1987 Porsche 962

Its been 30 years since Group C was introduced by the FIA in 1982. Basically, Group C sports cars were anything go sports cars that produces over 900 bhp at the end of the Group C era. But, instead of the more usual limits on engine capacity in Group C back then, it placed limits on fuel consumption. The FIA applied the same concept in its Group C rules. It limited cars to a minimum weight of 800 kg and a maximum fuel capacity of 100 litres. With competitors restricted to five refueling stops within a 1000 kilometer distance (620 miles), the cars were effectively allowed 600 litres per 1000 kilometers.

And one example of a Group C race car is the 1987 Porsche 962. The 962 had a Porsche 3 litre turbo flat-6 and ground effects underneath to give the 962 producing around over 900 bhp. In 1987, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Derek Bell and Al Holbert won that years 24 Hours of Le Mans race with the Porsche 962.

In this video below, the Porsche 962 is driven by Chris Harris at Porsche's test track in Germany. Enjoy the video below.



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