Porsche surprised its fans with
the new 935 Clubsport, which was revealed during Rennsport Reunion in
California. The new track warrior pays homage to the classic 935/78 race car
which is also known as the Moby Dick, thanks to its extended curvy bodywork
that resembles the shape of a whale. The new 935’s bodywork is made almost in
its entirety out of carbon-fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP), which helps keep
the weight down to 1,380 kg.
The chassis is based on that of the current 911 GT2
RS, including the powertrain; that means that a twin-turbo 3.8-liter flat-six
engine hangs out in the back producing 690 hp. A seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission with rigid mounts is tasked with sending the power to the rear
axle via a limited-slip differential optimized for racing.
The new extended body means that the 935 is now 4,865 mm long, 2,034 mm wide and 1,359
mm tall. That’s 316 mm longer than the standard GT2 RS.
The wheels are plain gorgeous, featuring the classic
aerodynamically enhanced design that was also present in the original 935,
while the LED lights come straight from the 919 Hybrid LMP1. Finally, the
exposed titanium tailpipes are modelled on those from the 1968 908.
Porsche will make just 77 units of the new 935,
which won’t be eligible for driving on public roads. Pricing in Europe has been
set at 701,948 euros (US$ 815k) plus the
country-specific taxes. The new 935 will be imported in the USA by Porsche
Motorsport North America of Carson, California, with an official U.S. pricing
to be announced on a later date. First deliveries are expected to begin in June
2019.
