The newest model of the Porsche 935 was formally unveiled in 2018 on the Laguna Seca Raceway in California, through the Rennsport Reunion VI. This unveiling coincided with Porsche’s seventieth anniversary and pays tribute to the unique 935 race automotive, which performed a pivotal position in Porsche’s motorsport achievements, notably by successful the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 935/19, with a manufacturing restricted to simply 77 items, was completely supplied to Porsche’s high clientele, and all obtainable order slots have been swiftly claimed.
Taking inspiration from the long-lasting 1978 935 Moby Dick endurance racer and primarily based on the last word 911 GT2 RS, the fashionable 935 was produced in a restricted run of 77 items. Every of those items is provided with a single Recaro bucket seat, a complete roll cage, and a potent 700 hp twin-turbo flat-six engine that powers the rear wheels by way of a seven-speed PDK automated transmission.
Along with its eye-catching aesthetics, the Porsche 935 locations a robust emphasis on practicality. Its dynamic bodywork underwent meticulous aerodynamic refinement to boost stability and general efficiency. In consequence, the Porsche 935/19 excels in each cornering and straight-line acceleration, reaching 0 to 60 mph in simply 2.5 seconds and reaching a high pace of 211 mph.
Contained in the cabin, a mix of carbon fiber and Alcantara supplies is used. Customary options embody air-con and a central locking system. The semi-circular, quick-release, multi-function steering wheel incorporates a pit speed-limiter management. The design additionally incorporates borrowed parts from Porsche’s devoted race automobiles, together with specialised LED lighting, aerodynamic wheel covers, rear-view mirrors, and twin exhaust shops with distinctive “cookie-cutter” baffles.
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