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....As pointed out in post #1861 point #3.
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I think Porsche may use a V6 engine, instead of a 4-cyl. V6 is closer to Porsche production and philosophy. No car with a 4L in the pricelist, so I think it would not have sense to run in Le Mans with a such engine. Then, a V6 (or however a 6 cylinders), would have a better torque in confront of a 4-cyl.
And then, if VW would really like to take place in F1, experiencing a V6-turbocharged engine, would have great chances of success for its debut in singleseater (maybe as engine supplier). I expect a Porsche competitive since its first season, due to the huge internal rivalry with Audi. Ingolstadt brand has played in the Porsche field so long, but without a real strong and long-time competitors, as it happened for Porsche with Ferrari, Lancia, Jaguar, Renault, etc. You can be sure Porsche is interested to show it is yet Le Mans "owner", while Audi cousins were just some entertainers in confront of Stuttgart men. |
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19 Jun 2013, 09:33 (Ref:3264745) | #1878 | ||
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I think Hatz has confirmed that it wont be a six-cylinder. (Not too sure due to Google translation)
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No, the most important is to provide good competition - not just to take over the Audi 'steamroller' mantle.....
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No, not really. Whoever they are, we want them to race - as hard and close as possible.....
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But if one brand is much better than others is not possible. It will depend from the opponents.
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I realise that - what I'm asking for is good competition.....
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19 Jun 2013, 11:51 (Ref:3264804) | #1885 | |
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What about a flat 4? Or has a flat engine been ruled out?
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19 Jun 2013, 12:05 (Ref:3264813) | #1886 | ||
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19 Jun 2013, 12:11 (Ref:3264815) | #1887 | ||
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Indeed! - not the first time Google gets it wrong.
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19 Jun 2013, 21:16 (Ref:3265123) | #1890 | |
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Interesting. A bit like the old VW VR6 engines, which also had a single cilinder head.
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20 Jun 2013, 02:35 (Ref:3265260) | #1891 | |
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Google tells me Lancia did a narrow angle V4 back in the 60's for the Fulvia.
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I don expect anything mind altering. I think that the "unusual" comment refers to the engine layout being "unusual" for Porsche.
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20 Jun 2013, 13:11 (Ref:3265451) | #1893 | |
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While I haven't been able to weigh the source, a V4 has been mentioned to me regarding Porsche's engine.
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20 Jun 2013, 13:41 (Ref:3265463) | #1894 | ||
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Very interesting indeed!
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21 Jun 2013, 20:00 (Ref:3266216) | #1896 | ||
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That engine has been derived from the V8 that ran in the RS Spyder. They might as well use that. But why would they do that if they can build a ground up new engine that suits their needs.
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Very interesting article, an interview to Hatz about Porsche LMP1. A lot of interesting elements...
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21 Jun 2013, 22:13 (Ref:3266262) | #1898 | ||
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Really disappointed for Vettes! They've always had the fastest car in the last years, but I cannot understand how they can be so penalized by the BoP! For a works team is not good to be in Le Mans just to be there, without any real chance to win! Corvette last years would have won a race it was dominating, if it wasn't for a wheel failure!
Bad thing, to exclude Vettes from the podium. It's not right. Expecially when Aston are so helped by BoP! I hope they may close the gap in a way or another, to see them fighting for the final win! |
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22 Jun 2013, 00:11 (Ref:3266277) | #1899 | |
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It seems Corvette have been caught out by the lack of testing on the new Michelin tire. The car is essentially same spec as last year but they cant even match last years pace. They'll have to analyze the data and adjust because they know they need to go faster otherwise.
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? I thought this was the Porsche LMP1 thread?
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