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Recently updated on January 23, 2024 at 05:52 am
In the world of "inconspicuous“ Super sports car there is a colorful sensation: the Porsche 930 TAG Turbo (SJ87), made for and by Stefan johansson, a former Formula 1 driver. With a unique look, the Johansson personally designed, the bolide is more than just a car - it is a rolling work of art. The model is the eighth of only eleven TAG turbos, made by Lanzante based on the Porsche 911 be built. It simmers under the hood 1,5 liter V6 TAG turbo engine, originally designed by Porsche for Formula 1 and used in Johansson's McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix 1987 was used.
Porsche 930 TAG Turbo (SJ87)
Originally the engine was powerful 750 PS, but in the street version he was still impressive 503 PS turned down. And the weight of the vehicle is also impressive: With only 1.019 kg (dry), the XNUMX shows that light weight and power can go hand in hand.
In addition, the driving experience is enhanced by a Six-speed manual and rear-wheel drive rounded. But Lanzante had to make extensive modifications to the F1 engine to make it roadworthy - smaller turbochargers, a new Crankcase and Reduzierung boost pressure by 25% are just some of the adjustments. But don't worry, despite the changes, the engine still revs at a breathtaking speed 9.000 U / min. The technology is supplemented by a modern Öhlins sports suspension and 17-inch wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires. a stronger one 993 transmission, Bag fuel tank and ceramic brakes round off the technical masterpiece.
Color accents also on the backs of the seats
The highlight of the special 930 TAG Turbo with the chassis number WP0ZZZ93ZHS050136 is, however, the one made by Johansson himself hand painting, the Strip in red, green, blue and yellow.
The color accents can also be found on the backs of the seats and are symbolic of various aspects of the life and career of the racing driver: Green for Johansson's helmet, Blue and Yellow for his Swedish origins and Red and White as a reminder of his time at McLaren in the Marlboro look. Incidentally, the finished car was presented for the first time in Goodwood, next to Lanzante's road-legal Pagani Zonda Revolution and some modified street legal ones McLaren F1 GTR's – impressive company for an impressive car. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe
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The Porsche 930 TAG Turbo (SJ87): Stefan Johansson's self-designed one-off!
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