Porsche 962 C '88

Porsche 962 C
Production Info
Porsche	Porsche 1988 Race Car Germany
Engine and Power
Engine Code	935/82
Displacement	2,649 cc
Engine Type	Flat-6
Aspiration	Twin-Turbocharged
Power	700 PS (690 bhp)
Torque	72.4 kgf·m (523.6 lb·ft)
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Mid-Engined
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Gearbox	5-speed
Weight	850 kg (1,874 lbs.)
Balance	41 : 59
Performance
Top Speed	331 km/h (206 mph)
PWR	1.21 kg/PS
PP in GT7	845.47
Class	Gr.1
Dimensions
Length	4,770 mm (187.8 in.)
Width	1,990 mm (78.3 in.)
Height	1,080 mm (42.5 in.)

"These Group C cars scored numerous endurance racing championships for Porsche."

―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection

The Porsche 962 C '88 is a race car produced by Porsche. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport (as part of Update 1.38) and Gran Turismo 7.

Contrary to its depicted year, the car represented in-game is the #1 driven by Jacky Ickx and Jochen Mass in the 1985 World Sportscar Championship. It finished 3rd in the Driver's Championship, with Rothmans Porsche winning the Team's Championship.

In-game description

"The world of motorsports is known for its extremely competitive development, which makes Porsche's achievements during the 190s truly miraculous. Porsche won at Le Mans in 1982 and 1983 with their 956, and the updated Porsche 956C went on to win 2 more Le Mans races. The Porsche 962 series is a race car that is directly linked to the legendary 956 series, and the Porsche 962C won at Le Mans in 1986 and 1987, contributing to the last 2 of the 7 consecutive Le Mans victories by Porsche that started in 1981. The 962C remains a potent piece of machinery to this day. Are you ready to harness the power of this legendary Porsche?"

―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Legend Car Dealership

Car Index (GT7)

The Porsche 962 C is a prototype racing car Porsche that debuted in 1985 in order to compete in the WEC (World Endurance Championships).

Porsche developed the 956 starting in 1982 for the WEC, fought under the FIA Group C category. The 956 showed spectacular performance from its debut year, winning races in the WEC as well as dominating the Le Mans 24 hour race. Thereafter the 956 was improved for the IMSA-GTP of North America which had similar regulations as the WEC, and debuted in 1984 as the 962. Then in the following year of 1985 when the Group C safety regulations were changed to be in line with the IMSA-GTP, Porsche gave birth to the 962 C. It was powered by the flat 6 twin turbo engine that the Porsche 956 had refined in European races.

The Porsche 962 C brought many victories and championship titles home to Porsche, beginning with winning 7 out of 10 races in the WEC during its debut year. In 1986 it won 4 races out of 9 in the WSPC (World Sports Prototype Championship), which took the place of the WEC. In 1987 it dominated Le Mans, and then placed 2nd here in 1988.

Café Conversations (GT7)

Jeremy

Porsche has contributed greatly to motorsport over the years, as a manufacturer and seller to privateers. Even in the world's fastest racing category, the sports prototype class... it has simultaneously engaged a factory team while selling its machines to privateers. Indeed, Porsche's widespread support of racing culture is an integral part of its legacy. This is evidenced by the history of the 956 and 962, two Group C models from the early '80s. Although the 962's factory team withdrew from competition in 1988... The cars continued racing for teams of privateers. It's said that Porsche manufactured 150 956 and 962s during their racing careers.

Kunihisa Ito

Anybody who has played Gran Turismo has gotten behind the wheel of this car at least once. The 956 and succeeding 962... Racked up wins for Porsche on the world stage for decades. Indeed, the 962C is universally recognized as 'the most successful sports-racing prototype' ever produced. Its bright colors, simple bodywork... And vertical-fin supported rear wings are as fresh today as they were the day it first hit the track.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo Sport ( v1.38+)	Porsche Brand Central	1,000,000	---
Gran Turismo 7	Legend Cars	1,250,000	Complete Master International A-License with all Golds Nations Cup livery: Participate in the 2025 GTWS Round 2 Nations Cup Viewers Campaign

Gallery

The Spain Nations Cup livery given out from 2025 GTWS Round 2 Nations Cup Viewers Campaign. Note that the livery has a dynamic driver name equipped.

The original livery design originally intended for the 2025 GTWS Round 2 Nations Cup Sprint Race.

Liveries

• G. Wolf's livery in The World Group C Racing Championship Special Event, based on the Shell 962 C.
• B. Juarez's livery in The World Group C Racing Championship Special Event.
• Y. Gentile's livery in The World Group C Racing Championship Special Event, based on the Newman 962 C.
• R. Mizuno's livery in The World Group C Racing Championship Special Event, based on the Advan Alpha Nova 962 C.
• H. Collins' livery in The World Group C Racing Championship Special Event; a slight variation of the base livery.

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Trivia

• The livery is censored as Rothmans is a tobacco brand, and due to anti-tobacco laws, it was changed to "Racing" instead.
  • However, a photo of it with actual Rothmans logos can be seen in Porsche's Museum in Brand Central.
  • The livery is actually anachronistic, as factory 962s that were raced in 1988 are fitted with a black, red, and yellow Shell/Dunlop livery. This might be an oversight as to why it was assigned as a 1988 model.
    • This livery would later be referenced in The World Group C Racing Championship special event in Gran Turismo 7.
• Y. Gentile's 962 C in the World Group C Racing Championship special event uses the Northern Isle Speedway track logo decal, which is not available in the Livery Editor through normal means.
  • The same livery also used colored BBS, Brembo and Dunlop logos, which is also not possible by the player as none of the Brand Logos in the Livery Editor can be colored, even if the logo is only one color. The BBS logo in particular has no one-color variant.