Kenwood Porsche 952C Mug

The Kenwood Porsche 956 is one of the most recognizable Group C race cars, famous for its sleek design, advanced aerodynamics, and dominant performance in endurance racing. This particular Porsche 956, adorned with the striking Kenwood livery, competed in the World Sportscar Championship (WSC) during the mid-1980s, an era where Porsche’s 956 and later 962 models were nearly unstoppable. Powered by a 2.65-liter turbocharged flat-six engine, the 956 produced around 620 horsepower, allowing it to reach speeds of over 350 km/h (217 mph) on circuits like Le Mans. Designed with groundbreaking ground-effect aerodynamics, the car generated immense downforce, giving it exceptional high-speed stability and cornering ability.

The Kenwood-liveried Porsche 956 was fielded by Kremer Racing, a privateer team known for running competitive Porsche entries against factory-backed squads. Despite facing tough opposition, Kremer’s 956 proved to be a formidable contender in endurance races, securing strong finishes in prestigious events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While the works Porsche team dominated much of Group C racing, the Kenwood 956 and other privateer-run 956s demonstrated the model’s versatility and reliability. Today, the Kenwood Porsche 956 remains one of the most celebrated liveries in endurance racing history, symbolizing an era when Porsche’s engineering excellence ruled the world of sports car racing.