How much is a Porsche 956 worth?
How much is a Porsche 956 worth?
The 956-003 sold for US$10.12 million in 2015.
Who designed the Porsche 956?
Norbert Singer
Porsche 956
| The factory-run Rothmans-sponsored 956 of Jochen Mass and Stefan Bellof. | |
| Category | Group C |
| Constructor | Porsche |
| Designer(s) | Norbert Singer |
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How many times did the Porsche 956 win Le Mans?
Porsche 956 is a prototype car and was used by Porsche factory team and other private teams in the World Endurance Championship and other competitions, including 24h Le Mans, between 1982 and 1986. The car claimed its first Le Mans victory in debut appearance in 1982, clinching three more wins from 1983 to 1985.
What happened Stefan bellof?
Stefan Bellof (20 November 1957 – 1 September 1985) was a West German racing driver. Bellof was killed in an accident during the 1985 1000 km of Spa, a round of the World Endurance Championship.
What is the history of the Porsche 956?
The 956 made its debut at the Silverstone 6 Hour race, the second round of the World Championship for Makes with Jacky Ickx and Derek Bell driving for the factory. After missing the following round at the 1000 km Nürburgring for developmental reasons, the Ickx/Bell unit reappeared at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
What is the difference between Porsche 917 and Porsche 956?
As a comparison, the ground effects Porsche 956 produced over three times as much downforce as the older model Porsche 917 that raced over a decade earlier. In 1983, 956 chassis #107 was used by Porsche as a testbed for their P01 Formula One engine, later badged as TAG and used exclusively by McLaren.
What happened to Michael Bell of F1 in 1984?
Bellof went on to win the 1984 World Sportscar Championship, driving alongside Bell in a Porsche 956, but sadly he was killed in an accident in the 1985 Spa 1000km. At the time, he was one of the most promising drivers in Formula 1.
Does the Porsche 956 have a dual-clutch transmission?
Porsche tested its Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) dual-clutch transmission in the 956 in the early 1980s. PDK would be used in the Porsche 962, and would eventually make its way into production Porsches with the 2009 997 Carrera and Carrera S. The Porsche 956 also appeared with two different rear wing designs.
