1:18 Porsche 962 C #18 24H le Mans 1988 Shell Wollek Schuppan Merwe Norev

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 #18 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 biturbo boxer engine
• Power: Around 620 hp (depending on tuning)

Specific vehicle: #18 24H Le Mans 1988

• Team: Shell/Dunlop Porsche Team
• Drivers: Bob Wollek, Sarel van der Merwe, Vern Schuppan
• 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 18 also retired during the race.

Driver profiles

• Bob Wollek:

  • French racing driver, known for his successes in the World Sportscar Championship and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
  • He took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans several times, but without an overall victory.

• Sarel van der Merwe:

  • South African racing driver who was active in both the rally and sports car scenes.
  • Known for his participation in endurance racing and the South African Touring Car Championship.

• Vern Schuppan:

  • Australian racing driver who was successful in both Formula 1 and endurance racing.
  • Winner of the 1983 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. Although the number 18 car retired during the race, the 962 C remains an iconic model in motorsport history.