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1983: Boss #18
1983: BP #11
1983: BP #47
1983: Canon #14
1983: Kenwood #21
1983: Marlboro #08
1983: New Man #12
1983: Rothmans #01
1983: Rothmans #02
1983: Rothmans #03
1983: Rothmans #33
1983: Skoal #16
1984: Canon #14
1984: Canon #16
1984: Dallas #17
1984: Gaggia #20
1984: Kenwood #11
1984: New Man #07
1984: New Man #08
1984: New Man #12
1984: Rollei #21
1984: Skoal #33
1984: Skoal #33 Spa
1984: Swap Shop #26
1984: T Marts #34
1984: Warsteiner #09
1985: American #33
1985: American #55
1985: Barclay #10
1985: Canon #14
1985: Ducados #26
1985: Guffanti #18
1985: Kenwood #11
1985: New Man #07
1985: New Man #08
1985: Torno #19
1986: Blanchet #19
1986: Bontempi #09
1986: Liqui Moly #14
1986: Primagaz #12
1986: Spirit #08
1986: Taka Q #07
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In 1981 Porsche started work on a prototype racer to suit the new Group C regulations. It was the first all new racer Porsche constructed in over a decade and was quite a departure from the 936, which shared many components with Porsche's prototypes of the late 1960s.
The only proven part of the new '956' was the aluminum flat 6 engine, which had powered the 936.



For many years Porsche had relied on a triangular spaceframe structure for their products, but to keep up with the competition a completely new aluminum monocoque chassis was designed for the 956. The monocoque supported the front suspension and a rear subframe. The engine and rear suspension were mounted on the subframe. Suspension was by wishbones all-round with the rear coil-spring / shock absorber unit mounted on top of the gearbox to keep them out of the airflow.



Models for Porsche 956
Manufacturer Model Scale Dimensions (LxWxH) Wheelbase Front spur Rear spur
Tamiya Porsche 956 Canon 1/24 99.9x82.5x0.0 99.9 82.2 82.5
Tamiya Porsche 956 Newman
1/24 99.9x82.5x0.0 99.9 82.2 82.5

Kenwood #21 Porsche Kremer Racing (D) 1983
Participated in:
Le Mans 24 hrs Group C, Le Mans

Porsche 956 #101 Class: C
Engine: Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Colors: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Sponsors: KENWOOD/BP

Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)/Michael Andretti (USA)/Philippe Alliot (F)
listed, never drove: John Paul, Jr. (USA)

Result: 3rd (6 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 8th(3:28.89)

Photo by: Phil Boulton
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