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.

保时捷962是在1984年2月的代托纳24小时耐力赛中首次登场，由意大利裔美国英雄马里奥·安德雷蒂和他的儿子迈克尔驾驶。 它接下来连续三年（从1985年开始）赢得了IMSA GTP锦标赛的冠军，并在经过大量的空气动力学改进后，被改装为Group C赛车的962 C。

The Porsche 962 combined raw power, aerodynamic efficiency, and unmatched durability, making it a dominant force in both IMSA and Group C racing. It was fast enough to win sprint races, yet reliable enough to endure 24-hour marathons like Le Mans.

Porsche debuted the 962 in February 1984 at the 24 Hours of Daytona with Mario and Michael Andretti driving the factory car. They started from the pole position and led the race until had to retire due to technical problems. This car, the 962-001, was the only IMSA-962 used by the factory team and was only used once.

This Porsche 962-103, better known as the “Holbert Racing Löwenbräu Special,” is widely considered the most successful and recognizable 962. Built by Porsche AG in Spring 1984, 962-103 was...

The Porsche 962: The Endurance Racing Legend That Defined an Era. The Porsche 962 is one of the most dominant and celebrated race cars in motorsport history. Introduced in 1984 as the successor to the groundbreaking Porsche 956, the 962 continued Porsche's tradition of excellence in endurance racing.

The Porsche 962 arrived on scene in 1984 as essentially a Porsche 956 for the IMSA/US market. IMSA GTP rules, while differing to Group C in regards to the determination of equivalency between chassis and engines, did utilize chassis regulations that were largely similar, but for one key area, that of safety.

Originally conceived as the IMSA/GTP version of the all conquering Porsche 956, the 962 would grow out to become the mainstay of Porsche's sportscar program. Outwardly similar to the 956 used in the Group C class, the 962 IMSA/GTP featured a slightly longer wheelbase and a single Turbocharged completely air-cooled 2.8 litre boxer engine.

The Porsche 962 is a sports-prototype racing car manufactured by Porsche. The Porsche 962 was designed to meet the terms of the IMSA’s GTP regulations and it was also designed as a replacement for Porsche 956.

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