2023 GT1
https://www.motor1.com/news/520330/porsche-gt1-hypercar-rumors/
Is my dream coming true?
How do I make a deposit for one? Any connection to the factory? I inquired Porsche Korea this morning and they have no idea.
https://www.motor1.com/news/520330/porsche-gt1-hypercar-rumors/
Is my dream coming true?
How do I make a deposit for one? Any connection to the factory? I inquired Porsche Korea this morning and they have no idea.
Jul 16, 2021 2:39:39 PM
996FourEss:Rear vis a little problematic, no? Why not put a proper window on it? And pls if true, great, but NO four cylinder!!!
These days, the technology is pretty good with cameras
22 GT3 Manual pending, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Jul 16, 2021 3:42:51 PM
Jul 17, 2021 5:09:44 AM
I have some issues with this article:
LMDh cars are based on a new LMP2 chassis that must come from one of 4 "official" producers.
Porsche has chosen Multimatic (Canadian) as their chassis provider.
Why would Porsche build a road car based on a non-Porsche chassis?
Also- it's strongly suspected that the engine used for the LMDh car will be twin-turbo V8. Also suspected to come from the Cayenne.
Why would a very "Woke" Porsche build a new halo car using an old ICU?
So if the chassis of the LMDh car is unlikely to be used , and the engine is out of the question, how exactly would a new halo car be based on the LMDh car?
At most, the supposed new halo car may have some design queues taken from the LMDh car....maybe.
Jul 17, 2021 10:09:57 PM
Jul 18, 2021 12:03:56 AM
Why not a tuned flat six turbo over the heavier V8 twin turbo. Dont get me wrong, love my Cayenne turbo but cant imagine the engine is the best option on a performance vs weight basis. Still would lovento see a flat eight with low center of gravity but i guess i am a dinosaur. I still think the 718 GT4 looks great BTW. I saw two today around the greater Goodwood area and they just look right
Jul 18, 2021 8:41:03 AM
996FourEss:Why not a tuned flat six turbo over the heavier V8 twin turbo. Dont get me wrong, love my Cayenne turbo but cant imagine the engine is the best option on a performance vs weight basis. Still would lovento see a flat eight with low center of gravity but i guess i am a dinosaur. I still think the 718 GT4 looks great BTW. I saw two today around the greater Goodwood area and they just look right
I assume you are referring to the use of the V8 turbo for the LMDh car.
The regulations for the LMDh cars restricts the engine's minimum weight to 165Kg. That is exceptionally heavy for a racing engine. This was supposed to encourage some manufacturers to use their existent super and hyper car's engines to come to the class. This was to help with the cost cutting.
The minimum weight for the LMDh cars is also 1030Kg . (Not exactly light by racing standards)
Because this is now a BoP class, torque is the name of the game. V8 twin turbo is good!!
Also- I suspect that this new "halo car", might just be the actual LMDh which is planned to have its roll out by the end of this year.
Jul 18, 2021 1:43:07 PM
Jul 19, 2021 11:16:14 PM
Jul 20, 2021 4:39:57 AM
Jul 20, 2021 4:02:17 PM
Jul 20, 2021 4:13:10 PM
Jean:So it seems that Porsche US has denied the rumor and no immediate plans for one, but I think Porsche needs to build a GT1 based on the new Le Mans hypercar.
Not at all surprising since Volkswagen Group, and probably Porsche, have developed its final internal combustion engines. It's EVs from now on out and getting approval of a business case for a new engine for a limited production vehicle is for naught.
Jul 20, 2021 6:41:53 PM
CGX car nut:Jean:So it seems that Porsche US has denied the rumor and no immediate plans for one, but I think Porsche needs to build a GT1 based on the new Le Mans hypercar.
Not at all surprising since Volkswagen Group, and probably Porsche, have developed its final internal combustion engines. It's EVs from now on out and getting approval of a business case for a new engine for a limited production vehicle is for naught.
Whether Porsche will develop a new GT car engine with ICE is dependent on what happens with future racing regulations (don't think we know yet if this is the last ICE or not)...
22 GT3 Manual pending, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 18 GT3 Manual, 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Grant:CGX car nut:Jean:So it seems that Porsche US has denied the rumor and no immediate plans for one, but I think Porsche needs to build a GT1 based on the new Le Mans hypercar.
Not at all surprising since Volkswagen Group, and probably Porsche, have developed its final internal combustion engines. It's EVs from now on out and getting approval of a business case for a new engine for a limited production vehicle is for naught.
Whether Porsche will develop a new GT car engine with ICE is dependent on what happens with future racing regulations (don't think we know yet if this is the last ICE or not)...
2030, 2035 is literally just around the corner. Most governments around have stated they don't want normal cars anymore, they only want EVs.
Porsche doesn't just live for racing, it's not the the Ferrari of old where he sell road cars to finance the racing. Yes they do excel at racing, but the money sunk into racing aren't wasted, knowledge learned are transferred back to their road cars. Even the halo cars are a test bed for stuff that will go into their road cars.
If they won't be making engines anymore after 2030, there isn't an incentive there to do them for just for racing.
For racing purposes, they still have some excellent engines lying around that can be reused. If the regulations suits them.
Jul 21, 2021 3:56:20 AM