In July 1962, Dan Gurney wins the Grand Prix of France in a Type 804 Grand Prix racing car. He is also victorious in Stuttgart’s Solitude race. Weighing 461 kilograms, this lightweight singleseater with a new eight-cylinder is the only Formula One racing car developed and built entirely by Porsche. It has a steel tubular frame and a body made of aluminum. The chassis features double wishbone suspension with torsion bar springs and internal shock absorbers. For the first time, Porsche fits a car with disc brakes all round.

 

Specifications

Model Year 1962
Engine 8-Cyl. Boxer
Displacement 1494 ccm
Power Output 132 kW (180 HP)
Top Speed 270 km/h

 

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Consumption data

911 GT3 RS

WLTP*
  • 13.2 l/100 km
  • 299 g/km
  • G Class
  • G Class

911 GT3 RS

Fuel consumption* / Emissions*
Fuel consumption* combined (WLTP) 13.2 l/100 km
CO₂ emissions* combined (WLTP) 299 g/km
CO₂ class G
CO₂ class weighted combined G