrument cluster sourced from the GT3 R, a Porsche Stability Management system, ABS, traction control, and TPMS.

Porsche unveiled the 935 in September 2018 at Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca, California. The 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine developed 700 horsepower and was paired with a seven-speed Doppelkupplung (PDK) gearbox from the GT2 RS to drive an electronically adjustable, limited-slip differential optimized for the racetrack. Zero-to-sixty mph was accomplished in 2.3 seconds and the top speed was achieved at 211 mph. The four-wheel, six-piston aluminum monobloc calipers, and 380/355 mm ventilated steel rotors provided the stopping power.

Porsche built 77 examples of the 935 for the 2020 model year and each carried a base price of $829,000. Each owner has hand selected and since there was no configurator for the 935, details and specifications were discussed directly with Porsche by telephone or email.

This particular Porsche 935 is number 49 of 77, and was acquired new by an American Porsche collector. It was specified in the dramatic black, red, orange, and pink livery of Ted Field's famous Interscope Racing team. It remains in its original condition and has seen very minimal use.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2022