The Porsche 956 and 962 captured the World Endurance Manufacturer's and Driver's Championship (1982 through 1985), the World Sports Prototype Manufacturer's and Driver's Championship (1986-1987), the IMSA GTP Manufacturer's Championship (1985-1988), and the IMSA GTP Driver's Championship (1985-1987), along with many other victories and series championships. 
Racing Coupe
Chassis #: 962-159
Engine #: 962.207
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Auction entries : 2Factory Porsche 962s typically wore Rothmans colors, though for the 1988 24 Horus of Le Mans the works team cars had Shell-Dunlop livery.
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2019
Racing Coupe
Chassis #: 962-159
Engine #: 962.207
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Auction entries : 2
by Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2019
Related Reading : Porsche 962C History
Porsche met Group C regulations introduced by FISA in 1982 with a fresh concept. This new car would be the focal point of factory racing efforts. These new Group C regulations led to the re-birth of the two-seat, special race sports car which no longer had to be declared a prototype for some future production car, but rather was seen as a high-performance vehicle in its own right. The 956 from....
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Related Reading : Porsche 956 and 962 History
Porsche created the 956 during the early 1980s for FIA Group C competition. The design and components of the vehicle would further evolve over the years and become known as the 962. The 956 project was led by a very determined and experienced project manager named Norbert Singer, who had his sights set on winning the 24 Hours of LeMans race. With Derek Bell and Jacky Ixckx, the factory team drivers,....
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