The Porsche 908 was a racing car from Porsche, introduced in 1968 to continue the Porsche 906-Porsche 910-Porsche 907 series of models designed by Helmuth Bott (chassis) and Hans Mezger (engine) under the leadership of racing chief Ferdinand Piëch.

The 908 specialized in lightweight design through the use of a 48 lbs titanium space frame and 26 lbs body. Known as the Porche miracle by Italians, the 908/3s won the Targa Florio and Nürburgring outright in 1970. The car was so effective it won championship around up to 1980 without concern over fatigue due to the lightweight components.

The 908 was the first car built for the CSI’s prototype Group 6 class that limited engine capacity to 3 liters. In 1968 the only competition came from the JW Engineering Ford GT40s which won Le Mans and the championship. The 908 prototype was named after its eight-cylinder, flat-6 engine.

From long-tail coupes for Le Mans to short-tail spyders and ultra-lightweight 908/03s for the Targa Florio and Nürburgring, the 908 wasn’t a single car—it was a platform for dominance, engineered with unmatched flexibility.

2017年6月25日 · The car was driven by a reliable and powerful eight-cylinder flat 908 engine, which had undergone initial testing in autumn 1967. Developed specifically for the three litre prototypes in use from 1968, the air-cooled 2,997 cc twin-valve engine initially delivered around 340 hp, later increasing to 370 hp.

Porsche was clearly down on power, but the 908/3's exceptional low weight meant it could stay on pace with its heavier competitors. At the Targa Florio, the entered 908/3s suffered from bad luck, leaving an easy victory for one of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3s.

The Porsche 908 is one of the most versatile and significant race cars in Porsche’s motorsport history. Introduced in 1968, the 908 was designed to meet the new FIA Group 6 regulations for sports prototypes, featuring a lightweight design, powerful engine, and the adaptability to compete in a variety of race formats.

The 908 was the first car built for the CSI’s prototype Group 6 class that limited engine capacity to 3 liters. In 1968 the only competition came from the JW Engineering Ford GT40s which won Le Mans and the championship. The 908 prototype was named after its eight-cylinder, flat-6 engine.

The Porsche 908/3 is, without a doubt, a special car. Designed by Porsche especially for use on just two tracks in the World Sportscar Championship in 1970 and 1971 — the Targa Florio and...

The 908, at a punishing cost to the company, helped Porsche on its way to three World Championship for Makes titles from 1969 to 1971. It was designed to meet the new-for-1968 Gp. 6 Prototype regulations, where engines were lim...