Porsche 904

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle classification?GT sportscar
2. What is the production period?1963-1965
3. What made the Porsche 904 special for both racing and everyday driving?The Porsche 904 was built to be a fast race car that could also drive on regular roads, so it could race and be used by people who liked speed.
4. Why did Porsche have to make at least 100 Porsche 904 cars?Racing rules said cars in Group 3 GT had to be made in at least 100 pieces, so Porsche built 100 to meet that rule and still make a good car.

Homologation: The official approval of a vehicle for competition, requiring adherence to specific production standards and minimum unit numbers.
Aerodynamic Efficiency: The degree to which a vehicle's shape minimizes resistance from the air, crucial for high-speed performance and stability.
GT (Grand Tourer): A type of high-performance luxury car designed for comfortable long-distance driving, often with racing-inspired engineering.
Prototype Class: A racing category for vehicles that are experimental or do not conform to standard production car specifications.