New Porsche prototype (merged threads) - Page 10

The Badger · 22 Jul 2005, 11:08 (Ref:1360727)

I remember Frank Freon had a big issue with a Mazda at Le Mans a few years back . They couldnt dial the porpoising out of the car for most of the weekend . They did in the end but Freon said that it was a nightmare to drive !

SALEEN S7R · 24 Jul 2005, 14:02 (Ref:1362035)

Dont know if its already been posted but this article may be of interest to some of us.

ss_collins · 24 Jul 2005, 16:54 (Ref:1362135)

Porsche RS Spyder - the name of the car?

**FIRE** · 24 Jul 2005, 16:56 (Ref:1362138)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

Porsche RS Spyder - the name of the car?

Yes

ss_collins · 24 Jul 2005, 17:06 (Ref:1362145)

sorry being slow

ROB81 · 27 Jul 2005, 16:41 (Ref:1364803)

my 1st thread

feel free to delete it if these pics are already on the forum

http://www.menudeimotori.com/auto/porschespyder.htm

**FIRE** · 27 Jul 2005, 16:51 (Ref:1364810)

See this topic about discussion about the Porsche RS Spyder:
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=65787

Welcome on Ten-Tenths!

**skycafe** · 27 Jul 2005, 18:04 (Ref:1364898)

Welcome, and it is difficult to not be excited about Porsche's new prototype!!!

robert

ROB81 · 27 Jul 2005, 18:55 (Ref:1364941)

Sorry, I found the previous Porsche thread 2 minutes after my post :-(
BTW it looks great!

**skycafe** · 27 Jul 2005, 19:24 (Ref:1364955)

Wait until you somehow argue against your own point of view, since it has evolved since the last time you posted!!!!

Anyway, I for one can't stop being excited about the new Porsche. My non-racing friends don't understand the babble, the cold sweats, and the giddy talk about the new Porsche. I have offered to let them see the video and they keep turning me down!

robert

Fab · 28 Jul 2005, 05:13 (Ref:1365236)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROB81

Sorry, I found the previous Porsche thread 2 minutes after my post :-(

Now merged

Welcome on board, young Padawan !

**Bentley03** · 11 Jan 2006, 13:00 (Ref:1499214)

There's a very interesting news article on Mike's website which originated from Racecar Engineering Magazine. Seems the design of the Porsche RS Spyder was funded by Don Panoz in a bid to increase factory involvement in the ALMS. You can link to Mike's 'News' page here.

Graham Goodwin · 11 Jan 2006, 15:44 (Ref:1499309)

And the source for this revelation? he asked, fully expecting a somewhat less than impressive answer! Paddock gossip perhaps? Or maybe a 'source' elsewhere - Sounds like the sort of stuff that gets thrown around quite late in the evening after somewhat too much 'refreshment'

**Bentley03** · 11 Jan 2006, 16:58 (Ref:1499334)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

And the source for this revelation? he asked, fully expecting a somewhat less than impressive answer!

Best ask Jonathan Ingram who makes up the "....variety of reliable sources with strong connections to Porsche....", Graham. He is afterall the man who wrote the article!

elan · 11 Jan 2006, 19:34 (Ref:1499429)

This story first appeared in December at www.racedayonfox.com in an article comparing the ALMS to G/A. Guess nobody picked up on it as the site is mostly NASCAR.

Graham Goodwin · 11 Jan 2006, 19:58 (Ref:1499439)

Thanks for the link - An interesting article but nowhere does it say that Dr Don did anything other than "he has helped fund the building of the new Porsche LMP2 cars" realistically, even if true, that could mean absolutely anything.

richmini99 · 11 Jan 2006, 20:13 (Ref:1499450)

Does it really matter if Don funded the design or not? The bottom line is the Spyder gavethe ALMS a much needed shot in the arm. How it got there is of little importance to me (outside of breaking the law of course).

paul-collins · 11 Jan 2006, 21:02 (Ref:1499478)

The really interesting bit about this is the Honda subtext.

CorvetteC6R · 11 Jan 2006, 21:06 (Ref:1499482)

Yes! I am suprised that nobody is talking about that instead of who funded what!

richmini99 · 12 Jan 2006, 14:31 (Ref:1499925)

Wasn't there honda talk during the summer? Does Honda plan to go after Porsche with aP2 effort of their own?

paul-collins · 12 Jan 2006, 19:47 (Ref:1500071)

Rich, that's exactly what Ingram is insinuating.

paul-collins · 12 Jan 2006, 22:04 (Ref:1500194)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

There's a very interesting news article on Mike's website which originated from Racecar Engineering Magazine. Seems the design of the Porsche RS Spyder was funded by Don Panoz in a bid to increase factory involvement in the ALMS.

Series officials and Porsche AG sources deny this story. (Colourfully, in one case.

)

**Bentley03** · 12 Jan 2006, 23:29 (Ref:1500256)

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul-collins

Series officials and Porsche AG sources deny this story. (Colourfully, in one case.

)

Should we file the Honda subtext in the same place.........

paul-collins · 13 Jan 2006, 01:20 (Ref:1500287)

I'd say, tentatively, I guess so.

Michael Andretti has been at a lot of ALMS races this year along with Marco; Kim Green was also at some. (For that matter, Bobby was at the same races, with Graham.) I'm sure there was some discussion of possible synergies. Whether that comes to anything...

richmini99 · 13 Jan 2006, 18:39 (Ref:1500659)

Quote:

Rich, that's exactly what Ingram is insinuating.

so there is some truth to the existance of a Honda test mule out there somewhere. cool.

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