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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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| Rothmans #03 Rothmans Porsche (D) 1983 |
 Participated in:
Le Mans 24 hrs Group C, Le Mans
Porsche 956 #003 Class: C
Engine: Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Colors: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Sponsors: Rothmans
Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Al Holbert (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)
listed, never drove: Stefan Bellof (D), Jochen Mass (D)
Result: winner - 371 laps (210.331 kph)
Grid: 7th(3:28.36)
Photo by: Phil Boulton |
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