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Porsche 956-003::

1983 Werks LeMans Winner and FIA World Endurance Champion

The most successful of the werks 956’s, 003 was among the 10 werks and 25 total 956’s that created the foundation for the Porsche 956/962 legacy. Between 1982 and 1987, the Porsche 956/962 won LeMans six times finishing 1-2-3 every year except 1987 when they finished a ‘mere’ 1-2. In North America, the Porsche 962 won 48 of 68 IMSA GTP races between 1984 (when it was introduced) and 1987 including 1-2-3 finishes at both Daytona and Sebring for three consecutive years (1985-1987).

956-003 Competition History (comprehensive):

FIA World Endurance Championship of Makes 1982
FIA World Endurance Championship of Drivers 1982
FIA World Endurance Championship of Makes 1983

Finish Car Number Event Drivers Date(s)
Second 2 Lemans Mass / Schuppan June 19 & 20, 1982
First 1 Spa Ickx / Mass September 5, 1982
First 1 Fuji Mass / Ickx October 3, 1982
First 1 Brands Hatch Bell / Ickx October 17, 1982
First 3 LeMans* Holbert/Haywood/Schuppan June 18 & 19, 1983
*covering a record distance of 3,135 miles

Technical Specifications:

Chassis: Bonded and riveted aluminum monocoque. Composite Kevlar body panels.
Engine: 2.65 litre, air cooled cylinders and water cooled heads, six cylinder boxer. Four valves per cylinder. Dual turbochargers. Over 620 bhp.
Transmission: Fully synchronized 5 speeds plus reverse.
Brakes: Porsche (ATE) 13” vented dual circuit discs with dual calipers.
Dimensions: Length – 189.0”, Width 78.7”, Height – 39.2”, Wheelbase – 104.3” Dry Weight: 1804 pounds (820kg)
Performance: Top Speed – over 220 miles per hour.

“Arguably the most successful of the most successful sports car in history, the Porsche 956/962.”

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