Post by milecoupe on Feb 27, 2007 4:39:26 GMT -4
Built with Japanese backing, Le Mans-winning driver Vern Schuppan created his very own street-legal Porsche 962. These cars were built as a tribute to his victory at the 1993 Le Mans behind the wheel of a Porsche 956. Since then, the Porsche 956 and its 962 IMSA-spec have become one of the most successful prototype racecars in history, claiming over 130 victories.
Specific details on how the Schuppan cars came about are quite rare. Supposedly five or six examples were built by Modena Cars in High and complied with either Japanese or German safety laws. Each car was entirely new since Schuppan manufactured his own chassis and body based on 962 designs. The only Porsche-sourced component was the engine which was the same used in 962C North American IMSA car, that is, the air-cooled, 3.3 liter, twin turbo version.
The price amount was recently modified from 2 500 000. Karl Ludvigsen wrote in his book, Porsche: Excellence was Expected, that the price was 195 million yen which would have amounted to 1.5 USD in 1994. In either case, the 962CR, when new, was one of the most expensive cars ever produced.
After payment failed to arrive when two cars were shipped to Japan, Schuppan was forced to declare bankruptcy. The 962CR remains as the only car Vern Schuppan has ever made.
price 1 500 000 USD
engine Air-Cooled Flat-6
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Turbo
displacement 3294 cc / 201.0 cu in
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in
compression 7.5:1
power 447.4 kw / 600.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
hp per litre 182.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
torque 650.0 nm / 479.4 ft lbs @ 6800 rpm
drive wheels RWD
front brakes Unassisted Ventilated Discs
f brake size 355 mm / 14.0 in
rear brakes Unassited Ventilated Discs
r brake size 355 mm / 14.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in
front tire size 255/35ZR-18
rear tire size 345/35ZR-18
weight 1050 kg / 2315 lbs
wheelbase 2794 mm / 110.0 in
front track 1665 mm / 65.6 in
rear track 1545 mm / 60.8 in
length 4280 mm / 168.5 in
width 1999 mm / 78.7 in
height 1074 mm / 42.3 in
transmission 5-Speed
gear ratios Not Available:1
top speed 370.1 kph / 230.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.5 seconds
Specific details on how the Schuppan cars came about are quite rare. Supposedly five or six examples were built by Modena Cars in High and complied with either Japanese or German safety laws. Each car was entirely new since Schuppan manufactured his own chassis and body based on 962 designs. The only Porsche-sourced component was the engine which was the same used in 962C North American IMSA car, that is, the air-cooled, 3.3 liter, twin turbo version.
The price amount was recently modified from 2 500 000. Karl Ludvigsen wrote in his book, Porsche: Excellence was Expected, that the price was 195 million yen which would have amounted to 1.5 USD in 1994. In either case, the 962CR, when new, was one of the most expensive cars ever produced.
After payment failed to arrive when two cars were shipped to Japan, Schuppan was forced to declare bankruptcy. The 962CR remains as the only car Vern Schuppan has ever made.
price 1 500 000 USD
engine Air-Cooled Flat-6
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Twin Turbo
displacement 3294 cc / 201.0 cu in
bore 97 mm / 3.82 in
stroke 74.4 mm / 2.93 in
compression 7.5:1
power 447.4 kw / 600.0 bhp @ 7000 rpm
hp per litre 182.15 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
torque 650.0 nm / 479.4 ft lbs @ 6800 rpm
drive wheels RWD
front brakes Unassisted Ventilated Discs
f brake size 355 mm / 14.0 in
rear brakes Unassited Ventilated Discs
r brake size 355 mm / 14.0 in
front wheels F 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 33.0 cm / 18.0 x 13.0 in
front tire size 255/35ZR-18
rear tire size 345/35ZR-18
weight 1050 kg / 2315 lbs
wheelbase 2794 mm / 110.0 in
front track 1665 mm / 65.6 in
rear track 1545 mm / 60.8 in
length 4280 mm / 168.5 in
width 1999 mm / 78.7 in
height 1074 mm / 42.3 in
transmission 5-Speed
gear ratios Not Available:1
top speed 370.1 kph / 230.0 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.5 seconds
