Marsh Models MM357B7 Porsche 908/2 LH Flunder #7 'Kurt Ahrens Jr. - Rudi Lins' 11th pl Imola 500km 1969

Marsh Models MM357B7 Porsche 908/2 LH Flunder #7 'Kurt Ahrens Jr. - Rudi Lins' 11th pl Imola 500km 1969

Description

MODEL OVERVIEW

The Porsche 908/2 Flunder LH (Langheck/Long Tail) represents one of the most successful and iconic racing prototypes of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The "Flunder" (flounder in English) nickname came from its distinctive flat, fish-like aerodynamic profile designed to reduce drag on high-speed circuits.

Technical Specifications:

• Engine: 3.0-liter (2,997cc) Type 771 air-cooled flat-eight
• Power: 350 HP @ 8,400 RPM
• Weight: 648 kg (1,428 lbs) - lightest of the 3-liter prototypes
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transaxle
• Fuel System: Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
• Construction: Ultra-thin fiberglass body on tubular steel frame

The Flunder body featured re-profiled paneling with a cleaner nose, smaller oil-cooler intake, waisted sills, flattened wheel-arch humps, and a more tightly enclosing cockpit. For Le Mans, the Long Tail variant added significant rear bodywork for high-speed stability on the Mulsanne Straight.

MM357B7 - #7 AHRENS/LINS

500km of Imola, September 28, 1969 - DNF (Retired)

Race Details:

• Race: 500 Chilometri di Imola
• Date: September 28, 1969
• Circuit: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy
• Team: Porsche Salzburg
• Drivers: Kurt Ahrens Jr. (GER) / Rudi Lins (AUT)
• Car Number: #7
• Result: Retired (Did Not Finish)
• Livery: White with Porsche Salzburg colors

Race Summary

Running alongside the #5 Elford/Herrmann car, the #7 Porsche 908/2 Flunder LH was driven by Kurt Ahrens Jr. and Rudi Lins for Porsche Salzburg. Both drivers were regular members of Porsche's extended works team during this period.

Kurt Ahrens Jr. was a German factory driver who competed extensively in the 908/02 Flunder for Porsche Salzburg in 1969 and 1970. He was the first track record holder at the Salzburgring with a lap of 1:14.21 (205.615 km/h) in a 908 LH Flunder Spyder.

Rudi Lins, an Austrian driver, was particularly associated with Porsche Salzburg and became one of the most frequent 908 pilots, competing in 20 races with the car. The Ahrens/Lins pairing showed promise but retired from the Imola race.

Notable Partnership History

• Ahrens and Lins would partner again successfully in 1970
• Ahrens finished 3rd at the 1969 Nürburgring 1000km with Elford in a 908
• Lins would achieve his greatest success at Le Mans 1970 (see MM357B27)

Driver Biographies

Kurt Ahrens Jr.: German works driver for Porsche, specialist on the 908 and 917 models. First record holder at the Salzburgring.

Rudi Lins: Austrian driver closely associated with Porsche Salzburg, achieving podium finishes at Le Mans and other major events.