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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



Tamiya's re issue of the 956 is a true modelkit and comes with a 2 part body, seperate clear windows and decalsheet.
Although a bit more work is required than the (Tamtech) 962 building a 956 is straightforward job.
A minor problem are the modelwheels that come with the kit. The original 956 ran on 16inch wheels. Translated to 1/24 this means that you'll have to look for rims with a 18-19mm inner diameter.
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