Porsche 936
| Porsche 936 | |
|---|---|
Porsche 936/77-001, Le Mans winner 1977 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Racing car |
| Body style | Spyder |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.14 L Turbo Flat 6 12v 2.14 L Turbo Flat 6 24v 2.65 L Turbo Flat 6 24v |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Porsche 917 Porsche 908 |
| Successor | Porsche 956 |
The Porsche 936 is a Group 6 sports prototype racing car introduced in 1975 by Porsche as a delayed successor to the 917, a five-litre Group 5 Sports Car, and the 908, a three-litre Group 6 Prototype-Sports Car, both of which were retired by the factory after 1971. Its name came from using a variant of the Porsche 930's turbocharged engine, as well as competing in Group 6 racing.