Porsche 962C LM No.17 Stuck / Bell / Ludwig

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Universal Hobbies 4704

scale

1:18

color

Red / Yellow

category

Vintage Race

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Porsche 962C LM No.17 Stuck / Bell / Ludwig

Originally conceived as the IMSA/GTP version of the all conquering Porsche 956, the 962 would grow out to become the mainstay of Porsche's sportscar program. Outwardly similar to the 956 used in the Group C class, the 962 IMSA/GTP featured a slightly longer wheelbase and a single turbocharged completely air-cooled 2.8 litre boxer engine. With 180+ wins the 962 would outscore the unbeatable 956 it was derived from.Main reason for the conception of the 962 was the stricter safety regulations of the IMSA series. The rules dictated that the pedal box had to be mounted behind the front axle line, to which the 956 did not comply. The 956 was a lot of things, but safe it sure wasn't, which is underlined by the fatal crash of one the day's biggest talents, Stefan Bellof. To make the 956 eligible for the IMSA's GTP series, the wheelbase was increased to make room for the pedal box. Further modifications included the addition of a steel rollcage.The FIA followed in the IMSA's footsteps by adding the pedal box behind front-axle rule to the regulations, leaving the 956 obsolete for the 1987 season. The now five year old design was showing its age against more modern competitors like the Jaguars and Saubers and in most of the World Championship races the 962C was outpaced. At LeMans Porsche introduced a new 3 litre powerplant, which was more powerful but reliability was not sacrificed. It was this reliability that resulted in Porsche's sixth consecutive LeMans victory after most of the competition were forced to retire.In 1988 the Jaguar team had truely taken over from Porsche, with the Sauber Mercedes team close on their tale. The six LeMans victories and the many other major victories of the 956/962 were a fitting finale to Porsche's 20 years stronghold of sportscar racing. The 962 was victorious once more at LeMans in 1994, with Porsche taking advantage of the large number of 962's produced, making it eligible for the new GT1 class.

Technical Data:
Engine Type 962/72 B 6
Displacement 2.994 liter / 182.7 cu in
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Power 780 bhp / 582 KW @ 8200 rpm
Top Speed 340 km/h / 211 mph

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