Porsche 935 (1976 - 1981)

The Porsche 935 was a highly successful race car developed by Porsche AG for competition in the Group 5 class of the FIA’s World Championship for Makes and other endurance racing series. Based on the iconic Porsche 911, the 935 featured a highly modified chassis and aerodynamics designed specifically for racing. The car was powered by a rear-mounted, twin-turbocharged flat-six engine that produced up to 845 horsepower, and had a top speed of over 220 mph. It was capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds, making it one of the fastest race cars of its time. The 935 competed in various endurance races throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Daytona 24 Hour race.

The Porsche 935 achieved great success in motorsport, winning numerous races and championships throughout its racing career. Perhaps its most notable achievement was its victory at the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it secured Porsche’s fourth overall victory at the endurance race. The car was driven by Klaus Ludwig and brothers Don and Bill Whittington, and completed 338 laps over the course of 24 hours, beating the competition by several laps. The 935 was praised for its impressive performance and advanced engineering, and is still considered one of the greatest race cars of all time. Its legacy has also continued through the years with various teams and manufacturers, including Porsche, producing modern interpretations of the car for both racing and collector markets.