Porsche has used the Rennsport Reunion to stage the
surprise unveiling of the new 935 race car. Drawing inspiration from the
iconic 935/78, the new model is a limited edition Clubsport race car that
hasn’t been designed to compete in any particular series.
The car is based on the 911 GT2 RS and features a
retro-inspired body which is largely constructed out of lightweight
carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) panels. The 935 also features an
assortment of components shared with race cars including LED lights from the
919 Hybrid LMP1, side mirrors from the 911 RSR and titanium tailpipes which
echo those on the 1968 Porsche 908. Last but not least, there are
aerodynamically optimized wheels which mimic those on the 935/78.
Moving inside, there’s a carbon fiber
steering wheel and digital instrument cluster sourced from the 2019 911 GT3 R.
Drivers sit in a Recaro racing seat and are strapped in by a six-point harness. To their right is a unique center
console and a laminated wood gear knob which pays tribute to historic race cars
such as the 909 Bergspyder and 917. The model also has air conditioning, a roll
cage and an optional passenger seat.
Motivation comes from a twin-turbo 3.8-liter
flat-six engine that produces 690 hp. It is connected to a
seven-speed PDK transmission which sends power to the ground via a
race-optimized limited slip differential.
Porsche declined to say how fast the car is, but
confirmed the model weighs 1,380 kg and features a high-performance
braking system with six-piston aluminum monobloc racing calipers up front. The
model also has Porsche Stability Management, traction control and an anti-lock
braking system which can be individually adjusted or shut off completely.
Production will be limited to 77 units and European
pricing starts at € 701,948 (US$ 816,840) excluding VAT. US pricing will be
announced at a later date, but the company confirmed the car will be imported
and sold by Porsche Motorsport North America. Regardless of how much the car
costs, the first customer deliveries are scheduled for June of 2019.
