Porsche has unveiled the 963 RSP, a street-legal version of its Le Mans Prototype racing car. The 963 RSP is a unique creation that combines the performance and technology of a racing car with everyday drivability.
The 963 RSP shares many of the same components as the standard Porsche 963, including a twin-turbo 4.6-liter V-8 engine and a spec hybrid system consisting of an electric motor and power electronics from Bosch. The battery is a small, 800-volt lithium ion unit that bolts into the carbon-fiber tub.
The car has been modified to make it drivable on public roads, with features such as turn signals and a horn. However, it still retains many of its racing heritage, including Michelin treaded rain tires and an adjustable ride height system.
Porsche got special permission from French authorities to drive the 963 RSP on the roads around Le Mans, and Timo Bernhard, a longtime Porsche works driver and current brand ambassador, took the car out for a spin. “That was an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime,” he said. “Driving down a public road with a 917 beside me—it felt unreal.”
The 963 RSP is currently on display at Le Mans and will be displayed at the Porsche Museum before being taken to the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week. While there are no plans for another production run, Urs Kuratle, head of the Porsche LMDh project, says that “never say never.” If you’re interested in owning one of these unique cars, be prepared for a hefty price tag.
Source: https://www.motor1.com/news/761849/porsche-963-rsp-reveal