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New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Porsche unveils one-of-a-kind 963 RSP
A one-of-a-kind 963 RSP, unveiled last week by Porsche AG, is a street-legal road car derived from the formidable 963 LMDh Le Mans prototype. The car is a tribute to motorsport legend Roger Penske, whose initials form the name of the car. The 963 RSP was influenced by the trailblazing 917 and an audacious drive that took place half a century ago. It made its debut on the streets near the Circuit de la Sarthe alongside the car that inspired its creation. A team from Porsche, Porsche Penske Motorsport and Porsche Cars North America worked in partnership with Penske as they prepared the car for the 24 hours of Le Mans. "This really started out as a 'what if?' – a passion project by a small team of enthusiasts at Penske and at Porsche who together imagined a version of the 963 that really resembled as closely as possible the spirit and appearance of the Count Rossi 917," said Porsche Cars North America president and chief executive officer Timo Resch. Resch, who conceived of the original idea, said the 917 from the story was every inch a race car, albeit one driven on the road. "We took the same approach with the 963 RSP. It uses beautiful materials of the best quality available, but is still every bit a race car underneath," he added. The 963 RSP features significant changes over the car on which it is based. Unlike the competition racecars, which are wrapped in different colours, the 963 RSP is the first of its kind to be painted; a unique challenge due to the nature of the carbon fiber and Kevlar bodywork which is ultra-thin in places to save weight. In a nod to the Count Rossi 917, the 963 RSP is finished in Martini Silver and features uniquely altered bodywork and a bespoke tan leather and Alcantara interior inspired by the trim choices made by Count Rossi 50 years ago. A dedicated mechanical and electronic setup were configured for its debut on the streets near Le Mans, including a raised ride height and softened dampers, as well as a reprogrammed control unit to allow for the headlights and taillights to operate closer to those of a road car. These changes along with modified bodywork to cover the wheel arches, the use of Michelin wet weather compound tires and even the fitment of a horn meant the car met the necessary criteria to be allowed to drive on the road and wear licence plates under special permission from the French authorities and with the enthusiastic support of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, which runs the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. "That was an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime," said Timo Bernhard, who was at the wheel of the 963 RSP for its first miles on the road. "Driving down a public road with a 917 beside me, it felt unreal. The car behaved perfectly, it felt a little friendlier and more forgiving than the normal 963, and felt super special and a lot more comfortable, especially as I was not needing all my safety gear." Penske, who is chairman of Penske Corp, said it had enjoyed a terrific relationship with Porsche dating back to 1972. "The Porsche 917/30, in particular, was one of the greatest eras in Team Penske history with numerous wins and championships, along with the closed-course speed record set by Mark Donohue in 1975. "With such a remarkable partnership continuing to this day, we felt it was time to create the most exciting car we could imagine," he added. Penske said just like the 917, he had wanted this car to be authentic to its origin and have as few changes to it as possible. "When we got into the project, the differences in the two generations of race cars provided a great challenge. What emerged is a car that has lost none of its edge and is exciting whether on the track or on the road," Penske said. The 963 RSP was on public display at the Circuit de la Sarthe during the 24 Hours of Le Mans before returning to Stuttgart to be shown at the Porsche Museum. In July, the car will appear alongside the 917 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Porsche 963 RSP: Le Mans race car turned into road-going hypercar
Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one-off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship – of which Le Mans is one of eight races – and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also has his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 1970s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is therefore limited to road use under "special circumstances". For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the headlights and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel-arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 1970s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed head restraint fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cupholder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't racetrack-smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, plus a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 has also been retuned to live on lower-octane petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche Content originally sourced from: Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one-off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship – of which Le Mans is one of eight races – and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also has his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 1970s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is therefore limited to road use under "special circumstances". For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the headlights and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel-arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 1970s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed head restraint fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cupholder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't racetrack-smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, plus a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 has also been retuned to live on lower-octane petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche Content originally sourced from: Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one-off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship – of which Le Mans is one of eight races – and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also has his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 1970s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is therefore limited to road use under "special circumstances". For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the headlights and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel-arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 1970s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed head restraint fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cupholder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't racetrack-smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, plus a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 has also been retuned to live on lower-octane petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche Content originally sourced from: Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one-off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship – of which Le Mans is one of eight races – and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also has his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 1970s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is therefore limited to road use under "special circumstances". For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the headlights and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel-arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 1970s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed head restraint fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cupholder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't racetrack-smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, plus a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 has also been retuned to live on lower-octane petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Porsche 963 RSP: Le Mans race car turned into road-going hypercar
Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship –of which Le Mans is one of eight races — and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 70s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is limited to road use under 'special circumstances'. For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the head- and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 70s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed headrest fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cup holder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't race track smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 engine has also been retuned to live on lower-octane road-going petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
West Australian
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Porsche 963 RSP: Le Mans race car turned into road-going hypercar
Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship –of which Le Mans is one of eight races — and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 70s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is limited to road use under 'special circumstances'. For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the head- and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 70s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed headrest fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cup holder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. As real-world roads aren't race track smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 engine has also been retuned to live on lower-octane road-going petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche
Perth Now
08-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Porsche 963 RSP: Le Mans race car turned into road-going hypercar
Porsche has a new hypercar based on its Le Mans Daytona hybrid (LMDh) class race car, but it's just a one off. Unveiled ahead of this week's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the new 963 RSP is based on the 963 race car that competes in the FIA's World Endurance Championship –of which Le Mans is one of eight races — and the IMSA SportsCar Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Daytona. The new 963 RSP is so named because it was built, nominally, for Roger Searle Penske, owner of many racing teams, the IndyCar racing series, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Porsche Penske Motorsports runs the factory team racing the 963. Through his eponymous corporation he also his hands in car dealerships, automotive engineering, trucking, and logistics. According to Porsche, the RSP is inspired by the Count Rossi 917 (pictured below), a race car from the 70s that was turned into a road-going vehicle, and remains on French roads to this day. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The team working on turning the 963 race car into the RSP decided early on to follow the Count Rossi 917 template, and make as few changes as possible. This, no doubt, reduced development time and cost significantly, but also means the RSP is not homologated, and is limited to road use under 'special circumstances'. For its debut on the streets near Circuit de la Sarthe, where the Le Mans 24 Hour race is held, it wore manufacturer plates. To that end the head- and tail-lights have been reprogrammed, while a horn and licence plate brackets have been added to the car. The most significant changes to the 963's exterior are the addition of fully covered wheel arches, and the removal of the blanking plates for the rear wing. Supplied Credit: CarExpert An enamel Porsche badge has been added to the front, while 70s-era Michelin logos are used for the rain-spec 18-inch race tyres that are wrapped around forged OZ racing wheels. Painting the 963 RSP in Martini Silver was problematic due to the car's Kevlar and carbon-fibre body. Some smaller body parts, such as the hinges and wing connectors, are finished in satin black. For the interior, the single-piece air-conditioned carbon seat is trimmed in leather. It is made more comfortable with a cushion down the middle and a fixed headrest fitted to the rear bulkhead. Leather is also used for the steering wheel, while faux suede is applied to the headlining, leg cushions and door trim. A 3D-printed cup holder has been added to the middle of the dashboard. Supplied Credit: CarExpert As real-world roads aren't race track smooth, the RSP sits on the 963's tallest suspension setting, and the race-going Multimatic DSSV dampers are set to their most absorbent. Powering the RSP is a hybrid system with a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 at its core, a 1.35kWh battery, 800V electrical system, and an electric motor that can deliver up to 50kW in short bursts. The drivetrain is in race-spec trim, and overall output is limited to the V8's maximum output of around 507kW (680hp). When the electric motor operates in tandem with the petrol engine, the V8's power is clipped so the maximum output of the drivetrain is maintained. Under light loads, the 963 can operate solely on electric power. Given the RSP will live most of its life driving at a moderate pace, the electric motor has been remapped to prioritise smooth power delivery. The V8 engine has also been retuned to live on lower-octane road-going petrol. After swanning around at Le Mans, the 963 RSP will head off to the Porsche museum in Stuttgart, and then make an appearance at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. MORE: Everything Porsche
