February 12th, 2010 by Car and SUV
Porsche has just revealed the first images and details on its new racer, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid.
Based on the rear-drive 911 GT3 R that’s set for serious privateer racing later this year, the GT3 R Hybrid uses a rear-mounted, 480-hp 4.0-litre flat-six in conjunction with two electric motors that drive the front wheels. Residing in the space normally used by a passenger seat sits a flywheel, which harnesses kinetic energy under braking and can rotate up to and over 40,000 rpm. Once enough energy is stored, the system can release a boost of up to 120 kilowatts to the front wheels in six to eight second bursts that’s controlled by a steering wheel-mounted button.
Porsche hasn’t released official performance specs, but the GT3 R Hybrid’s world debut is set for the Geneva Motor Show before it hits the track for its motorsports debut at the endurance Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 15. Devised to test this new hybrid system after it takes to the Green Hell this year, Porsche plans to campaign for the 24 Hours of LeMans in a refined version in 2012.
It’s a unique ride, check out the images and graphics in the gallery below.
Gallery
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
At the preview drive of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing in Germany five-time German Touring Car (DTM) Champion Bernd Schneider takes the SLS for an unforgettable hot lap around the 13-mile-long Nurburgring Nordschleife, the world’s most fearsome and challenging racetrack. Strap in and hang on…
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Two Lexus LF-As were entered into the 2009 Nurburgring 24-hour race. One was good for cooking marshmallows, the other finished 14th in class
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
With development engineer Jim Mero behind the wheel, the ZR1 paced the Nürburgring in a time of 7:26.4. The engine rpm and the vehicle speed are the actual data taken during this lap. .
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Porsche 997 GT3 and Dodge Viper GT3 in Nürburgring
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Mercedes Sprinter with British plates attempts to pass Lotus Elise at the Nurburgring
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Racing legend John Heinricy tells the story of his record-setting 7:59.32 lap in the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V on the track in Nurburgring, Germany.
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
The Nurburgring 24-hour race as seen through the eyes of a Japanese Subaru WRX STI-based team (in Japanese)
December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Renault’s ultimate hot hatch attempts a fast flying lap at the ‘Ring.
December 17th, 2009 by Car and SUV
Watch the ZR1 dominate the Nurburgring’s north loop
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