Porsche returning to LeMans 2014
06-30-2011, 10:01 AM
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Porsche returning to LeMans 2014
Porsche returns to Le Mans with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype. The first outing of the completely new developed race car is planned for the year 2014. With 16 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans. More information on http://www.porsche.com/motorsport
06-30-2011, 11:11 AM
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Hell yeah!!
So does that mean Audi will no longer be a competitor or will VW allow the sibling rivalry on the worlds biggest stage?
So does that mean Audi will no longer be a competitor or will VW allow the sibling rivalry on the worlds biggest stage?
06-30-2011, 11:16 AM
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It's about time, who said the VW merger would hurt Porsche motorsports? 
It will be interesting to see how this compares to the Audi / Bentley cars or if Porsche will be a 100% clean sheet of paper.
Any rumors of significant rule changes expected for 2014 that Porsche might be trying to take advantage of?
It will be interesting to see how this compares to the Audi / Bentley cars or if Porsche will be a 100% clean sheet of paper.
Any rumors of significant rule changes expected for 2014 that Porsche might be trying to take advantage of?
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06-30-2011, 11:24 AM
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06-30-2011, 11:35 AM
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Porsche returning to LMP1
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Porsche Returns to Le Mans in 2014
2011-06-30 14:30:44.224 GMT
Porsche Returns to Le Mans in 2014
Development Program Confirmed for LMP1 Sports Prototype
PR Newswire
ATLANTA, June 30, 2011
ATLANTA, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche returns to Le Mans with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype. The first outing of the completely new developed race car is planned for the year 2014. With 16 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans. The most recent win was in 1998 with the Porsche 911 GT1.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110630/CL28836 )
"Motorsport was always an essential part of the Porsche brand," emphasises Matthias Muller, President of the Executive Board at Porsche AG. "So for us it was only a matter of time before we returned as a factory to the top league of racing. Porsche's successes in Le Mans are unrivalled. We want to follow up on this with the 17th outright victory."
With the RS Spyder sports prototype that was run with great success from 2006 to 2008 by the factory-backed Penske Racing team in the USA and to 2010 by several customer teams worldwide, Porsche has set the benchmark recently in the LMP2 category. "With the RS Spyder we proved that our motorsport engineers in Weissach are at the forefront," says Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member for Research and Development at Porsche AG. "For instance, we were the first to run a high-revving race engine with direct fuel injection, DFI, setting new standards in performance and efficiency. Recently, with the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, we adopted a completely new drive technology for racing purposes and achieved a considerable reduction in consumption."
Hartmut Kristen, Head of Porsche Motorsport, is already prepared for one of the most challenging development programmes in the company's history. "We're looking forward to the task of developing new technologies and to continue on with the success of the Porsche RS Spyder. After the conclusion of our works-supported sports prototype programme in the American Le Mans Series we have kept up with the latest technological advances. Now we will begin with detailed research in order to evaluate the various concept alternatives for our new car. These obviously depend on how the regulations for the year 2014 look in detail. In principle, these regulations are interesting for us because the integration of our hybrid technology in the vehicle concept is one possible option."
Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood claimed the first overall victory for Porsche in 1970 with the legendary 917 short-tail. The 16th and by now last overall win was secured by Laurent Aiello, Stephane Ortelli and Allan McNish in 1998 with the 911 GT1. In the years 2008 and 2009, the Porsche RS Spyder sports prototype won the title in the LMP2 category.
About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 195 dealers.
They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand's 63-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.
Follow us: www.twitter.com/Porsche and www.facebook.com/Porsche
SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Website: http://www.porsche.com
Contact: Nick Twork, Manager, Product Communications, +1-678-323-6975, nick.twork@porsche.us, Dave Engelman, Media Relations Manager,
+1-770-290-3617, dave.engelman@porsche.us
-0- Jun/30/2011 14:30 GMT
Porsche Returns to Le Mans in 2014
2011-06-30 14:30:44.224 GMT
Porsche Returns to Le Mans in 2014
Development Program Confirmed for LMP1 Sports Prototype
PR Newswire
ATLANTA, June 30, 2011
ATLANTA, June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche returns to Le Mans with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype. The first outing of the completely new developed race car is planned for the year 2014. With 16 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans. The most recent win was in 1998 with the Porsche 911 GT1.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110630/CL28836 )
"Motorsport was always an essential part of the Porsche brand," emphasises Matthias Muller, President of the Executive Board at Porsche AG. "So for us it was only a matter of time before we returned as a factory to the top league of racing. Porsche's successes in Le Mans are unrivalled. We want to follow up on this with the 17th outright victory."
With the RS Spyder sports prototype that was run with great success from 2006 to 2008 by the factory-backed Penske Racing team in the USA and to 2010 by several customer teams worldwide, Porsche has set the benchmark recently in the LMP2 category. "With the RS Spyder we proved that our motorsport engineers in Weissach are at the forefront," says Wolfgang Hatz, Board Member for Research and Development at Porsche AG. "For instance, we were the first to run a high-revving race engine with direct fuel injection, DFI, setting new standards in performance and efficiency. Recently, with the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, we adopted a completely new drive technology for racing purposes and achieved a considerable reduction in consumption."
Hartmut Kristen, Head of Porsche Motorsport, is already prepared for one of the most challenging development programmes in the company's history. "We're looking forward to the task of developing new technologies and to continue on with the success of the Porsche RS Spyder. After the conclusion of our works-supported sports prototype programme in the American Le Mans Series we have kept up with the latest technological advances. Now we will begin with detailed research in order to evaluate the various concept alternatives for our new car. These obviously depend on how the regulations for the year 2014 look in detail. In principle, these regulations are interesting for us because the integration of our hybrid technology in the vehicle concept is one possible option."
Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood claimed the first overall victory for Porsche in 1970 with the legendary 917 short-tail. The 16th and by now last overall win was secured by Laurent Aiello, Stephane Ortelli and Allan McNish in 1998 with the 911 GT1. In the years 2008 and 2009, the Porsche RS Spyder sports prototype won the title in the LMP2 category.
About Porsche Cars North America
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga. is the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, the Cayenne SUV and Panamera Gran Turismo. Established in 1984, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Porsche AG, which is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, and employs approximately 220 people who provide parts, service, marketing and training for 195 dealers.
They, in turn, work to provide Porsche customers with a best-in-class experience that is in keeping with the brand's 63-year history and leadership in the advancement of vehicle performance, safety and efficiency. At the core of this success is Porsche's proud racing heritage that boasts some 30,000 motorsport wins to date.
Follow us: www.twitter.com/Porsche and www.facebook.com/Porsche
SOURCE Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Website: http://www.porsche.com
Contact: Nick Twork, Manager, Product Communications, +1-678-323-6975, nick.twork@porsche.us, Dave Engelman, Media Relations Manager,
+1-770-290-3617, dave.engelman@porsche.us
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06-30-2011, 11:39 AM
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LMP1 won't ever be restricted to diesel, unless you want to win. Right now, the diesels have a competitive advantage, but supposedly the ACO and FIA are working to decrease that advantage to level the diesel/petrol playing field. I wish they would just open the regulations and make it "whoever is faster wins" type competition.
06-30-2011, 11:54 AM
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This is what was discussed at a meeting in June 2010
:http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsjuly10.html
Go to "7.19.10".
:http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsjuly10.html
Go to "7.19.10".
06-30-2011, 11:54 AM
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My searches are coming up empty, does the ACO have any rules in place for LMP1 using hybrid drive-trains? I could see Porsche going after this setup.