# Schuppan Porsche 962R: Street-legal Le Mans Racer

> Vern Schuppan builds limited-run 962R race cars for $1.62m street use.
- Title: Schuppan Porsche 962R: Street-legal Le Mans Racer | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Car and Driver — https://caranddriver.com/reviews/a74278904/1992-schuppan-porsche-962r-archive-drive
- Published: 2026-11-07T15:33:02+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: schuppan, porsche, 962r, group c, street car, le mans, race car, 1.62m, 680hp, 215mph, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Vern Schuppan's Team Schuppan 962CR street cars, priced at $1.62m, are the fastest street-legal cars with 680hp and 215mph top speed.