The awesome Group C Porsche 962c takes centre stage in a head to head Automobilista 2 vs rFactor2 battle. Let the battle commence at Spa Francorchamps.
KenRacing is back with the Group C monster that is the Porsche 962 c. With Automobilista 2 and rFactor 2 being the platform titles for this test he takes the car to Spa Francorchamps. The Group C era of racing is so iconic, such powerhouse cars and iconic liveries that oozes nostalgia a moment in sporting history that will forever live on in the memories.
The Mighty Porsche 962c
Picture credit: Supercars.net
Specification of the Porsche 962c
Engine
Configuration
962/72 B6
Location
Mid, longitudinally-mounted
Weight
175 kilo / 385.8 lbs
Construction
aluminium alloy block and head
Displacement
2,994 cc / 182.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke
95.0 mm (3.7 in) / 70.4 mm (2.8 in)
Compression
7.5:1
Valvetrain
4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft
Chain driven
Fuel feed
Bosch Fuel Injection
Aspiration
2 KKK Turbos
Power
780 bhp / 582 kW @ 8,200 rpm
Torque
710 Nm / 524 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm
Red Line
8,400 rpm
BHP/Liter
261 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Body
Kevlar, glass-reinforced plastic and aluminium panels
Chassis
sheet aluminium monocoque with rear subframe
Front suspension
double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
lower wishbones, top rockers, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering
rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r)
ventilated and cross-drilled discs
Gearbox
Porsche 5 speed Manual
Clutch
Dry, single plate
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight
900 kilo / 1,984 lbs
Length / Width / Height
4,800 mm (189 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 1,080 mm (42.5 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)
2,650 mm (104.3 in) / 1,634 mm (64.3 in) / 1,548 mm (60.9 in)
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