2019 Porsche 935/19
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935 - "Reimagined" by Porsche
<font size = "4">Revealed at Laguna Seca during the 2018
Porsche Rennsport event in Monterey, CA
of only 77 examples built to celebrate Porsche's 70th
anniversary
New condition - 99 miles
A Porsche factory "outlaw" - "No rules" design by Porsche designers
and engineers
<font size = "4">$27,000 factory iconic livery of Ted Field's
Interscope Racing team
<font size = "4">$44,000 extensive factory spares and
accessories package, including set of wheels, brake rotors and
pads, and auxiliary equipment
Full bespoke carbon fiber bodywork, paying tribute to the Porsche
935/78 "Moby Dick"
3.8L twin-turbo flat 6 engine, 700HP
7-speed dual clutch PDK transmission, RWD
With the Porsche 917K being sunsetted due to new FIA regulations
for 1972, the German automaker looked to the Porsche 911 as the
future foundation for its next generation turbo endurance racer.
Beginning with the Porsche Turbo RSR, 934, 934.5, and its final
form emerging as the 935, these 911-based race cars carried a 930
Turbo VIN to show its origin. Introduced in 1976 to the FIA Group
5, the Porsche 935 quickly established dominance and would become
one of the most celebrated and winning race cars in motorsport
history. With outright wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 24
Hours of Daytona, the 12 Hours of Sebring, and countless other
victories, the 935 platform might as well be synonymous with
"utterly dominating and winning". So it was fitting that Porsche,
celebrating its 70th anniversary since its arrival in the United
States, would reveal this: the 2019 Porsche 935/19.
Reimagining the Porsche 935 in modern times is no simple task, and
certainly has quite a bit of pressure and motorsport legacy to live
up to. Despite this, Porsche's designers and engineers were told
what many might consider a blank check in the motorsport world:
everything goes, no rules. Reimagined for the 21st century, this
Porsche factory "outlaw" would not have to conform to any set of
racing rules or be road going, giving full reign to its mighty
design and engineering teams. They were unleashed to design the
most extreme 911-based track day machine, provided that it paid
tribute in suitable fashion to Porsche's original 935. Designed to
be a project for fun, thanking worldwide Porsche fans and involved
employees alike, the result was nothing short of spectacular.
Officially revealed at Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca in
Monterey, CA in September of 2018, the 2019 Porsche 935 immediately
was sent on hot laps to the surprise of thousands of attendees. A
true trifecta, a styling, aerodynamic and technological tour de
force, the new 935 was derived from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS
mechanical underpinnings, and starts with a lightweight chassis
cloaked in full carbon fiber bodywork. With its modern aerodynamic
design and massive rear spoiler providing cooling to components and
massive downforce, it is unmistakable in its homage to the Porsche
935/78 "Moby Dick".
Its utilitarian cabin is trimmed with lightweight carbon fiber and
alcantara on the dashboard, while it is outfitted with a fully
integrated roll cage, race-spec fire suppression system, a Recaro
racing seat, and a 6-point racing harness. Through the Porsche CFK
multifunction steering wheel and instrument cluster, sourced
directly from the GT3 R, the driver controls things like the
Porsche Stability Management, ABS, traction control, TMPS, and even
a pit-speed limiter. Although this track monster is devoid of most
creature comforts, air conditioning was included to ensure driver
comfort at any temperature. The PDK transmission shifter, adorned
with wood, is a thoughtful homage to the Porsche 917K, which often
featured a balsa wood shifter knob.
Power is provided in ample quantities for this racer in the form of
its 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six engine pumping out 700 horsepower and
more than 550 lb-ft of torque. Its solid mounted 7-speed dual
clutch PDK transmission from the GT2 RS pushes power to the rear
wheels only through an electronically adjustable, limited-slip
differential optimized for the race track. With a 0-60 time in 2.3
seconds, top speed of 211 mph, and the braking system consisting of
4-wheel, six-piston calipers with 380/355 ventilated steel rotors,
the 935/19 is nothing if not exceptionally capable on the
track.
Porsche built just 77 of these Porsche 935/19s for the 2020 model
year, with a base price starting at $829,000 with a
carefully-selection application process for those lucky
individuals. Being a unique and special vehicle, there was no
configurator and details and specifications were discussed directly
with Porsche by phone or email.
This Porsche 935/19 is #49 of the total 77 production, purchased
new by a noted American Porsche collector and owner of some of
Porsche's most important competition models, including an original
RSR, 934, 934.5, and an original 935. Spec'd in the iconic
Interscope Racing livery (a $27,000 option) campaigned by Ted
Fields and Danny Ongais. Paying tribute to the incredible successes
of the Interscope Racing team with the original Porsche 935,
including an overall win at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979,
piloted by Ted Fields, Danny Ongais, and Hurley Haywood, the most
winning driver in the Daytona 24 Hours history.
The Porsche 935/19 remains in pristine, unraced and untracked
condition. Accompanied by the track spares package, a $44,000
option, including a complete set of BBS motorsport wheels, brake
pads and rotors, and auxiliary equipment with cases.
Free from rules and regulations, Porsche designers and engineers
went all in on the 935/19 and it truly shows. A spectacle to see in
person, and an out-of-body experience to drive, this 70th
anniversary Porsche is one of the finest special Werks projects to
come out of Porsche and available for the public to enjoy, a modern
day Porsche factory "Outlaw" racer.
