Delivered new IMSA Performance by Porsche Motorsport on February 21st, 2008, chassis WP0ZZZ99 Z8S 799923 was the teams new lead car (no 76) for the 2008 season, driven by Richard Lietz and Raymond Narac in the Le Mans Series.
The car was shaken down at the traditional Le Mans Series test at Paul Ricard in March 2008 and a class podium – 3rd followed in its first race at Catalunya 1000Kms. After Monza and Spa another class 3rd came at Nürburgring 1000kms. The final race at Silverstone saw a coming together with Minassian in the Peugeot and routinely the shell was exchanged with Porsche for a new replacement in readiness for the 2009 season.
For 2009, 2010 and 2011 Imsa Performance then ran the car for a Pro/Am driver line up, first in 2009 International GT Open, then 2010 Spa 24hrs and in FFSA VDV where it won the championship. Finally for 2011 it ran in the Le Mans 24hr Test, where it qualified 2nd in GTE Am, but was subsequently not eligible to be used in the 24hr race as the car was not fitted with Air Conditioning which had now become mandatory in GT2.
In 2015, Labre Competition fully rebuilt the engine and gearbox in 2015, since when the car has not been raced or used.
Ownership Provenance:
- IMSA Performance (Porsche Centre Rouen)
- Sport Event Communication (F)
- Maxted-Page Ltd (UK)
The car was acquired by us directly from Sport Event Communication in 2023 and imported to the UK.
Having remained in storage since the engine and gearbox in 2015, we have subsequently completed a programme of preparation of the car for historic racing. The engine and gearbox have been re-inspected and checked. Suspension and wheels crack-tested and certified. A new Premier fuel cell fitted, plus new seat, harness and fire extinguisher systems fitted. All invoices and certificate renewals are on file, together with a new Historic Technical Passport for Peter Auto – Endurance Racing Legends series.
An immensely rewarding car to drive and pure Porsche Motorsport experience. The car is now offered in race-ready condition for the 2024 season ahead.
Technical Specification
Engine:
M97/80 4.0 litre – Flat six-cylinder boxer engine, water-cooled 3,996 cc, stroke 80.4 mm, bore 102.7 mm max. torque: 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm max. power: 335 kW (450 bhp) at 7,800 rpm with 2 x 28.6 mm restrictors, max. rpm: 9,400 rpm
Four-valve cylinder heads, Oil-water heat exchanger, Dry-sump lubrication system with carbon fibre engine mounted dry-sump tank, carbon fibre Intake manifold with dual air restrictors.
Electrics:
BOSCH MS 4.0 engine management system with adjustable traction control
MoTec display with data recording
Digital oil-level tell-tale
Gearbox:
6-speed Porsche Sequential Manual Transmission (PSMT) – Evolution G97/70 with optimised drive shaft angle
In-line shift mechanism with sensor controlled power cut
Straight-cut gears with drop gear final drive
Oil-water heat exchanger
Single-mass flywheel with triple-disc carbon fibre race clutch
Limited slip differential 40/60%
Bodywork:
Welded-in roll cage
Single GT race seat
Removable steering wheel (quick-connect coupling)
Three-point air jack system
Carbon/kevlar fibre body panels
Flat underfloor made from carbon fibre
Adjustable rear wing
90 litre FT3 safety fuel tank with quick refuelling system
Quick-fill oil system.
Xenon headlights
Suspension:
McPherson front axle and Multilink rear suspension with uniball joints
Adjustable front and rear roll bar, blade type
Power steering
Double coil springs in front and 4-position adjustable rear
Front and rear struts with adjustable Sachs 4-way shock absorbers
Brake System:
Dual master cylinders, with adjustable brake bias system
Six-piston fixed brake callipers in the front with 380 mm diameter vented front discs
and 355 mm diameter vented rear discs with additional cool-air ducting
Centre locking 11J x 18 Front and 13J x 18 Rear wheels
Race History:
2008 Season: Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT
European Le Mans Series (#76 Lietz / Narac – GT2) :
Catalunya 1000km 14th / 3rd GT2
Monza 1000km DSQ
Spa 1000km 22nd / 6th GT2
Nürburgring 1000km 26th / 3rd GT2
Silverstone DNF (Accident / Re-tubbed)
FFSA GT (#36 Lelièvre / Polette / Narac – GT3 ) :
Albi Race 1 – 4th GT3 Race 2 – 2nd GT3
Magny-Cours Race 1 – 4th GT3 Race 2 – 5th GT3
2009 Season: Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT
International GT Open (#18 Belloc / David / Balandras – Super GT) :
Imola Race 1 – 7th Race 2 – 10th
Algarve Race 1 – NC Race 2 – 8th
Spa Race 1 -11th Race 2 – 9th
Donington Race 1 – 6th Race 2 – 7th
Magny-Cours Race 1 – 6th Race 2 – 4th
Monza Race 1 – DSQ Race 2 – DSQ
Barcelona Race 1 – NC Race 2 – 10th
Qatar Race 1 NC Race 2 – 2nd
2010 Season: Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT
Spa 24hr (#17 Belloc / Bourret / Balandras / Gibon – GT2) : Race 12th / 6th GT2
FFSA Series VDV (#53 Bourret / Gibon – GT): Championship winner – GT
2011 Season: Team IMSA PERFORMANCE MATMUT / LABRE Competition
Le Mans 24hr – Pre-Qualifying (#70 Belloc / Bourret / Gibon – GTE Am) : Test : 41st / 2nd GTE Am
FFSA Series VDV (#53 Bourret / Gibon – GT ) :2nd in Championship – GT
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