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Interscope „Indy“

Carro de corrida, 1980

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The sole surviving Porsche “940” Indycar
Original chassis, original engine and original gearbox
Completely restored to running condition – finished in 2020

1980 Porsche Interscope Indycar IP-1 – Engine #5

One of three Interscope chassis built for the first Porsche Indycar Project

Background: Porsche and the Indianapolis Idea

By 1979 Porsche had already celebrated 20 years of international success in sports car racing – from the first Targa Florio win in 1959 to numerous victories at Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring and other major events. At this point, Porsche’s management decided to expand its North American racing activities and take on the ultimate challenge: The Indianapolis 500.

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O veículo em detalhes

With recent Le Mans wins (1976, 1977, 1979) the company had a proven, powerful and reliable engine. USAC regulations, however, required single-turbo engines running on pure methanol.

Manfred Jantke was named project leader, supported by veteran race engine engineer Valentin Schäffer. Interscope Racing, an experienced USAC team, was chosen as chassis partner, and Danny Ongais was announced as driver.

Development of the IP-1

The new aluminium monocoque was designed in Santa Ana, California by Roman Slobodinski. Porsche adapted the engine to 2.65 liters, used a four-speed gearbox, and set boost pressure according to regulations. Successful tests followed in Ontario in late 1979.
Rumors of Porsche’s superior pace led USAC to cap boost pressure for six-cylinder engines at the same level as V8s (48 inHg). This rendered the Porsche motor uncompetitive, requiring an all-new short-stroke design. In September 1980, Porsche AG canceled the project.
Two chassis were later fitted with Cosworth engines by Interscope.

The Offered Car
The example offered here was discovered in California in the early 2000s, still in Porsche specification but without its original engine. After years of searching, the owner acquired one of the rare 935/72 Indycar engines.
A meticulous restoration was completed in 2020, returning the car to running order and as-close-to-original specification as possible.

This Interscope IP-1 is the only surviving Porsche Indycar in original spec – a unique and important piece of Porsche’s North American racing history.

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Especificações

Ano de construção:	1980
Modelo:	Interscope „Indy“
Carroçaria:	Carro de corrida
Série:	Especialidades
Potência:	630 HP
Capacidade do cilindro:	2,6 Liter
Direção:	esquerda
Transmissão:	Manual
Tração:	Tração traseira

Combustível:	Gasolina
Cor do interior:	Preto
Cor exterior:	Branco
Condição:	Totalmente restaurado
Novo / usado:	Carro usado
Pronto para dirigir:	sim
Localização do carro:	Alemanha
Identificação do Elferspot:	5328636