porsche 961

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  • deepee
      25 augustus 2015 om 12:11

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      The 961 was the race version of the famous Porsche 959, and although it had a very short competition history it’s a remarkable machine. In 1986 it became the first all wheel drive car ever to compete at Le Mans.
      Power was 680bhp at 7800rpm, which pushed the 961 to a top speed of 205mph down the famous Mulsanne Straight.
      An engine fire ended the cars racing career at Le Mans in 1987, the one and only 961 was restored to the condition you see here.
      And that was it for the 961. Without any clear race category or opponents to compete with, the car was retired back to the Porsche museum.
      From the styling cues which informed the 993, the AWD system implemented onto the Carrera 4 and Turbo models, ABS, water-cooling, aerodynamics, suspension and engine management systems- this car gave the 911 a new lease of life and ensured it’s survival into the 21st century. And for that we should all be thankful!

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