Porsche marks 50 years of 935 with five-part heritage video series
Porsche released a five-episode YouTube series featuring race engineer Norbert Singer and Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard to celebrate the 935's 50th anniversary.
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What Happened
Fifty years after the Porsche 935 was homologated in March 1976, the sports car manufacturer is marking the anniversary with a five-part series of “Porsche Heritage Moments” on its YouTube channel. Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard guides viewers through episodes that explore key evolutionary stages of the 935, from the original 1976 model to the radical 935/78 “Moby Dick” and a prototype used in a cycling speed record attempt.
Porsche 935 homologated for Group 5.
935/77 introduced with twin-turbo engine.
935/78 'Moby Dick' debuts, winning at Silverstone with up to 845 hp.
First 935 test car built, later used as pace car for a cycling speed record.
“In all episodes, it was important to us not to simply compare performance data. What truly matters is the spirit that runs through every variant: the precise interpretation of the regulations, the willingness to rethink technical solutions time and again, and the courage to make decisions under intense time pressure.”
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Reached on the Hunaudières straight at Le Mans with reduced drag.
Why this matters
The series highlights how Porsche's racing heritage and engineering innovation defined the 935, a car that pushed regulatory limits and evolved rapidly across five variants.
Terms in This Story
- Homologation
- The process of certifying a vehicle to meet regulatory standards for a specific racing class.
- Group 5
- A former FIA racing class allowing extensive modifications to production-based cars.
- Twin-turbo
- An engine forced-induction system using two turbochargers to reduce lag and improve power delivery.
- Downforce
- Aerodynamic force pushing a car toward the ground to improve traction and handling at high speeds.
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