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The Porsche 962 is a sport-prototype racing car created to replace the already successful Porsche 956, in order to allow it to race the IMSA and WSC Group C competitions. It was one of the most successful racing cars ever and it won several competitions all over the world. The IMSA 'GTP' regulations required some modifications in comparison with Porsches designed for the Group C. Front axle was shifted 12 centimeters ahead, so that driver's feet could stay behind the hubs of the wheels. The boxer 6 cylinders engine had a displacement of 3.2 liters, was air-cooled, with only one turbo, 2 valves per cylinder and one single overhead camshaft. This car, driven by John Hotchkiss, Jim Adams, John Hotchkiss Jr, reached 5th place at the 1987 Daytona 24 Hours racing for the Hotchkiss Racing Team.