CloseAug 5, 2008 6:06:04 AM
Aug 5, 2008 11:22:26 AM
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Spyderidol said:
They have just introduced a new DFI engine in the Spyder, so it seems a bit silly to do this if the intention is to pull out of prototype racing in the very near future.
Porsche were in LMP2 before Acura, so I don't really see the connection.
Next year's rule change for LMP2 is what is really at stake here. The ACO really want the LMP2 class to be "reserved" for totally private entries that have little or limited factory support. Furthermore, the ACO intend on restricting the diesels (making them slower) so as a result, they will also pull back the LMP2 class.
The question is , does Porsche continue in LMP2 with a program that is 100% private, or do they move into LMP1 (with a new car based on what they have learnt from the Spyder program). so far there have been no rumors pointing to the development of a LMP1 car.
Aug 5, 2008 12:39:05 PM
Aug 5, 2008 3:44:26 PM
Aug 6, 2008 4:38:43 PM
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OAB said:
I wouldn't be surprised if they really drop it. There is little point to compete with Audi in LMP1 and ACO is keen to move all manufacturers from LMP2 to LMP1
Aug 6, 2008 7:18:29 PM
Aug 6, 2008 7:49:45 PM
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Spyderidol said:
Remember that according to some, the only reason that Audi came to sports car racing was because they negotiated with Porsche at the time for Porsche to drop the LMP1 car (the predecessor and racing version of the Carrera GT engine)in exchange for Porsche to use/share the Cayenne/Toureg platform.
Aug 7, 2008 7:15:09 AM
Aug 10, 2008 6:35:40 AM
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deathnell said:
RS Spyder lose again this weekend.
Seem that the DFI doesn't work well.
ACURA always hold the best laptime in p2 class.
Porsche haven't go any advantage over acura this year.If they won't enter Lmp2 in 2009,they must beat acura this year to save face.It's a tough job for them.
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deathnell said:
RS Spyder lose again this weekend.
Seem that the DFI doesn't work well.
ACURA always hold the best laptime in p2 class.
Porsche haven't go any advantage over acura this year.If they won't enter Lmp2 in 2009,they must beat acura this year to save face.It's a tough job for them.
Aug 21, 2008 4:49:49 PM
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ADias said:Quote:
deathnell said:
RS Spyder lose again this weekend.
Seem that the DFI doesn't work well.
ACURA always hold the best laptime in p2 class.
Porsche haven't go any advantage over acura this year.If they won't enter Lmp2 in 2009,they must beat acura this year to save face.It's a tough job for them.
That is not what happened... I just watched (on Speed) the (Tivoed) delayed broadcast of the Road America ALMS race. The race had too many yellows and many near the end - that made the race a sprint both in LMP1/LMP2 and GT2.
There was nothing wrong with the RS DFI engines. They performed flawlessly and used less gas - an advantage.
There's no question that the Acuras are strong and the Audis have an advantage on these long/fast tracks.
Re the RS Penske team... Roger was not there during that race...
In GT2 the Porsche/Ferrari battled has evened out and this time Porsche won in a dramatic finish.
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