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Porsche Unveils 963 RSP Road-Legal Le Mans Racer With First Public Drive

Developed by Porsche Penske Motorsport to honor the 917 road model, the RSP combines race-spec engineering with refined materials for future Le Mans competition.

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Overview

  • Former Le Mans champion Timo Bernhard completed the first public road test of the 963 RSP near Le Mans.
  • Its hybrid powertrain pairs a 4.6-litre twin-turbo V8 with an electric motor and 800-volt technology to deliver 670bhp.
  • Porsche says 80 percent of the drivetrain components are shared with the 2013 918 Spyder hypercar.
  • The carbon-fibre and Kevlar body encloses an interior of Alcantara, soft tan leather and unique 3D-printed '963 RSP' badging.
  • Created by Porsche Penske Motorsport with Roger Penske to mark 50 years since the 917’s road debut, the one-off model’s production future remains unconfirmed.