New Porsche prototype (merged threads) - Page 8

Mal · 15 Jul 2005, 10:15 (Ref:1356092)

DSc is saying that the Porsche is testing at Estoril and is thought to be lapping in the 1.30's, which compares to 1.28.8 from the Gulf Audi in 2001.

To me if this is true and this is an early test, then with some development then this car could well be mixing it with the LMP1 cars.

Fieldgate · 15 Jul 2005, 11:01 (Ref:1356121)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

Alcohol sponsoring means not racing in France...

I thought that some elements of the generic alcohol description (wine maybe ?) had been re-classified as a "food" in France and was consequently allowed...

Fieldgate · 15 Jul 2005, 11:03 (Ref:1356125)

the biggest question for LMP2 assuming it's not just Porsche sailing off in to the distance, is whether an AER engine would be a better bet (ignore LeMans discuusion for the sake of brevity and think 6hr/1000k races).

This might be the one other competitive advantage a privateer team could steal over the Porsche might

**Bentley03** · 15 Jul 2005, 11:38 (Ref:1356150)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal

DSc is saying that the Porsche is testing at Estoril and is thought to be lapping in the 1.30's, which compares to 1.28.8 from the Gulf Audi in 2001.

To me if this is true and this is an early test, then with some development then this car could well be mixing it with the LMP1 cars.

Possibly, but the implication you seem to be making is that the new generation of LMP1's will be little or no quicker than the outgoing cars. I'd still expect the new LMP1's to have a healthy advantage in terms of pace over the Porsche.

Mal · 15 Jul 2005, 11:40 (Ref:1356153)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Possibly, but the implication you seem to be making is that the new generation of LMP1's will be little or no quicker than the outgoing cars. I'd still expect the new LMP1's to have a healthy advantage in terms of pace over the Porsche.

I would agree but the Audi in 2001 was before they started restricted it so it would be quicker than the current cars.

stefan · 15 Jul 2005, 14:20 (Ref:1356271)

I'd like to see an orange Jaegermeister liveried one

**Bentley03** · 15 Jul 2005, 15:08 (Ref:1356309)

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

I'd like to see an orange Jaegermeister liveried one

Not Jaegermeister but you're not the only one dreaming. Have a look here......

lj79 · 15 Jul 2005, 15:46 (Ref:1356331)

I'd like to see one with a roof on.

**Bentley03** · 15 Jul 2005, 15:54 (Ref:1356338)

Quote:

Originally Posted by lj79

I'd like to see one with a roof on.

Yes please!!!!!

tblincoe · 15 Jul 2005, 16:04 (Ref:1356350)

i actually like both open and closed protos so i'm totally fine with the open top LMP2...

Svierge · 16 Jul 2005, 14:06 (Ref:1356828)

Quote:

Originally Posted by stefan

I'd like to see an orange Jaegermeister liveried one

Oh yes - all time top race livery in the world ever!

Take one race car, apply tangerine paint and Jagermeister stickers, stand back and admire - brilliant. It has worked perfectly on every car it has ever been applied to, from Group 5 BMWs and Porsches, through 962s and onto DTM BMWs and Alfas. A timeless classic.

First racecar I ever engineered was in tangerine and orange has featured prominently on my current team's cars for years. By strange coincidence, the primary colour of my day job's company is also orange - though that wasn't my reason for joining it...

Sorry, digressed a bit there!

I'm increasingly enthusiastic about this new Porsche - there's a certain comfort in knowing that LMP2 will soon be invaded by top teams (a lot of the current GT2 teams, I guess) running what we all know will be a fast and reliable car. What will be interesting is the effect that will have on the GT2 class in terms of numbers and potential new teams - will more people be tempted to move up if they can see that they'll no longer have to face the big guns with the huge budgets?

BSchneiderFan · 17 Jul 2005, 23:31 (Ref:1357493)

I see on another thread that it will be Maassen/Luhr/Collard at Petit Le Mans.

MulsanneMike · 18 Jul 2005, 00:11 (Ref:1357501)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

I see on another thread that it will be Maassen/Luhr/Collard at Petit Le Mans.

Yes, the US broadcast of the Sears Point race had video from the Estoril test and confirmed the above driver combo. While additional technical details weren't forthingcoming, it was great to see video of the car pounding around the circuit. Must say that the engine note was quite nice.

BSchneiderFan · 18 Jul 2005, 11:48 (Ref:1357691)

Is Penske entering one or two cars at PLM? And might there be any room for Hornish and Castro Neves in the squad?

tblincoe · 18 Jul 2005, 12:41 (Ref:1357735)

only one car for Petit, two for the full season in 2006

ss_collins · 18 Jul 2005, 14:07 (Ref:1357804)

anyone know where I can get the video?

ss_collins · 18 Jul 2005, 14:09 (Ref:1357806)

Also anyone know what the thing is called 9xx?

MulsanneMike · 18 Jul 2005, 14:25 (Ref:1357816)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

Also anyone know what the thing is called 9xx?

Not sure where you can get the video. CBS aired the broadcast in the US. Perhaps try them? As to what the car is called, want to say the annoucers addressed that simply saying they've named the drivers but still haven't mentioned what the car is to be called...

tblincoe · 18 Jul 2005, 14:25 (Ref:1357817)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

Also anyone know what the thing is called 9xx?

the car is unnamed as of yet... i would look for the name around the time the Petit entry list is released

jhansen · 18 Jul 2005, 16:40 (Ref:1357882)

The car looked great as it moved around the track. And I agree with MulsanneMike, great engine sound. I think the other P2 teams are really going to have to step it up (along with some P1 teams).

lj79 · 18 Jul 2005, 16:43 (Ref:1357885)

[QUOTE=jhansen] I think the other P2 teams are really going to have to step it up QUOTE]

...or buy one

Nordic · 20 Jul 2005, 15:05 (Ref:1359397)

If the P2 Porsche (and the new Honda engined cars etc come to that) is as quick as everyone is assuming it is going to be and therefore challange some P1 cars. are the ACO going to want to restrict it to keep 'clear water' between P1 & P2?

tblincoe · 20 Jul 2005, 15:25 (Ref:1359413)

as of now, i can't see Porsche challenging someone like Audi when they come back to LMP1, but some LMP2's will be able to challenge privateers in LMP1, which i can't see the ACO really caring about.

The Badger · 21 Jul 2005, 11:44 (Ref:1360016)

The ALMS site is reporting that the new Porsche will be called the "RS Spyder" and that Luhr-Maassen-Collard will be the drivers in PLM and Luhr-Maassen for Laguna Seca .

Nice name too !!!

lj79 · 21 Jul 2005, 15:43 (Ref:1360198)

For footage try the Porsche AG website.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Lavaggi LS1 (merged threads)	Fab	Sportscar & GT Racing	132	10 May 2008 00:51
Major news in MN Tomorrow/Porsche (merged threads)	ss_collins	Sportscar & GT Racing	94	15 Apr 2005 11:31
LM Betting? [Merged threads]	Aysedasi	Sportscar & GT Racing	10	10 May 2002 16:59
Merged Threads	EERO	Announcements and Feedback	16	30 Nov 2001 21:42