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1 of only 77
Commemorating Porsche's 1st offering of the 935 to their race
customers in 1977
700-hp, 553 lb-ft
3.8-liter six-cylinder twin-turbo engine
PDK dual-clutch gearbox
Air Conditioning
Passenger seat
The original Porsche 935 was a race car developed and manufactured
by the German automaker. Introduced in 1976 as the factory racing
version of the 911 (930) Turbo and prepared for FIA-Group 5 rules,
it was an evolution of the Carrera RSR 2.1 turbo prototype, the
second-place overall finisher in the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Beginning with the 1977 season, Porsche offered the 935 to
customers entering the World Championship for Makes, the IMSA GT
Championship, and in the German Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft
(DRM).
In anticipation of 70 years in the US market, since 1950, Porsche
set out to recreate an iconic time in racing history with the
return of the 935. Developed in total secrecy at Porsche's Weissach
Research and Development facility, the modern interpretation of the
935 was revealed to a stunned audience at Rennsport Reunion VI in
California. This spectacular car is a birthday present from Porsche
Motorsport to fans all over the world," said Dr Frank-Steffen
Walliser, Vice President Porsche Motorsport and GT Cars, adding
"...because the car isn't homologated, engineers and designers
didn't have to follow the usual rules, and thus had freedom in the
development."
Under the skin, the 935 is fundamentally the 911 GT2 RS production
car, which itself is already a well-certified track beast. You do
not see much of the original GT2 RS Cblusport on the outside of the
935, as the standard RS bodywork is gone, replaced with sculpted
carbon-fiber composite. Making this example even more spectacular
is the limited production raw carbon finish, which has then been
treated to the application of Paint Protection Film on all
panels.
With production limited to just 77 units, to commemorate the year
of the original customer offering, deliveries of the modern 935
started in June 2019, in time to celebrate Porsche's 70th
Anniversary in 2020. Several classic design touches grace the
"second generation" 935's exterior, turning it into a
mini-compendium of modern and historic Porsche race-car parts, with
styling that has a striking resemblance to the original 935 from
the 1977 season. Additionally, the LED taillights are shared with
the 919 Hybrid LMP1 racer, also found on the rear-wing end plates,
side mirrors are from the 911 Le Mans winning RSR, and titanium
tailpipes harking back to the 1968 908/01. The gearshift knob has a
wood design, just like the 917, and the steering wheel is off a
2019 911 GT3 R. The 935 interior features an integrated full cage
system, bucket seats, six-point harness, and fire suppression
system. It retains the Porsche Stability Management system from the
streetcar, which controls ABS, traction control and stability
control, albeit being remapped for the 935 to increase stopping
power due to larger tires. This entire system can also be
individually adjusted as well as completely be turned off.
The spectacular aerodynamics is a completely new development and
pays tribute to the Porsche 935/77 Le Mans race car, but with
modern refinements. The distinctive wheel arch air vents on the
front fairings, which also feature on the GT3 Porsche 911 GT3 R
customer vehicle, increase downforce at the front axle. Measuring
1,909 millimeters in width by 400 millimeters in depth, the rear
wing lends aerodynamic balance.
In summary, Porsches' modern day 935 is not intended to fit into
any specific racing series, and instead its purpose is to be the
best track toy for Porsche fanatics that want the ultimate track
day experience.
