A PIECE OF MOTORSPORT HISTORY // BRUN PORSCHE 962-107

The Brun Porsche featured above, chassis 962-107, began its career as the 962C-107 and competed in the World Sportscar Championship with the Brun Porsche team. In its first outing, the German prototype scored a podium finish when it took third at the 1000km of Mugello in 1985. Shortly thereafter the 962 finished 10th overall at the 1000km of Silverstone, before heading across the channel to compete in motorsports greatest test of endurance, the 24 Hours of Le Mans... [read more]

As it turns out, victory was not in the cards for the 962-107 and after a crash at the 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans, the chassis was repared and the car brought within IMSA-GTP specifications. This required the Porsche to run an air-cooled single turbo powerplant in addition to other minor changes. Before the car was shipped to the US, Porsche rebranded the prototype 962-107, dropping the Group C designation.

In 2000, the Porsche 962-107 was meticulously restored to its original condition, toe include the IMSA livery it sported during the mid-eighties. Additional improvements included an upgrade to Brembo brakes, a new Garrett turbocharger and a complete overhaul of the 3.2L air-cooled powerplant.

Since it was retired in 1987 the 962-107 has seen light track duty and was most recently seen at an SCCA event at Portland International Raceway.

Race Results // Brun Porsche 962-107:
1985 1000km Mugello, Bellof / Boutsen, #19, 3rd
1985 1000km Silverstone, Boutsen / Brun, #19, 10th
1985 LeMans 24, Brun / Theys, Gouhier, #19, DNF
1986 Miami 3 hrs, Larrauri / Sigala, #3, 7th
1986 Watkins Glen 6 hrs, Larrauri / Moretti, #3, 2nd
1986 500km Mid Ohio, Larrauri / Sigala, #3, 8th
1986 Palm Beach 3 hrs, Larrauri / Moretti, #3, 6th
1986 500 mi Watkins Glen, Larrauri / Moretti, #3, 2nd
1987 500 mi Road Atlanta, Shelton / Shelton, #62, 3rd

Spec Sheet:
Chassis: Bonded and riveted aluminum monocoque. Composite Kevlar body panels.
Engine: Air cooled 3.2L six cylinder boxer. Two valves per cylinder. Single turbocharger. Over 750bhp
Transmission: Fully synchronized 5 speeds plus reverse.
Brakes: Brembo vented dual circuit discs with dual calipers.
Dimensions: Length – 193.0”, Width 78.7”, Height – 39.2”, Wheelbase – 108.3”
Performance: Top Speed – over 220 miles per hour.

Photo: Camden Thrasher
Editorial: Justin Coffey