Porsche 997 GTR Hybrid

[gwyllion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kzu0SCrt5E

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

Bergmeister on driving the Hybrid:
http://translogic.aolautos.com/2010/...rid-sports-ca/

Fantastic! Thanks for that, it is the topper to a really good day!

Roberto

[gucom]

Originally Posted by JAG

Likewis keeping a tap on top speeds with a 290Kpm speed limiter rather than power cuts and allowing paddle shifts is moving with the times.

Is there really gonna be a speed limiter? I read the press release and it said they'd try to limit top speeds without limiting power, but I didn't read anything on a speed limiter (I assumed they'd go for more drag).

A speed limiter at Le Mans seems sacrilege...

[gwyllion]

The word is out that Porsche’s 911 GT3-R Hybrid will take part at Petit Le Mans in October. While a formal announcement will be forthcoming later this month, expect the car to run unclassified and be driven by two recent Le Mans winners.

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...day-notebook1/

[Spyderman]

Good to hear the confirmation (or almost).
It won't be a threat to the top places, but it will give Porsche more data to work with....and PR.

[MJ_N_09]

So, it's racing to today at Petit. It had a few issues, but has done a good job. What are the chances of this Hybrid replacing the current 997 GT3 RSR as Porsche's GT2 car?

[skycafe]

I was fascinated that it used Cayenne front axles. Again, Porsche able to build something new with components that are on the shelf.

What does the Hybrid weigh?

I would guess the GT3R H will be run as exhibition car unitl the 918 is ready, which seems likely to be the exhibition car at LeMans in 2011.

[picchiofan]

Originally Posted by MJ_N_09

So, it's racing to today at Petit. It had a few issues, but has done a good job. What are the chances of this Hybrid replacing the current 997 GT3 RSR as Porsche's GT2 car?

Unless the ACO were to make a significant change regarding AWD vehicles, zero.

[cmk]

Given the way the ACO's hybrid P1 regs seem to be going, I don't think this is that far off the direction we'll see for GTs in a few years. I doubt the drivers would mind one bit; the joy in Bergmeister's voice when he talks about how fun the car is to drive is barely containable! The deciding factor will probably be how interested the major OEMs - particularly those that are not named Porsche - are in marketing hybrid sportscars in the next decade. The advertising value of being the first is working well for Porsche without immediate production relevance, but that won't last forever.

On a personal note, neat car! I would have loved to see them throw a retro livery from a famous Porsche on it as well, but perhaps there are too many legal issues with most of those schemes. Still, a hippy or classic Martini livery would have been fabulous.

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by cmk

Still, a hippy or classic Martini livery would have been fabulous.

fantastic car!

[gwyllion]

Version 2.0 of the hybrid 911 has more powerfull electric motors (75 instead of 60 kW), lower drag and weighs 50 kg less (1300 instead of 1350 kg).

See http://www.porsche.com/usa/eventsand...2ae43c&lang=en

[AndrewF31]

The Porsche Hybrid will be doing some promotional tests at Estoril during this week with a local driver: http://www.lemansportugal.com/destaq...os-convidados/

Trying to encourage buyers I see, and to promote Hybrid technology.

[Pandamasque]

Byers? Where can you race one?

[Spyderman]

According to Marshall Pruett, Porsche have set aside the GT3 Hybrid 2.0 and are working on the 918 RSR as an interim car prior to the LMP1.

[MitchZ06]

Hopefully they dislodge the DeltaPhallus from the G56 spot for next year

[Carsandmotorracing]

Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Hopefully they dislodge the DeltaPhallus from the G56 spot for next year

Don't hate on the DW, it's the future man!

[Spyderman]

....then the future looks bleak.

[Carsandmotorracing]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

....then the future looks bleak.

While that is true, we may motorsport may revert back to V12's, but only if people stop watching.

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Hopefully they dislodge the DeltaPhallus from the G56 spot for next year

The 918 isn't on the ACO's list for the 56th garage next year, it's only the DeltaWing, with the hydrogen LMP and the electric Courage as reserves. So... erm, no.

[Spyderman]

..maybe Le Mans 2013.

[porman]

Rumor has it that Speed Racer will be piloting the DW. The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

According to Marshall Pruett, Porsche have set aside the GT3 Hybrid 2.0 and are working on the 918 RSR as an interim car prior to the LMP1.

Where would the 918 race, and in what class? I'm sure the ALMS would let them run Unclassified, but I wonder if that is good enough for Porsche? Could we assume the 918 RSR will be used as a testbed for systems to be utilized in the LMP1?

[Spyderman]

I have the same questions. If this is true, then I imagine that Porsche's primary focus is in using the car as a test bed. They wont be too interested in being classified. (That will still be the job of the GTE's)

[Simmi]

Unless the 918 is pretty close to running I don't really understand the move. Don't get me wrong I'd punch a small child to see one in G56 in 2013 but by that time wouldn't they be better to be off testing tech on an LMP mule somewhere behind closed doors?

Unless it's able to pound around at VLN's/N24 all year I'm not sure why you would build a brand-new car just to go testing?

Saying that, I might be wide of the mark and kind of hope I am!

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Simmi

I'm not sure why you would build a brand-new car just to go testing?

Saying that, I might be wide of the mark and kind of hope I am!

Porsche seem to think building a new car for testing or "technology display" purposes is the right thing to do. They spent some effort on the 918RSR website. Specifically calling the car the Porsche 918 RSR Racing Lab