Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid: New version 2.0

The year passes, the famous 24 Hours of Nurburgring, the powerful Porsche 911 GT3 R hybrid motorization was illustree taking the second position, just behind a BMW M3 GT2. A first for a race car driven by a hybrid powertrain.

This year, Porsche has come back with a similar car or almost. Thanks to software, the new version CALLED "2.0" has been revamped to make them disappear disadvantages of yesteryear and replaced by more pragmatic solutions.

More efficient electric motors

Compared to the original version, the new 911 GT3 R Hybrid always trust a flat six-cylinder engine of 4.0 liters, the power is still 470 horses. However, the two electric motors each have their power be increased by 80 to 110 horsepower.

In addition, Porsche engineers have managed to reduce the weight of electrical blocks 20%, or 50 pounds for a car of 1350 kg. This alleviation was also made possible by combining the majority of the controls on the steering wheel, as in Formula 1. Among the many improvements that have been made to this shiny racing car, there is a new accumulator which is henceforth mates has a rotor which rotates at 40,000 rev / min.

June 25, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid "2.0" will end ready to fight the next 24 hours of Nurburgring.