Chassis 9308900033 (‘033’)was one of three new 935s supplied to Dick Barbour Racing in San Diego during the 1978 season. The other pair were ‘024’ and ‘037’, the latter of which was supplied as just a…
Read MoreChassis 007 was the last works 935 produced. Porsche assembled 007’s tub and subframe assemblies so that in the event chassis 006 (their 1978 race car) incurred heavy damage, 007 could…
Read MoreThe 935 / 78 was the last and most highly developed 935. Only one example was ever finished (chassis 006) although the spare was finally completed many years later (007). Reserved for works…
Read MoreAfter Porsche pipped BMW to the 1976 World Championship of Makes, an uprated 935 was created for the 1977 season. Most notably, the engine was switched from a single to twin turbos while there…
Read MoreChassis 002 (R16) was the second of eight works 935s built between late 1975 and early 1978. It served as Porsche’s primary race car for the 1976 season and variously appeared with both…
Read MoreAlthough Porsche ultimately prevailed over BMW in the 1976 World Manufacturers Championship, the ten point margin of victory was closer than it should have been. Accordingly, for the 1977 season…
Read MoreChassis 003 (also known as R17) was a single turbo 1976-spec. 935 that raced just once: at the 1977 Mugello 6 Hours (round two of the 1976 World Championship). Porsche took 003 to Mugello for…
Read MoreIn July 1977, Porsche sprang a surprise when it entered a heavily revised 935 for the annual Norisring races in Germany. Although the new 935/2 looked outwardly similar to the firm’s existing 935, it was…
Read MoreChassis 001 was the first of eight works Porsche 935s assembled between late 1975 and early 1978. It was the first Porsche to carry a 930 VIN prefix (9305700001) and was also referred to as R15. After…
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