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Porsche 956
The factory-run Rothmans-sponsored 956 of Jochen Mass and Stefan Bellof.
CategoryGroup C
ConstructorPorsche
Designer(s)Norbert Singer
PredecessorPorsche 936
SuccessorPorsche 962
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum monocoque
Engine2.65 litre Porsche Type-935 turbocharged Flat-6
Transmission5-speed manual
Competition history
Debut1982 Silverstone Circuit

The Porsche 956 was a Group C sports-prototype racing car designed by Norbert Singer and built by Porsche in 1982 for the FIA World Sportscar Championship. It was later upgraded to the 956B in 1984. In 1983, driven by Stefan Bellof, this car established a record that would stand for 35 years, lapping the famed 20.832 km (12.93 mi) Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:11.13 during qualifying for the 1000 km Sports Car race. The record was finally surpassed by Timo Bernhard in a derestricted Porsche 919 Evo on 29 June 2018.[1]

  1. ^ 5:19.55 minutes – Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo takes record on Porsche Newsroom

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