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Schuppan Porsche 962R: Street-legal Le Mans Racer
Vern Schuppan builds limited-run 962R race cars for $1.62m street use.
In brief
Vern Schuppan builds limited-run 962R race cars for $1.62m street use. Vern Schuppan's Team Schuppan 962CR street cars, priced at $1.62m, are the fastest street-legal cars with 680hp and 215mph top speed. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Schuppan's 962R Street Car Plan
Vern Schuppan plans to build 50 street-legal Group C race cars based on his 1992 Porsche 962R.
Limited Production Numbers
The first 50 Team Schuppan 962CRs will be sold worldwide, with 17 heading for the United States.
Japanese Sponsorship
Art Sport Division, a Japanese company led by Toshio Terada, commissions the street cars for $220 million in yen.
Hiroyuki Miyake's Order
Real-estate executive Hiroyuki Miyake, a Schuppan sponsor, ordered a Le Mans racer with minimal modifications for street use.
Racing History
The 1992 Porsche 962R started life in IMSA with the Primus team and was driven at Le Mans in 1988 by Brian Redman, Jean-Pierre Jarier, and Eje Elgh.
Street Legal Modifications
Schuppan added a full three-way catalyst system, Bosch Motronic MP 1.2 engine management, and two catalytic converters for emissions compliance.
Engine Specifications
The 962R features a Porsche-built 24-valve twin-turbo 2.6-liter engine producing 680 horsepower with 475 lb-ft torque.
Carbon Fiber Chassis
All street cars will have Schuppan's carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and carbon-fiber/Kevlar bodywork instead of original Porsche panels.
Street Performance
The 962R accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaches 125 mph in 8.5 seconds with a top speed of 215 mph.
Driving Experience
The 962R has a stiff cockpit with minimal headroom, requiring careful maneuvering in tight spaces and offering precise handling on smooth roads.
Street Use Challenges
The 962R's size and noise make it difficult to drive on regular roads, with police radar guns likely to detect its high speed.
Street Car Target
Schuppan aims to build 50 street cars, with 17 for the United States, and plans to sell them by October 1992.
Market Position
Schuppan's 962CRs are the fastest street-legal cars in the world, priced at $1.62 million, ahead of the Jaguar XJ220 and McLaren F1.
Production Details
Schuppan's operation in High Wycombe, UK, employs 35 people and produces one car per month for street use.
Racing Heritage
Schuppan's 962R won Le Mans in 1983 and has a history of racing success in Formula 1 and the Indianapolis 500.
Street Car Future
Schuppan plans to enter the Daytona 24 Hours with a 962CR and offer customers racing upgrades for track use.
In short
Vern Schuppan's Team Schuppan 962CR street cars, priced at $1.62m, are the fastest street-legal cars with 680hp and 215mph top speed.
