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In 1978 Porsche had a new weapon for races. The 935. What was this car's nickname?

  1. Moby Dick

  2. Spyder

  3. Ducktail

  4. Battle-Pieces
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Explanation

The Porsche 935 race car introduced in 1978 was nicknamed 'Moby Dick' due to its distinctive, elongated bodywork designed for maximum aerodynamic advantage. The nickname referenced the white whale from Herman Melville's novel, alluding to the car's dominant presence on the track and its whale-like front fascia design. This special variant featured modified bodywork that made it instantly recognizable and highly competitive in motorsport.

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