Porsche 908 LH (Classic Prototype)
The Porsche 908 LH is a legendary long-tail endurance prototype from Porsche’s golden era of sports car racing, engineered for maximum top-end speed at circuits like Le Mans. The “LH” stands for Langheck, or long-tail, a body style designed to cut drag and make the car as slippery as possible on the Mulsanne Straight.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L air-cooled flat-8, naturally aspirated, rear-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~350 hp
Redline: ~8,500–8,800 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Weight: ~600 kg
Dimensions: ~4,200 mm long × 1,720 mm wide × 920 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,300 mm
Tires: Period-style slicks on lightweight alloys
Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 908 LH is a lightweight, high-speed classic prototype that feels alive in every phase of a lap. With very little mass and a slippery body, it accelerates eagerly and builds speed quickly, but it demands respect under braking and through fast direction changes. Compared with modern machinery, it is far less forgiving, yet that is exactly what makes it so rewarding in the sim.
Engine & Sound: The flat-8 delivers a distinct, mechanical shriek that rises into a hard-edged race-car wail at the top of the rev range. It doesn’t make huge torque by modern standards, but the engine loves to spin and rewards committed throttle application. The sound is raw, period-correct, and full of character.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Nimble and eager, but the long-tail body adds stability only at speed. Slow corners require patience to avoid pushing the front.
Traction: Good for its era, though rear weight bias means it can get loose if you get greedy with throttle.
Braking: Strong for a classic car, but the light chassis can become unstable if you trail brake too aggressively.
Top Speed: Excellent. This is where the LH body really shines, making it a weapon on long straights.
Driving Style Tip: Keep your inputs smooth and your lines tidy. The Porsche 908 LH rewards momentum, precision, and confidence, especially on fast, flowing circuits where aerodynamic efficiency matters more than raw downforce.
Livery & Aesthetics: Few race cars look as iconic as the 908 LH. The stretched rear bodywork, low stance, and classic Porsche curves make it instantly recognizable, especially in vintage Gulf, Martini, or factory Porsche colors. It is beautiful, purposeful, and unmistakably endurance-racing royalty.
If you love historic prototypes, high-speed bravery, and pure analog racing feel, the Porsche 908 LH is one of the great classics of sim racing.