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The Porsche 962 C is an iconic racing car developed by Porsche in the 1980s for endurance racing. Here is some specific information about the car with starting number #17 that competed in the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans:

General information about the Porsche 962 C

• Manufacturer: Porsche
• Model: 962 C
• Class: Group C (endurance races)
• Production: 1984-1991
• Engine: 2.65-litre twin-turbo boxer engine
• Power: Around 620 hp (depending on tuning)

Specific vehicle: #17 24H Le Mans 1988

• Team: Shell/Dunlop Porsche Team
• Drivers: Klaus Ludwig, Hans-Joachim Stuck, Derek Bell
• Sponsor: Shell
• Paintwork: Mainly in Shell colors, with distinctive red and yellow stripes.
• Race: 24 Hours of Le Mans 1988
• Result: The car with the number 17 retired during the race.

Driver profiles

• Klaus Ludwig:

  • German racing driver, known for his successes in the DTM and endurance races.
  • Multiple winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

• Hans-Joachim Stuck:

  • Also a German racing driver who was successful in Formula 1 as well as in the DTM and in endurance races.
  • Won Le Mans in 1986 and 1987.

• Derek Bell:

  • British racing driver, known for his numerous successes in endurance races.
  • Five-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Historical context

The Porsche 962 C was a further development of the successful Porsche 956 and dominated Group C in the 1980s. The vehicle combined advanced aerodynamics with a powerful and reliable engine, making it one of the most successful racing cars of its time.

Participation in the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans was part of Porsche's ongoing efforts to assert their dominance in endurance racing. Despite an early retirement of the number 17 car, the 962 C remains an iconic model in motorsport history.