1977 Porsche 936/77 Spyder
Porsche 936/77 Spyder
Year of manufacture – 1977
Engine – 6-Zyl.Boxer Turbo
Engine capacity – 2,142 cc
Horsepower – 540 hp (397 kW)
Full speed – 360 km/h
Developed specifically for the World Sports Car Championship, the 936 ranks among the most successful Porsche racing cars, with three Le Mans victories to its credit. In 1976, it was the first Porsche with a turbo engine to win in Le Mans. In 1977, Jacky Ickx, Jurgen Barth, and Hurley Haywood defeat the Renault factory armada of six racing cars. In 1981 the 936 makes a sensational comeback at Le Mans with yet another overall victory.
Year of manufacture – 1977
Engine – 6-Zyl.Boxer Turbo
Engine capacity – 2,142 cc
Horsepower – 540 hp (397 kW)
Full speed – 360 km/h
Developed specifically for the World Sports Car Championship, the 936 ranks among the most successful Porsche racing cars, with three Le Mans victories to its credit. In 1976, it was the first Porsche with a turbo engine to win in Le Mans. In 1977, Jacky Ickx, Jurgen Barth, and Hurley Haywood defeat the Renault factory armada of six racing cars. In 1981 the 936 makes a sensational comeback at Le Mans with yet another overall victory.
