Porsche WSC-95
The original WSC-95 at Donington Park | |||||
| Category | Le Mans Prototype | ||||
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| Constructor | Porsche (TWR) | ||||
| Designers | Ross Brawn (technical director) Tony Dowe (engineer) Ian Reed (designer, gearbox) David Fullerton (chassis engineer) | ||||
| Predecessor | Porsche 962C, Jaguar XJR-14 (original) | ||||
| Successor | Porsche RS Spyder Porsche LMP2000 (planned, LMP) | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Engine | 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) Type-935 Flat-6 Turbo mid-engine | ||||
| Power | 540 hp (402.7 kW) | ||||
| Lubricants | Mobil 1 | ||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Notable entrants | Team Joest | ||||
| Notable drivers | Davy Jones Alexander Wurz Manuel Reuter Michele Alboreto Stefan Johansson Tom Kristensen | ||||
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The Porsche WSC-95 (sometimes referred to as the TWR WSC-95) was a Le Mans Prototype originally built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing. It was modified by Porsche from the original Group C Jaguar XJR-14 from which it derived, and run by Joest Racing. Originally intended to race in the IMSA World Sportscar Championship, the WSC-95 saw very little race action even though it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in both 1996 and 1997 without being acknowledged as a factory supported project. It was later upgraded to the Porsche LMP1-98 before being retired. Only two cars were ever built.