Do you need a 962 pwrd Speedster?
04-26-2010, 02:38 PM
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Kidding about what? That I am impressed that they could fit a 962 engine and 935 suspension in a 911 speedster and make it function? I don't know anything about Canepa except what I read in the linked article. If he drove this open car 200mph I suspect he's a bit off. But you don't have to like the looks to appreciate the project for what it is. Keep in mind that this was done in 1989, the era of the slantnose. Commisioned by a guy with a lot of money who isn't a Porsche enthusiast. Maybe it should be looked in this context?
04-26-2010, 03:32 PM
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Granted, a race car isn't a street car.
And if anyone is still beating the drum of Gary Primm not being a car enthusiast, go search him out.
11-24-2010, 01:15 PM
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HoggeL-- Hope your fam's doing very well, especially your new baby kiddo addition!
Dunno if I need it, but I know this thread need some pics of this unique beast, since the previously-posted photo links have died:
From "What Happens In Vegas… 1989 962 Powered Porsche Speedster for Sale" (no affiliation)
Dunno if I need it, but I know this thread need some pics of this unique beast, since the previously-posted photo links have died:
From "What Happens In Vegas… 1989 962 Powered Porsche Speedster for Sale" (no affiliation)
A 1989 Porsche Speedster powered by a 962 drive train has come out of hiding. This car, built in the late 80′s graced the pages of several enthusiast magazines. Since that time is has kept a very low profile having covered less than 2k miles. Like many of the best things from the 80′s (A-Team, Exile on Main Street, Voltron) it has emerged from its slumber and is offered for sale.
11-24-2010, 01:20 PM
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From Flat6 Magazine "Canepa's 962 Powered Porsche Speedster" article:
In the last issue we had the ANDIAL Carrera 4 with the water cooled 962 engine and now we have another contender for the ultimate street hot-rod, a 1989 Porsche Speedster with an IMSA version of the 962 engine installed. We actually have a number of good Porsche tuners in the United States and one of these tuners is an old friend of mine Bruce Canepa, of Canepa Design in Santa Cruz, California. Canepa has just finished a 1989 Porsche Speedster that may just be the ultimate street hot rod Porsche.
Originally Posted by Bruce Anderson
In the last issue we had the ANDIAL Carrera 4 with the water cooled 962 engine and now we have another contender for the ultimate street hot-rod, a 1989 Porsche Speedster with an IMSA version of the 962 engine installed. We actually have a number of good Porsche tuners in the United States and one of these tuners is an old friend of mine Bruce Canepa, of Canepa Design in Santa Cruz, California. Canepa has just finished a 1989 Porsche Speedster that may just be the ultimate street hot rod Porsche.
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11-24-2010, 01:24 PM
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From Pelican Parts Forum's "ANDIAL open house" thread:
scary fast car...
Here Larry is figuring out how he can do this to his SC
the surprise inside...
That is a Jerry Woods built 962 stuffed into the back of the car! (If more is better then too much is just right...)
Originally Posted by Quicksilver
scary fast car...
Here Larry is figuring out how he can do this to his SC
the surprise inside...
That is a Jerry Woods built 962 stuffed into the back of the car! (If more is better then too much is just right...)
