Porsche 944 – LS7 Powered GT1 Race Car
Vision Motorsports Porsche 944 – No Expense Spared Build
This is not a typical Porsche 944. Built by Vision Motorsports with a true money-no-object approach, this car represents one of the most professionally engineered and developed 944 race cars available. Approximately $350,000 was invested in the build, resulting in an exceptionally capable and highly refined GT race car.
See the car at Willow Springs Raceway: https://youtu.be/lijWSThbmaQ
View more build photos HERE
The car has recorded 1:19 lap times at Big Willow (pre-repave) and is POC GT1 legal, with numerous POC GT1 class wins and podium finishes.
Engine
The engine has just been removed, refreshed, and reinstalled with 0 race miles. It has only completed three test laps plus dyno time since rebuild.
GM LS7 – 650 RWHP
- Molnar lightweight rods and crank
- Racetec pistons – 13.8:1 compression ratio
- Ported LS7 heads with titanium valves, springs, and retainers
- Jesel Pro Series Mohawk beam shaft-mount rockers
- Ported MSD intake
- 110mm drive-by-wire throttle body
- Aviad dry sump oil system
- Electric heated oil reservoir (ideal for cold starts)
- Dual Fluidyne engine oil coolers
- 321 stainless headers with merge collectors and V-band slip joints
- Dual 3″ exhaust system
- Twin-plate mini clutch pack (Spec) with ultra-light flywheel – new
- Stewart water pump
- Large radiator vented through the hood
Important Note:
Although the LS7 is currently installed, the chassis retains factory 944/968 engine mounting locations and torque tube, allowing an easy swap to any 944/968 engine using factory mounting components if desired.
Transmission
Approx. 18 hours of use
- Albins ST6 sequential gearbox with DropGear setup
- Porsche 996 Twin Turbo axles
- Geartronics pneumatic paddle shift system
- Carbon paddle shifters
- Compressor, tank, GPU, and actuators
- Flat-foot upshifts and auto-blip downshifts
- Fluidyne transmission oil cooler with fan and NACA ducting (Motec/PDM controlled)
Suspension & Brakes
- 997 GT3 RS front suspension and brakes
- Adjustable anti-dive, track, and width
- 996 GT3 rear suspension
- Upgraded spherical links and RSR rear tie rods
- Adjustable rear subframe height (roll center adjustment)
- All spherical bearings throughout
- Center-lock hubs
- Custom JRZ double-adjustable shocks
- Pagid Porsche Motorsport “Green” brake pads
- In-car adjustable blade front and rear sway bars
- In-car adjustable front/rear brake bias
- Custom Porsche GT3 ABS system
- Electric power steering pump
Wheels & Tires
- Three sets of Forgeline 3-piece center-lock wheels
- Rear: 13×18 (fits 330 Michelin slicks)
- Front: 11×18 (fits 300 Michelin slicks)
- Full set of tire warmers included
Electronics & Data
- Motec M1 ECU
- Geartronics GPU paddle shift system
- Racepak PDM
- Fully integrated CAN-bus wiring
- AIM dash display
- Motec gear indicator
- 8 Racegrade EGT sensors
- Dual wideband A/F sensors
- Drive-by-wire throttle
- AIM front and rear camera system
- Electronic fire suppression system
- Radio with push-to-talk on steering wheel
- Lithium battery
- Air conditioning
- Koolbox carbon helmet A/C system included (wired but not installed)
https://koolboxproducts.com/koolbox-ice
Body & Chassis
- Fresh paint
- One-piece removable rear body section
- Removable rear window
- Driver’s door opens normally and lifts off for quick removal
- Front assembly (radiator, oil coolers, splitter) removable via four bolts for full engine access
- New custom carbon rear wing
Additional Features
- 33-gallon fuel cell with pump-out
- Quick fueling with dry break
- Fluidyne transmission cooler with fan (Motec/PDM controlled)
- 10-position traction control (installed and wired, not yet configured)
- Stacked shifting (installed and wired, not yet configured)
- Wood side plates fabricated as templates for future carbon panels
- Tilton 900 pedal assembly
- Chassis fully stripped and powder coated
- Chassis stitch welded for maximum rigidity
