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Not only did have some of the most famous Porsche race cars, but they also had some funny nicknames. The German automaker has shared five of the most memorable callsigns in its history.
Moby Dick is the best way to start talking about Porsche nicknames. The 935/78’s, still the most powerful 911-based race car, has a long nose with a high tail. These features were so bizarre that they earned the name of the Herman Melville novel. The race team’s mechanics allegedly came up with this idea after they had worked tirelessly on a race car that was not achieving much success.
The Porsche circle debates whether the Pink Pig 917 racing car is more famous than Moby Dick. After receiving an expanded and reworked chassis, the LeMans winner race car was given its name and butcher-inspired look. The paint scheme highlights the various cuts of meat that a pig produces.
The Porsche 718 W-RS Spyder, also known as Grandmother, is less well-known. It was nicknamed for its long-term involvement in racing. The 718 was so competitive that it was used from 1961 to 1964, winning major races like the Targa Florio.
The Porsche 356 B 2000 GS Carrera GT – is the most unusual car on the list. It’s not the Carrera GT that you are probably thinking of. This machine, also known as the Triangular Scraper is basically a 356 with an aluminum body. This car is important because its name and design are a result of the German automaker’s desire to race in GT racing.
The Porsche 904/8/8 is last but not least. It was affectionately called the kangaroo. The roo’ was not a rocketship, but it was known for its frightening jumping driving style due to an imbalance between power unit and chassis. Although some names may be more sexy than others, they all show how Porsche achieved its incredible success at the race track.