Porsche revives 1980 Apple Computer livery for Laguna Seca IMSA round

Key takeaways

• Porsche 963 wears 1980 Apple Computer tribute livery
• Wrap celebrates Apple at 50, Porsche Motorsport at 75
• One-time design races at Laguna Seca on May 3

Porsche has revived its 1980 Apple Computer livery for this weekend's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship round at Laguna Seca. Two Porsche 963 prototypes will wear the one-time wrap, paying tribute to the customer-run 935 K3 that raced at Le Mans 46 years ago.

A retro tribute to the 1980 Le Mans 935 K3

The original Apple Computer livery first appeared on a privateer Porsche 935 K3 during the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new design splashes Apple's classic six-colour rainbow logo across the roof of the modern 963, with bold accents tracing the fenders, hood, bumper and rear fin.

Porsche 935 K3

It is a clean, period-faithful execution against the 963's white bodywork, and arguably one of Porsche's sharpest one-off liveries in years.

Two anniversaries: Apple at 50, Porsche Motorsport at 75

The wrap celebrates 50 years since Apple was founded and 75 years of Porsche Motorsport. Apple and Porsche first crossed paths on track in 1980, and the partnership has resurfaced periodically since. Earlier in the 2026 season, Porsche ran an Apple Music livery at Long Beach for round three.

Apple's vice president of Apple Music, Sports, and Beats, Oliver Schusser, said:

"We've enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Porsche, going back to 1980 when a Porsche race car first carried the Apple logo. 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."

Porsche Motorsport vice president Thomas Laudenbach described both companies as icons standing for innovation and continuous development across Zuffenhausen, Weissach and Cupertino.

Porsche 963 Apple livery race details

The No. 6 Porsche 963 will be shared by Kévin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor. The No. 7 car, currently leading the GTP class standings after wins at Daytona and Sebring, will be driven by Julien Andlauer and Felipe Nasr.

Laguna Seca sits roughly 80 miles south of Apple's Cupertino campus, making the venue a fitting one for the tribute. Round four runs for two hours and 40 minutes on Sunday, May 3.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Apple-liveried Porsche 963 race?

The two Porsche 963 prototypes race on Sunday, May 3 at Laguna Seca, in round four of the 2026 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Why is Porsche running an Apple Computer livery in 2026?

The one-time wrap celebrates Apple's 50th anniversary and Porsche Motorsport's 75th, while paying homage to the privateer Porsche 935 K3 that ran at Le Mans in 1980.

Who is driving the Apple-liveried Porsche 963s?

Kévin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor share the No. 6 car. Julien Andlauer and Felipe Nasr drive the No. 7, which leads the GTP class after wins at Daytona and Sebring.