1968 Porsche 909 Bergspyder
Year of manufacture – 1968
Engine – 8-Zyl. Boxer
Engine capacity – 1,981 cc
Horsepower – 275 hp (202 kW)
Full speed – 250 km/h
The order was formulated in brief: “everything as simple as possible”. The 909 had thin plastic body on the aluminum frame, beryllium brake disks and a spherical tank – supplied for mountain races. The following characteristics are very important for this popular kind of sport: the weight of the racing car (not more than 384 kg), optimal weight distribution, mid-engine and the center location of the driver himself as well.