Few road-legal Porsches occupy a position as mythical, extreme, and historically significant as the Kremer K3 Le Mans.

Built during one of the wildest eras in endurance racing history, the Kremer K3 became legendary after dominating the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans overall — defeating factory-backed rivals and cementing Kremer Racing’s place among the most revered names in Porsche motorsport history.

Yet while the K3’s racing achievements are widely celebrated, almost nobody has ever encountered its road-going counterpart.

That is because this example is believed to be the only factory-built Kremer K3 road version ever created.

Commissioned for legendary Formula One team owner and motorsport icon Walter Wolf, this extraordinary machine represents one of the rarest and most fascinating road-legal Porsche derivatives ever produced.

Part race car, part homologation special, and almost entirely constructed to full K3 specification, it stands today as a unique piece of Porsche and motorsport history.

The Kremer Racing Legacy

During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Kremer Racing became one of the most respected Porsche specialists and independent racing teams in the world.

Founded by the Kremer brothers in Cologne, the company earned global recognition through relentless engineering development of Porsche’s 935 platform.

Their ultimate achievement arrived in 1979 when the Kremer-built Porsche 935 K3 claimed outright victory at Le Mans — a remarkable accomplishment for a privateer team competing against major factory efforts.

The K3 became synonymous with extreme turbocharged power, lightweight construction, and brutal high-speed capability.

Today, original Kremer-built cars occupy an exceptionally important position within Porsche collector history.

However, unlike many competition-derived road cars, virtually no genuine factory-built street-oriented K3s were ever produced.

Which makes this particular car extraordinary.

Commissioned by Walter Wolf

This unique Kremer K3 road version was commissioned and personally driven by Walter Wolf, one of the most influential figures in late-1970s motorsport.

Wolf became internationally known through his highly successful Formula One team, which famously won its debut Grand Prix in 1977.

His involvement in high-performance automotive projects and exclusive racing machinery made him one of the era’s most prominent enthusiast collectors.

The connection between Wolf and Kremer Racing immediately elevates the historical significance of this car far beyond that of a modified Porsche special.

It becomes a genuine motorsport artifact linked directly to one of racing’s most charismatic personalities and one of Porsche’s most legendary independent engineering houses.

98% K3, 2% Porsche 930 Turbo

According to Kremer Racing documentation, this car is believed to consist of approximately 98% genuine Kremer K3 specification and only 2% Porsche 930 Turbo architecture.

That distinction is critically important.

Unlike replicas or later reinterpretations, this machine was fundamentally engineered and constructed as a true K3-based road-going automobile rather than merely a modified 930.

The engineering specification is extraordinary.

Performance highlights include:

  • Turbocharged flat-six engine
  • Approximately 740 horsepower
  • Manual transmission
  • Weight of only 1,175 kg
  • Top speed of 338 km/h
  • Kremer Racing K3 architecture
  • Motorsport-derived aerodynamics
  • Extreme lightweight construction

For the mid-1980s, these figures were almost incomprehensible.

A top speed of 338 km/h placed the car among the fastest road-going automobiles in existence during its era.

Extreme Motorsport Engineering

Visually and mechanically, the K3 road version remains deeply rooted in endurance racing.

Its aggressive bodywork, massive turbocharged performance, and uncompromising proportions immediately communicate its Le Mans origins.

Unlike traditional grand touring Porsches developed primarily for comfort or refinement, the K3 was engineered around outright speed and aerodynamic efficiency.

Even by modern standards, the specifications remain astonishing.

The combination of enormous turbocharged power and extremely low weight creates a level of performance intensity few road cars — even contemporary hypercars — can fully replicate in analog form.

The car represents an era before electronic stability systems, hybrid assistance, or digital intervention.

Everything about the driving experience is raw, mechanical, and deeply connected to motorsport.

Comprehensive Kremer Restoration

Importantly, the car recently underwent an extensive technical restoration carried out directly by Kremer Racing themselves.

The restoration reportedly exceeded €150,000 and ensured the car remains in proper operational condition while preserving its originality and historical integrity.

Additional highlights include:

  • Original interior condition
  • Original exterior condition
  • Extensive Kremer Racing restoration
  • Driving-condition mechanical preparation
  • Exceptional collector provenance
  • Extremely rare factory road-going specification

Unlike static museum pieces, this K3 remains a functioning and usable machine capable of delivering the extraordinary experience for which it was originally engineered.

One of the Most Important Kremer Cars Ever Offered

Within the Porsche collector world, cars such as this exist in an entirely separate category from conventional production models.

This is not merely a rare Porsche.

It is effectively a one-off motorsport-derived machine directly connected to Kremer Racing, Walter Wolf, and the golden era of turbocharged endurance racing.

Its significance lies not only in rarity, but in authenticity.

The fact that it remains the only factory-built Kremer K3 road version ever created makes it virtually impossible to duplicate within any collection.

For top-tier collectors focused on historically important Porsche competition derivatives, this represents a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition opportunity.

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Vehicle Specifications

  • Model: Kremer K3 Le Mans
  • Year: 1984
  • Mileage: 10,250 km
  • Engine: Turbocharged flat-six
  • Power: 740 hp
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
  • Exterior Color: Midnight Blue
  • Interior: Dark Blue
  • Weight: 1,175 kg
  • Top Speed: 338 km/h
  • Key Features:
    • Only factory-built Kremer K3 road version
    • Commissioned by Walter Wolf
    • 98% genuine K3 specification
    • Extensive Kremer Racing restoration
    • Le Mans-derived engineering
    • Collector-grade provenance
    • Original interior and exterior condition
    • Extreme lightweight construction
    • Motorsport-derived turbocharged performance

Dealer Information

This Kremer K3 Le Mans is offered through Mechatronik, the renowned German specialist dealership focused on historically significant collector cars, motorsport legends, and exceptionally rare automotive icons.