Porsche 935: a spectacular new racing car

During the prestigious “Rennsport Reunion” event, Porsche unveiled the new 935. This is a 700 CV racing car with a body based on that of the legendary Porsche 935 from 1978.

The new Porsche 935 is presented as a non-homologated racing car. It references the bodywork used on the legendary Porsche 935 from 1978 and will have a total of 700 CV to enjoy on the track.

It will be limited to 77 units and its total price will be €701,498, which highlights the quality of the model and how special it is.

In the words of Frank Steffen, Vice President of Motorsport and GT Vehicles:

“This spectacular vehicle is a birthday gift that Porsche Motorsport is giving to fans around the world. Because the car is not homologated, engineers and designers have not had to comply with any regulations, which has given them complete freedom in its development.”

The technology of this vehicle is based on that of the 911 GT2 RS, a high-performance model. As it is a racing car, most of its bodywork has been complemented with carbon fibre composite parts.

It will feature top-level aerodynamics. Thanks to dimensions of 1,909 millimetres in width and 400 millimetres in depth, the rear wing will provide excellent aerodynamic balance.

It has numerous exterior details that serve as a nod to past winning vehicles from different eras of the company. For example, its closed aerodynamic wheels, similar to those on the 935 from 1978, and its mirrors come from the current 911 RSR, that is, the current Le Mans winner…

These nods can be seen throughout the model, both on the exterior and the interior.

Inside, we find a single seat in the centre of the single-seater as well as a carbon steering wheel. The seat is a racing bucket seat equipped with a six-point safety harness that ensures maximum protection.

There is an option to include a second seat for a passenger, but honestly, this vehicle is designed to race, not to go for a drive, so the best option is for it to remain a single-seater and thus save weight. It will also include an air conditioning system that will offer outstanding interior cooling.

As for its power, the 935 will be powered by a state-of-the-art 3.8-litre twin-turbo six-cylinder engine which produces 700 CV and is very similar to the high-performance unit in the 911 GT2 RS.

It features a Porsche seven-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox. The paddle shifters will again be the way to change gears, that is, the same system used in Formula 1. These will provide practically instantaneous response.

It features monobloc aluminium racing calipers with six pistons on the front axle, combined with ventilated steel brake discs with internal venting and 390 millimetres in diameter. On the rear axle, the calipers have four pistons and the discs are 355 millimetres.

It will come equipped with the PSM system, which includes traction control and stability control among others. These can be switched off as desired, thus offering the most purist driving experience possible. The model weighs a total of 1,380 kg.

Orders for the new Porsche 935 can now be placed, with a price of 701,948 euros, excluding taxes. Customers will receive their vehicles from June 2019 at exclusive delivery events.

Below we offer you the complete technical specifications of the model as provided by the brand:

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Porsche 935 (Type 991, Gen. 2)

Concept:

• Single-seater racing car, close to production models and not homologated.
• Base: Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2)
• Weight/dimensions:
• Weight: 1,380 kg
• Length: 4,865 mm
• Width: 2,034 mm (incl. exterior mirrors)
• Total height: 1,359 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,457 mm
• Engine:

• Water-cooled, twin-turbo 6-cylinder aluminium flat engine mounted at the rear with rigid suspension; 3,800 cc; stroke 77.5 mm; bore 102 mm; 700 CV (515 kW)
• 4-valve technology with Vario-Cam Plus, which adjusts the camshaft to control valve opening
• Electronic engine management (Continental SDI 9)
• 100-cell metallic catalytic converter with DMSB homologation
• Rear silencer with twin exhaust outlets, Heritage design
• Transmission:

• 7-speed PDK gearbox with rigid suspension
• Dual-mass flywheel
• Oil lubrication with internal pressurisation and active cooling
• Limited-slip differential optimised for competition
• Bodywork:

• Weight-optimised bodywork in aluminium and steel composite design, with carbon fibre and Kevlar parts to improve aerodynamics and stability
• Rear wing with integrated lights on the sides
• Enlarged air intakes, with integrated four-point LED headlights
• Removable roof escape hatch for driver evacuation, according to FIA Art. 275a
• Aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors
• 115-litre FT3 safety fuel tank at the front, with safety shut-off valve and optional quick-fill coupling
• Welded roll bars
• Recaro racing bucket seats with longitudinal adjustment and padding system in accordance with FIA Standard 8862/2009
• Six-point safety harnesses
• Hydraulic jack system (three jacks)
• Fire extinguishing system with electronic activation unit
• Suspension:
• Front axle: McPherson strut suspension structure; forged suspension arms, rigidity optimised with high-performance spherical bearings, centre-lock wheel fixing; three-way competition dampers, reinforced struts; electromechanical power steering with variable ratio; anti-roll bar
• Rear axle: McPherson strut suspension structure; forged suspension arms, rigidity optimised with high-performance spherical bearings, centre-lock wheel fixing; electromechanical power steering with variable ratio; anti-roll bar
• Brakes:
• Brake system:

• Two separate brake circuits for the front and rear axles; brake balance bar
• Front axle:

• Monobloc six-piston aluminium racing brake calipers, with pad retraction springs; steel brake discs with internal ventilation, 380 mm diameter; racing pads; optimised cooling ducts
• Rear axle:
• Monobloc four-piston aluminium racing brake calipers, with pad retraction springs; steel brake discs with internal ventilation, 355 mm diameter; racing pads; optimised cooling ducts
• Electrical system:

• Instrument cluster comprising COSWORTH ICD data logging, sports stopwatch and boost gauge in vintage finish
• CFK multifunction steering wheel with speed limiter for the pit lane and quick release
• PSM (Porsche Stability Management) with ABS, Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control (can be fully disabled)
• Centre console with controls to adjust ABS, ESC, TC and preset tyre circumference switch
• Porsche Track Precision Race app
• Integrated lap counter trigger
• Lightweight lithium-ion battery (Li-Fe-Po-), 60 Ah, sealed, mounted in the footwell on the passenger side
• Cut-off switches in the cabin and on the outside left of the windscreen wiper
• Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
• Air conditioning system
• Wheels/Tyres:
• Front axle: Single-piece forged lightweight alloy wheels
• 11.5J x 18 offset 15.3 with centre-lock nut; Michelin transport tyres 29/65-R18
• Rear axle: Single-piece forged lightweight alloy wheels
• 13J x 18 offset -10 with centre-lock nut; Michelin transport tyres 31/71-R18
• Colour:
• Agate Grey with water-based base paint; optional: Martini colours.

Vehicle price:

701,948 euros, excluding taxes. Deliveries from June 2019.

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