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32767 view(s)  In 1981 Porsche started work on a prototype racer to suit the new Group C regulations. It was the first all new racer Porsche constructed in over a decade and was quite a departure from the 936, which shared many components with Porsche's prototypes of the late 1960s.
The only proven part of the new '956' was the aluminum flat 6 engine, which had powered the 936.
For many years Porsche had relied on a triangular spaceframe structure for their products, but to keep up with the competition a completely new aluminum monocoque chassis was designed for the 956. The monocoque supported the front suspension and a rear subframe. The engine and rear suspension were mounted on the subframe. Suspension was by wishbones all-round with the rear coil-spring / shock absorber unit mounted on top of the gearbox to keep them out of the airflow.
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Models for Porsche 956
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| Manufacturer |
Model |
Scale |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase |
Front spur |
Rear spur |
| Tamiya |
Porsche 956 Canon |
1/24 |
99.9x82.5x0.0 |
99.9 |
82.2 |
82.5 |
| Tamiya |
Porsche 956 Newman
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1/24 |
99.9x82.5x0.0 |
99.9 |
82.2 |
82.5 |
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| New Man #07 New-Man-Joest Racing (D) 1984 |
 Participated in:
Le Mans 24 hrs Group C, Le Mans
Porsche 956 #117 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2649cc 2xKKK C1
New-Man Joest Racing (D)
Colors: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Sponsors: newman/PIERLANT IMPERIAL
Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Klaus Ludwig (D)
DNS: Stefan Johansson (S); listed, never drove: Paul Belmondo (F)
Result: winner - 360 laps (204.178 kph), margin: 2 laps
Grid: 4th(3:28.42)
Photo by: Paul Kooyman |
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