Re: Who can't wait for Petit Le Mans this weekend?
IMO the current 911 racer has reached its limit of chassis and engine development in the present configuration. The next generation of 911s will be more "mid-engined" and better aerodynamically and this will help on the track too. However, it is at least 3 years away and Porsche will either have to practically take break (unlikely) or build a racing car on the forthcoming Cayman RS. They can still use the current 911 platform for selected events so as not interrupt the long line going back to the 60s.
Nevertheless, even this year 911s have won the LMS driver's title the ALMS manufacturers' title and most probably the drivers' too in the last race, various FIA GT events, VLN races etc etc. Porsche's record with the 996/997 racers in unparalleled. Sure Ferrari, BMW and various others have enjoyed some success in the GT class at times but the Porsche RSR is the car with most class wins and titles, even overall wins in some events (I readily remember Daytona 24 and Spa 24 Hrs in 2003)
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