At round four of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship on May 3 at Laguna Seca, the Porsche works team have announced that they will show a historic Apple Computer-inspired livery.
The special wrap is based on the Porsche 935 K3, which competed in major events in the 1980 season including the 24 hours of Le Mans. The one-time design of the two Porsche 963 celebrates two milestones happening in 2026: the 75th anniversary of Porsche Motorsport and 50 years since the founding of Apple.
“We’ve enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Porsche, going back to 1980 when a Porsche race car first carried the Apple logo,” Oliver Schusser, Vice President Apple Music, Sports and Beats, said. “That moment marked the beginning of a shared passion for innovation and creativity that continues to define our collaboration today. As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re proud to once again partner with Porsche on a design that pays tribute to that original 1980 livery.”
A Porsche race car first carried Apple colors back in the 1980 season, when Dick Barbour Racing entered an appropriately liveried 935 K3, including an appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was at that same venue that Porsche Motorsport’s success story began in 1951 with a class victory for the 356 SL.
Laguna Seca is situated in northern California, roughly 80 miles south of Apple Park, the company’s worldwide headquarters. In addition, the historic circuit hosted the last four Porsche Rennsport Reunions, the largest ticketed gathering of Porsche enthusiasts in the world. At its seventh edition in 2023, Porsche unveiled the limited track racer Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport at this venue.
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