Otto's (John Williamson's) former racecar for sale, No affiliation, sorry if repost... Options

[campbellcj]

I just saw a couple posts on the bird about this car; have not been active over there but was still subscribed to a thread re. Otto.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-car...-cal-racer.html

and

link to a fresh post by the current owner/seller of the car:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...ml#post10775625

[porschetub]

I just saw a couple posts on the bird about this car; have not been active over there but was still subscribed to a thread re. Otto.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-car...-cal-racer.html

and

link to a fresh post by the current owner/seller of the car:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911...ml#post10775625

What was the original engine...anyone know?,not a lot of money for a car with that sort of history.

[campbellcj]

What was the original engine...anyone know?,not a lot of money for a car with that sort of history.

I think part of the discounted price has gotta be that the car has not actively competed/driven in years now so would need extensive refreshing and tech approval. The ginther windscreen and lack of front rollcage hoop limits where it can be raced.

The engine was a 2.8/2.9 high-compression build as I recall but I don't know specifics. In later years it did have Motec management but not sure about the induction setup. Short gears, strong torque and large slicks made the car a monster at tight tracks like Streets of Willow. I got a brief trackside ridealong once -- it had no passenger seat so this prob was sitting on a beer cooler -- very quick and loud, obviously...