Porsche 935 GT2 (GT2)
The Porsche 935 GT2 is a legendary air-cooled-era racer built around Porsche’s brutal turbocharged 911 platform, blending classic silhouette-racing aggression with GT2-spec endurance engineering. Based on the iconic 911/935 lineage, it represents the wild, rear-engined Porsche formula taken to its most extreme form.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.6L air-cooled flat-6 with twin turbocharging, rear-mounted longitudinal layout
Total Output: ~450 hp
Redline: ~6,800–7,200 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or sequential GT race gearbox
Weight: ~1,100 kg
Dimensions: Based on 911/935 GT2 silhouette, widebody endurance configuration
Tires: Racing slicks on center-lock wheels
Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The 935 GT2 is a raw, rear-engined missile that demands respect from the moment you turn the wheel. With massive turbo torque and the engine hanging out behind the rear axle, the car is incredibly traction-rich on exit but also notoriously eager to rotate if you lift, brake too abruptly, or get greedy with steering at speed. It rewards disciplined inputs and punishes impatience — the kind of machine that feels heroic when hooked up and unforgiving when unsettled.
Engine & Sound: The twin-turbo flat-6 delivers a deep, mechanical growl at low rpm before building into the classic Porsche turbo surge, complete with spool, wastegate chatter, and a hard-edged scream near the top of the rev range. The sound is raw, metallic, and unmistakably old-school race Porsche.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Strong front bite initially, but the rear can step out quickly if weight transfer is abrupt.
Traction: Excellent on power thanks to the rear-engine layout, especially out of slower corners.
Braking: Stable if you brake in a straight line, but trail-braking must be done carefully.
Top Speed: Respectable for its era, with strong mid-range acceleration from the turbocharged flat-6.
Driving Style Tip: Be smooth, patient, and deliberate. Let the car settle before committing to throttle, and avoid abrupt lift-off mid-corner. It shines on technical circuits where traction matters, but it can be a handful in fast sweepers if you overdrive it.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Porsche 935 GT2 has all the visual drama you’d expect — outrageous wide arches, long-tail racing cues, aggressive aero, and that unmistakable 911 profile stretched into a hardcore endurance weapon. In sim, it looks every bit as menacing as it feels.
For drivers who love high-torque turbo classics with a reputation for intimidation, the Porsche 935 GT2 is a thrilling and deeply characterful machine — one of those cars that makes every clean lap feel like an achievement.