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.

1970 Nürburgring 1000 km winner. © Porsche Porsche 908/03 Spyder (1970) Premiere: 1970 May 3 at Targa Florio / Engine: 3.0-litre flat-8. Porsche introduced the 908/03 for the 1970 Targa Florio. The 908/03 used the know-how from the superlightweight 909 Bergspyder. The 3-litre 908/03 was just 4″/10 cm longer than the 2-litre 909, so with a ...

The 908 was essentially an upgraded 907, fitted with a three-litre engine for the new 1968 regulations set forth by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile for the World Championship of Makes. This stepwise evolution was typical of Porsche practice between the …

The Porsche 908 was one of the most successful and versatile race cars of its era, playing a crucial role in Porsche’s rise to dominance in prototype endurance racing during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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.

2022年1月31日 · Conceived for only two circuits, the third iteration of the compact 908 endurance racing prototype achieved far less success than its contemporary Porsche-badged siblings. Nonetheless, it was...

Although the 908 received a new front and some other modifications for 1969, the racing season started dramatically for Porsche. All five factory Porsche 908 LHs retired during the 24 Hours of Daytona due to engine failure.

Flat-eight air-cooled engine, mounted midship, twin overhead camshafts, fuel-injected, 2997 cc, 350 hp at 8400 rpm. Despite using engines no larger than 2.2 liters, underdog Porsche lost the World Championship of Makes by one point in 1967. So the factory decided to even the odds.

2017年6月25日 · Porsche 908/03. Engine: Air-cooled flat engine, type 908, installed centre/lengthways. Cylinders: 8. Valves: 2 per cylinder, DOHC, chain drive. Bore x stroke: 85 x 66 mm. Displacement: 2,997 cm3. Fuel supply: Bosch fuel injection. Power: 370 hp at 8,400 rpm. Torque: 318.5 Nm at 8,000 rpm. Compression ratio: 10.4:1. Transmission: 5-speed drive ...

Driven by some of the best drivers, the 908 had a successful career in 1968/69 that included wins at the SPA-Franchorchamps 1000km two years in a row. Under continual development, the design was modified and raced as the 908/2 and 908/3 Spyder for tighter tracks.