The Porsche 962 is a sports prototype racing car designed and built by Porsche. Created to replace the Porsche 956, 962 was introduced at the end of 1984 and replaced the 956 in the IMSA's GTP class in 1985 due to regulation changes obsoleting the 956.

The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) is a sports-prototype racing car built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed mainly to comply with IMSA's GTP regulations, although it would later compete in the European Group C formula as the 956 had.

Porsche 962 & Porsche 962 C (1984-1991) Premiere: 1984 February 3 at qualification for Daytona 24h / Achievements: Le Mans winner 1986-1987-1994. Some Background. 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.

For the 1985 WEC (World Endurance Championship) the works team fielded a new car, the 962C. It was similar to the IMSA 962, but it featured the twin Turbo charged engine found in the 956. In the hands of talented drivers like Bell, Ickx and Stuck, the …

The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) was built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed mainly to comply with these IMSA's GTP regulations (it would later compete in the European Group C).

Mar 26, 2022 · Goodwood Road & Racing put together this amazing clip of a 962C: The final win for the Porsche Group C classified 962 came as late as 1994, a full decade after it made its debut at the 24 Hours of Daytona. By then, the ACO had moved on from Group C prototype racing and was ready to launch the new GT categories.

The Ex-Team Trust – double-Le Mans 24-Hour race.Here we are delighted to be able to offer this beautifully restored, rebuilt 2.8 liter twin-turbo engined example of the ultimate Porsche Typ 962 design chassis ‘962-159’ as campaigned by the celebrated Japanese Team Trust.

The Porsche 962C. The Porsche 956/962 sports cars won at Le Mans seven times between 1982 and 1994 and also dominated the competition on other racetracks around the world. The 962 C is based on the 956 and has a wheelbase that is 120 millimeters longer.

Jan 7, 2024 · The Porsche 962 (also known as the 962C in its Group C form) was built by Porsche as a replacement for the 956 and designed mainly to comply with these IMSA’s GTP regulations.

Oct 12, 2021 · After a year and a half of work, Porsche recently unveiled a restored 962 C prototype racer and reunited the car with its driver, racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck.