P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A new one-off street version of the Porsche 963 breaks cover ahead of Le Mans.
“Recently, Porsche unveiled the 963 RSP, a road-legal version of its successful LMDh prototype, just in time for the Le Mans 24 Hours race.
The Porsche 963 RSP was first presented publicly on the streets near the Circuit de la Sarthe, preceding the official Le Mans test by two days.
This venture was a joint effort involving Porsche AG, Porsche Penske Motorsport, Porsche Cars North America, and esteemed team owner Roger Searle Penske.
Named after Penske’s founder, this car represents the collaboration between Team Penske and Porsche in both the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship.
The road-legal 963 concept emerged during a meeting at Road Atlanta, spearheaded by key figures from Porsche and Penske Motorsport, sparking the idea to create a vehicle reminiscent of the 917 from 50 years ago.
The 963 RSP showcases a Martini Silver livery as a tribute to its predecessor, the 917 road car, staying true to the original spirit while being equipped with necessary road-friendly features.
To conform with road regulations, Porsche made specific modifications to the 963, such as adjusting ride height, dampers, and adding a horn, enabling it to be permitted for public road use at Le Mans.”
