Street Legal Porsche 962C by Switec Up for Grabs

Many racing enthusiasts wish to get behind the wheel of their own track beast, but these cars can’t be driven on the road legally due to some made-up laws regarding safety. However, there are some former race cars that have been converted into street legal vehicles, such is the Porsche 962C thanks to Switec, in New Zealand.

Now, such an example is offered for sale via Elms Collection, for GBP349,950 (or approximately USD572,500 / EUR 395,500).

As a fresh reminder, we’ll tell you the Porsche 962 is a legend in Group C sports-prototype racing, having being raced by legends such as Derek Bell, Jochen Mass, Mario and Michael Andretti in races like Le Mans 24 hours and Daytona 24 hours.

The Switec 962 is powered by a twin-turbo, 3.6-liter, boxer six-cylinder engine which produces a maximum output of 580 hp and 741 Nm of torque (545 lb.ft.), coupled with an H-pattern 5-speed gearbox. The total weight of the car is 1,830 lb (830 kg).

Over a period of four years, between 2001 and 2005, Sauber F1 team ex-chief engineer Ernest Schlaepfer built the 962 and made it a road going reality. The whole process required $2 million (GBP1.22 million / EUR1,38 million) and the final result, as you can see for yourselves, is outstanding

A Porsche Aluminium Fab Car IMSA chassis was the starting point for this 962 and Schlaepfer added a full carbon fibre "long tail" body, leather trimmed bucket seats with six point harnesses, air conditioning, collapsible steering column and detachable Momo racing wheel. Slim Borgudd, ex Formula 1 and Le Mans driver, tested recently the Switec 962 on the track and he was impressed with the results.