Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid | |
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Category | GT3 Class Endurance Racing |
Constructor | Porsche |
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Engine | 4.0 litre flat-six + two electric motors |
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Power | 640 hp (480 hp + 160 hp in 6 to 8 sec bursts) @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm |
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Debut | 2010 Nurburgring 24 Hours |
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The new Porsche 997 GT3 R Hybrid made its debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The hybrid technology featured in the car was developed by the Williams F1 Team and is based on their F1 kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) which they did not race in 2009. Unlike other KERS that were developed for F1, the Williams system is based on using kinetic energy stored in a flywheel rather than batteries. The GT3-R has two electric motors, both developing a total output of at least 218 brake horsepower (163 kW), driving the front wheels to supplements the 500 brake horsepower (370 kW) four-litre flat-six engine at the rear. It is planned to enter the car in the 2010 24 Hours Nürburgring. As part of the buildup to the 24 hour race the GT3 Hybrid made its racing debut at the VLN 4 hour endurance 57th ADAC Westfalenfahrt at Nürburgring on March 27, 2010. On May 28, 2011, it won its first VLN race. At the 2011 24 Hours of Nurburgring, weight/restrictor penalties as well as technical difficulties prevented the R Hybrid from climbing higher than 28th place. The car also ran as an unclassified car at the 2011 American Le Mans Series at Monterey event; despite starting from last place, it finished ahead of all the other GT cars and also performed the fastest GT lap of the race
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Complete Racing Results[]
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
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News and References
- 2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Race Car
- Geneva Preview: Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid
- Porsche 911 GT3 Hybrid podiums in second outing
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