1:18 Porsche 962 C #19 24H le Mans 1988 Shell Mario Michael John Andretti 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: #19 24H Le Mans 1988

• Team: Shell/Dunlop Porsche Team
• Drivers: Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, John Andretti
• Sponsor: Shell
• Paintwork: Mainly in Shell colors, with distinctive red and yellow stripes.
• Race: 24 Hours of Le Mans 1988
• Result: The vehicle with the number 19 reached 6th place in the overall ranking.

Driver profiles

• Mario Andretti:

  • Legendary American racing driver who was successful in various motorsport disciplines, including Formula 1, IndyCar and endurance racing.
  • Formula 1 World Champion in 1978 and multiple winner of the Indy 500.

• Michael Andretti:

  • American racing driver and son of Mario Andretti, known for his successes in the IndyCar series.
  • He took part in both Formula 1 and endurance races.

• John Andretti:

  • American racing driver and nephew of Mario Andretti who was successful in both the NASCAR and IndyCar series.
  • He also took part in various long-distance races.

Historical context

The #19 car's participation in the 1988 24 Hours of Le Mans was particularly notable as it was driven by the renowned Andretti family. Despite strong competition and the challenges of a 24-hour race, the team achieved a respectable 6th place overall, underlining the skill and dedication of the drivers.