Apple’s Logo Is Going Back On A Porsche For The First Time In 46 Years
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Key Points:
- Porsche Motorsport has unveiled two specially wrapped 963 race cars featuring a tribute livery inspired by the 1980 Porsche 935 that sported Apple Computer colors, celebrating 75 years of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years of Apple.
- The 963 cars showcase a vibrant color palette similar to the original 935, with the classic Apple Computer script displayed on the front and side skirts, and will compete at this weekend’s IMSA round at Laguna Seca.
- Drivers Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor will pilot the No. 6 car, while Julien Andlauer and Felipe Nasr will drive the No. 7 entry; Porsche currently leads the manufacturers’ championship after wins at the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the Twelve Hours of Sebring.
- Porsche Motorsport Vice President Thomas Laudenbach highlighted the shared legacy of innovation between Porsche and Apple, emphasizing their iconic status and continuous development in their respective fields.
- Additionally, Porsche’s factory team will enter two 911 GT3 R cars in the GTD Pro and GTD classes, with the GTD Pro car featuring a distinctive green-and-white dinosaur-themed livery nicknamed ‘Rexy.’
