The Schuppan Porsche 962R is what happens when a Le Mans winner refuses to let a racing dream die quietly. Vern Schuppan wanted a run of street-legal Group C cars, and this 1992 example shows how far that ambition reached. The gallery below reveals every angle, but the real story sits beneath the bodywork.
Schuppan Porsche 962R Street Gambit
Group C prototypes of the early 1990s were ferocious, purpose-built machines that prioritized lap times over comfort. Porsche’s 962 sat at the top of that pecking order, a twin-turbocharged flat-six engineered to win endurance races. Fans who remember the Porsche 968 as the approachable face of the brand will appreciate the contrast.
Vern Schuppan’s plan was audacious, because it asked enthusiasts to pay for legal access to a race car. Converting a Group C machine for public roads demanded compliant lighting, safety paperwork and a cabin that could survive daily life. The Schuppan Porsche 962R stands as a rare artifact of that niche business case.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 3.0L Twin-Turbocharged Flat-Six (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | ~600 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | ~550 lb-ft (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 3.2s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 205 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | Rear-Wheel Drive / 5-Speed Manual (est.) |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | Not publicly disclosed (est. seven figures) |
Scarcity, Pricing, and Market Reality
Pricing was never publicly disclosed, so any figure here is informed speculation. Given the rarity and the pedigree, we would place values in the seven-figure range (est.). Still, condition, documented history and provenance will separate the trophy examples from the rest.
Collectors Will Decide Its Legacy
On paper, the 962R is a Porsche race car wearing a license plate. In reality, its value depends on whether collectors embrace the Schuppan story. Our prediction: this car will climb in esteem as the Group C era gains momentum. For more rare machines, visit Auto News Magazine.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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