Built with Japanese backing, Le Mans-winning driver Vern Schuppan created his very own street-legal Porsche 962. It wasn\u2019t merely a race car rehashed for the streets. Numerous modifications and features distinguished the two.<\/p>\n
The 962CR\u2019s twin-turbo flat-six engine underwent refinements for drivability, delivering a robust 600 horsepower. Structurally, the 962CR embraced carbon fiber and aluminum in its chassis construction. Such lightweight materials, while enhancing speed capabilities, also ensured rigidity. Aesthetically, while the elongated rear and streamlined body echoed the 962\u2019s design, the 962CR presented itself with a finesse befitting a supercar meant for public roads. Its integrated rear spoiler and headlights show that its shape wasn\u2019t an \u201cafter-thought.\u201d<\/p>\n
Performance was mind-boggling, with a top speed of 230 mph and a 0-60 time of 3.5 seconds. In 1992, it was said to be the most expensive road automobile, with a price tag of US$1.5 million. Regrettably, Schuppan\u2019s firm VSL shut down after just six automobiles were completed due to a combination of high manufacturing costs. Today, only four surviving examples are known to exist.<\/p>\n