Your Car is Slow: Meet the Fastest 0-60 Street Car in the world

May 20, 2009 · Filed Under Cars

Think you have a fast car? Think again. This bad ass ride will kick your ass and take names. Yes it’s just that quick. 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. Wow! Not only is your shiny new car no match for this bad boy but to make matters worse this car was built in 1994. WTF? What is this jem of a supercar you say? You’re looking at the 1994 Dauer 962 LeMans.

Dauer Racing (now Dauer Sportwagen) produces the 962 Le Mans from actual Porsche 962 chassis which are stripped down for modification. Components of the bodywork are replaced with slightly revised carbon fibre and kevlar panels. The under tray is replaced with a flat version for better stability at high speeds.

The interior sees the addition of a second seat and leather is added to the cramped cockpit, as well as a video screen for DVD playback in later years. Luggage was offered to customers through the addition of a small compartment in the front of the car. A hydraulic suspension system has also been added in order to meet German ride height requirements.

For a powerplant, the 962 Le Mans would use nearly the same engine as the original 962: Porsche’s water-cooled Type-935 2994 cc Flat-6 with two Kühnle, Kopp und Kausch AG turbochargers. Since the road car did not have to meet racing regulations, the air restrictor was removed allowing for an output of approximately 730 hp (544 kW). A 5-speed racing gearbox was also retained.

The first production car debuted at the 1993 Frankfurt Auto Show. While orders for the cars were taken, Dauer worked with Porsche to develop the two racing cars for the following years’ 24 Hours of Le Mans. After Dauer’s victory, attention returned to the road cars where at least twelve more were built over the years.

Why not pick one up for yourself and a friend? For only $1,200,000 it’s a great deal.

Here are the vital specs:

Specifications:
Year: 1994
Make: Dauer
Model: 962 LeMans
Base Price: $853,473 USD
Top Speed: 250.0 MPH / 402.3 KPH
0 – 60 MPH: 2.6 Seconds
Position: Mid Engine
Configuration: Twin Turbo Flat-6
Valvetrain: Quad Cam, 4 Valves / Cyl
Displacement: 182.7 CI / 2994 CC
Power: 730.0 BHP / 544.4 KW @ 7400 RPM
Torque: 517.0 FT LBS / 701 NM @ 5000 RPM