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Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche 963 RSP unveiled as a street-ready hypercar based on Le Mans LMDh racer
The 963 RSP carries over much of the design and structure from the LMDh race car, including its carbon-fibre monocoque and aerodynamic profile Check Offers Porsche 963 RSP, a one-off road-legal prototype derived from its 963 LMDh endurance race car, has been unveiled globally. Developed to mark 50 years since the Porsche 917 driven by Count Rossi, the 963 RSP is a hybrid between a race machine and a road car. While registered for use on public roads—complete with French license plates—the car maintains its race-focused engineering and retains the core of its original competition chassis. It is scheduled to appear at major automotive events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Monterey Car Week. Porsche 963 RSP: Design The 963 RSP carries over much of the design and structure from the LMDh race car, including its carbon-fibre monocoque and aerodynamic profile. To comply with road regulations, certain modifications were made, such as closing off the wheel well vents and raising the ride height. Turn signals, number plate mounts, and other legally required elements were added. Also Read : Porsche adjusts electrification strategy with job cuts and lower sales targets The car runs on Michelin rain-spec tyres mounted on 18-inch OZ Racing wheels. These changes were aimed at ensuring legal compliance while keeping the car visually and functionally close to its racing counterpart. Porsche 963 RSP: Cabin The cabin is kept minimalist and performance-focused. The only FIA-approved racing seat, equipped with a six-point harness, is available. Alcantara and leather are selectively utilized, and the only concessions to day-to-day useability are on the steering wheel with leather grips and a 3D-printed cup holder that can be installed or removed. Standard comfort or convenience features found in production road cars are largely absent. The startup process still requires a technician and a laptop, reflecting the vehicle's original motorsport purpose. Also Read : Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era Porsche 963 RSP: Specifications Underneath the bodywork, the 963 RSP is powered by a 4.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, originally developed for the 918 Spyder. This is paired with an 800-volt hybrid system that includes a Bosch motor and Fortescue Zero battery. Power is delivered through a 7-speed Xtrac sequential gearbox. While Porsche has not released detailed performance figures, the setup is designed for high output and rapid throttle response, consistent with the car's racing origins. Suspension tuning has been tweaked for road driving, but the mechanical setup is similar to the track model. The 963 RSP won't see series production. It remains a singular car aimed at proving the crossover between racing and road applicability of technology, as well as a historical nod within the endurance racing heritage of Porsche. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 12 Jun 2025, 08:51 AM IST
NZ Autocar
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Porsche 963 RSP is a one-off racer for the road
This road-legal racer was inspired by a similar version of the Le Mans-winning Porsche 917 built 50 years ago. Porsche has created a road-legal version of its 963 hypercar. That's the machine vying to win this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only one Porsche 963 RSP has been produced. It is inspired by a similar one-off, road-legal version of the two-time Le Mans-winning Porsche 917 race car. The German company made that one 50 years ago. Porsche ensured the historic car was road legal by adding a set of exhaust silencers, extra mirrors, side indicators and a horn. However, the modifications are slightly more significant for the 963. The lightweight CF bodywork was painted in the same Martini Silver hue as the Porsche 917 race car. On the nose is an enamel Porsche badge, rather than a sticker. New vents adorn the front wings and a unique 3D printed badge they applied to the rear light bar. Forged OZ racing wheels are wrapped in 18-inch Michelin tyres with a seventies-era logo added. Inside is a bespoke, hand-made interior featuring tan leather and Alcantara upholstery. Carbon seats are air-conditioned, like the 963 race car's. Under the hood? The Porsche 963 RSP features a race-tuned 500kW hybrid powertrain. At its heart is a 4.6-litre V8 engine from the Porsche 918 Spyder supercar, boosted by two turbochargers. It can spin to over 8000rpm. The motor was remapped to make power delivery smoother and to permit the use of regular petrol. The solitary 963 RSP was commissioned by Roger Penske, whose initials 'RSP' give the car its name. The Porsche Penske Motorsport team won both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and World Endurance Championship with the 963 last year. It is bringing three cars along to compete in Le Mans. The Porsche 963 RSP will make its public debut at the Circuit de la Sarthe during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, before returning to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart. In July, the car will participate in the Goodwood Festival of Speed, along with the 917.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Unveil Road Legal Version Of Their Le Mans Hypercar
Porsche Unveil Road Legal Version Of Their Le Mans Hypercar. Porsche have unveiled a one-off road legal version of their Le Mans hypercar, the 963 RSP. Revealed on the streets surrounding Le Mans, the car pays homage to the iconic 917 'Kurzheck' road car driven through France 50 years ago. The initials RSP nod to legendary motorsport figure Roger S. Penske, whose involvement was key to the project's realisation. In April 1975, Count Gregorio Rossi drove his privately owned Porsche 917 (chassis 030) from the company's Zuffenhausen base to Paris. Porsche marked the 50th anniversary of that unconventional adventure by recreating the moment with the all-new 963 RSP driving alongside the original 917. Despite being based on an uncompromising racing car, the 963 RSP has been adapted for limited road use. Ride height was raised, dampers softened, and the control unit modified to operate road-legal lighting and indicators. The hybrid powertrain – a 4.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired with an electric motor – remains unchanged from the race version, though tuning adjustments were made to enable the car to run on conventional fuel and deliver smoother power for road use. The 963 RSP will be on display during the 24 Hours of Le Mans, before heading to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The Porsche 963 RSP in Photos
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Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Count Rossi's Street-Legal Porsche 917 in Photos
More from Robb Report A Rare Early Basquiat Painting Could Fetch $15 Million at Auction A 140-Year-Old Hamptons Home With Original Detailing Just Listed for $14.3 Million American Spirits Brands Exported a Record $2.4 Billion Last Year Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article. Count Rossi's Porsche 917 The race car was converted for road use in 1975 The dashboard was covered in suede The tan leather seats were commissioned from Hermes The 917 drove from the factory to Paris Gregorio Rossi di Montelera and his street-legal Porsche 917
