All About The Porsche 962 - 2

...During the 1985 Le Mans race it was the quickest vehicle on the track.
For more than 10 years the Porsche 962 dominated the race tracks but over time the 962 began to show it's age against some of the newer Jaguars and Mercedes that were showing up on the World Championship circuit. But it was still holding its own on the Le Mans track.
This was a car with a mid mount engine with a 2994 cc displacement, 780 BHP @ 8200 RPM, and 525 lbs of torque @ 5000 RPM and it had 260 hp.
Porsche has spent most of its time in existence on the race track. In fact that's where its beginnings are and that's where it's endings will most likely be too. An the full line of street cars is also very important to Porsches well being.
If you are the next Andretti than the 962 might be just the right choice for you if your budget is up to the challenge. If you are looking for a street car that is both functional and fun then one of the many other Porsche models would be a much better choice.
Before you do anything do your research. Learn the differences between the different models. Some of these differences are very subtle. Do some online price checking and discover where you can get the best buys. Remember the price of Porches varies a great deal around the countryside.
We hope that the article you just read was just what you were looking for. Remember, if you need further assistance, or information, we have this whole site that is dedicated to Porches and Porche models.

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