Presented by P1 Groupe – P1 Groupe is pleased to present chassis number 962-C004 – 1987 Porsche 962. This GTP specification Porsche 962 was first owned by Bob Akin Motor Racing. The car is built around one of 8 aluminum honeycomb tubs built by Jim Chapman. Finished in the iconic Coca-Cola livery, the car was raced three times during the 1987 season by James Weaver, Vern Schuppan, and Hurley Haywood. Its best result was 5th place at Road America. The car was restored to full running order by Sean Creech Motorsport. Debuted at the 2020 Monza Historic. The car comes with official documentation. You can view all of the specifications, history and more below the gallery found below. If you click on the button below, you will be taken to this Porsche’s online listing on duPontREGISTRY.com where you can learn and see more, and contact for more information.
Race History
3 races in 1987 season (James Weaver, Vern Schuppan, Hurley Haywood)
2014 Monterey Motorsports Reunion
2020 Monza Historic
Details
Manufactured in: 1987
First Owner: Bob Akin
Engine
Configuration: 962/70 B6
Location: Mid, longitudinally-mounted
Weight: 175 kilo / 385.8 lbs
Construction: aluminum block and head
Displacement: 2,869 cc / 175.1 cu in
Bore / Stroke: 93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 70.4 mm (2.8 in)
Compression: 7.5:1
Valvetrain: 2 valves / cylinder, SOHC
Camshaft: Chain driven
Fuel feed: Bosch Motronic Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Dry sump
Aspiration: Single KKK Turbo
Power: 680 bhp / 507 kW @ 8,200 rpm
Red Line: 8,400 rpm
BHP/Liter: 237 bhp / liter
Power to weight: 0.8 bhp / kg
Drivetrain
Body: Kevlar, glass reinforced plastic and aluminium panels
Chassis: sheet aluminium monocoque
Front suspension: double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: lower wishbones, top rockers, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering: rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r): ventilated and cross-drilled discs
Gearbox: Porsche 5 speed Manual
Clutch: Dry, single plate
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight: 850 kilo / 1,874 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r): 2,770 mm (109.1 in) / 1,634 mm (64.3 in) / 1,548 mm (60.9 in)
Fuel tank: 120 Litre (31.7 Gallon US / 26.4 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels (fr/r): 13 x 16 / 14.5 x 16