The orange livery of Jägermeister is synonymous with motorsport, and Porsche 962-117 stands as a shining example of its legacy. Born as a replacement for chassis 107, 962-117 quickly became a dominant force for Brun Motorsport.
In 1986, Thierry Boutsen and Frank Jelinski drove it to a thrilling victory at the 1,000km of Spa, narrowly beating a Jaguar XJR-6. Later that year, team owner Walter Brun piloted it to another win at Austria’s Österreichring.
Between 1986 and 1989, 962-117 competed in 36 races, earning two wins, four pole positions, and four podiums. With celebrated drivers like Jochen Mass behind the wheel, it also claimed 23 top-ten finishes. Its final race came in June 1989 at Spain’s Jarama circuit, where it finished 11th.
After years in storage, 962-117 resurfaced in 2008 for restoration. Porsche Motorsport North America (PMNA) rebuilt the engine and gearbox and restored key engine components, including the wiring loom and harness. They upgraded the original 2.8-liter Type 935 engine to a 3.0-liter version with Bosch 3.1 fuel injection and enhanced the KKK AG turbos with modern seals and bearings. The result was an engine capable of 680–700 horsepower, matching its original Group C specification.
This legendary chassis, with its rich history and unmistakable livery, remains an enduring icon of Porsche’s Group C dominance.
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