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Group C Automobilista 2 vs rFactor 2 Porsche 962C

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

1986 Porsche 962C | Porsche | SuperCars.net

Picture credit: Supercars.net

 

Specification of the Porsche 962c

Engine
Configuration962/72 B6
LocationMid, longitudinally-mounted
Weight175 kilo / 385.8 lbs
Constructionaluminium alloy block and head
Displacement2,994 cc / 182.7 cu in
Bore / Stroke95.0 mm (3.7 in) / 70.4 mm (2.8 in)
Compression7.5:1
Valvetrain4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
CamshaftChain driven
Fuel feedBosch Fuel Injection
Aspiration2 KKK Turbos
Power780 bhp / 582 kW @ 8,200 rpm
Torque710 Nm / 524 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm
Red Line8,400 rpm
BHP/Liter261 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
BodyKevlar, glass-reinforced plastic and aluminium panels
Chassissheet aluminium monocoque with rear subframe
Front suspensiondouble wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspensionlower wishbones, top rockers, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steeringrack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r)ventilated and cross-drilled discs
GearboxPorsche 5 speed Manual
ClutchDry, single plate
DriveRear-wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight900 kilo / 1,984 lbs
Length / Width / Height4,800 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)
Fuel tank120 Litre (31.7 Gallon US / 26.4 Gallon Imperial)
Wheels (fr/r)BBS 13 x 12 / 14.5 x 16
Performance figures
Power to weight0.87 bhp / kg
Top Speed340 km/h (211 mph)

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