by Porsche is preparing a road version of the 963 racing prototype
Porsche is working on a unique road version of its 963 LMDh racing prototype, which has been named the 963 RSP. This will be an exclusive car, inspired by the legendary 911 GT1 Strassenversion, which once transformed a race winner into a street-legal vehicle.
In a short teaser published by the company, the creation process of this masterpiece is shown: craftsmen work on the carbon-fiber body, refine the Alcantara interior, and apply paint. On the rear of the body, the “963 RSP” emblem can be seen.
Porsche made minimal changes to adapt the 963 for the road: updated headlights, mirrors, and safety elements. The interior remains similar to the racing version but with more comfortable materials.
Who will get this unique car?
The initials “RSP” may refer to Roger Penske, owner of Penske Racing, which successfully competes with the Porsche 963 in the IMSA and WEC championships. This is not the first time Porsche has created a road version for partners: in 1975, the company built the 917K for Count Gregorio Rossi di Montelera of Martini & Rossi.
The powertrain of the 963 RSP will likely remain similar to the racing version—a 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8 with a hybrid system. However, freed from series restrictions, this engine could deliver even more power than the competition version.
The creation of such unique models highlights the connection between racing technology and production cars. For Porsche, it is also a way to honor key partners who help the brand achieve success on the track. Although the 963 RSP will likely remain a one-off, its appearance demonstrates just how close racing and road cars can be.
