C8 factory race car note
07-04-2019, 09:22 PM
#21
Interesting that the winning Porsche 911 has a MR engine placement unlike the street 911 which has a RR placement that keeps sneaking toward a MR. 
07-05-2019, 06:47 AM
#23
Le Mans Master
And who says BoP is used so no one dominates? I do wish, for one race only, ALMS (WEC would never do this), take the BoP off and turn 'em loose. Performance would jump across the table, reliability would enter into the picture, tire wear would be a problem, fuel strategies would mix up, etc. Only problem is the prototypes wouldn't have their huge performance margins, and that wouldn't look good in their eyes.Have a good one,
Mike
The following users liked this post:
Shaka (07-05-2019)
07-05-2019, 11:12 AM
#25
And who says BoP is used so no one dominates? I do wish, for one race only, ALMS (WEC would never do this), take the BoP off and turn 'em loose. Performance would jump across the table, reliability would enter into the picture, tire wear would be a problem, fuel strategies would mix up, etc. Only problem is the prototypes wouldn't have their huge performance margins, and that wouldn't look good in their eyes.Have a good one,
Mike
My statement above was more about being surprised they haven't been dialed back this season. After their 4th straight win at Watkins Glen last weekend, I suspect it will eventually happen, perhaps before Lime Rock, since IMSA didn't mess with the Porsches for the race this weekend in Ontario.
Last edited by Foosh; 07-05-2019 at 12:02 PM.
07-05-2019, 11:29 AM
#26
Race Director
And who says BoP is used so no one dominates? I do wish, for one race only, ALMS (WEC would never do this), take the BoP off and turn 'em loose. Performance would jump across the table, reliability would enter into the picture, tire wear would be a problem, fuel strategies would mix up, etc. Only problem is the prototypes wouldn't have their huge performance margins, and that wouldn't look good in their eyes.Have a good one,
Mike
07-05-2019, 01:15 PM
#28
Race Director
07-05-2019, 01:42 PM
#29
Race Director
BOP will catch up with the Porsches eventually, just like it did to the FGT. They got a pretty good performance bump prior to the beginning of this season.
My statement above was more about being surprised they haven't been dialed back this season. After their 4th straight win at Watkins Glen last weekend, I suspect it will eventually happen, perhaps before Lime Rock, since IMSA didn't mess with the Porsches for the race this weekend in Ontario.
My statement above was more about being surprised they haven't been dialed back this season. After their 4th straight win at Watkins Glen last weekend, I suspect it will eventually happen, perhaps before Lime Rock, since IMSA didn't mess with the Porsches for the race this weekend in Ontario.
07-05-2019, 07:38 PM
#30
It wouldn't surprise me if it was actually Garcia...he was closing VERY fast on the leader at the end of the race.
Another lap or two and he would have won the race.
Last edited by sunsalem; 07-05-2019 at 07:38 PM.
07-05-2019, 08:37 PM
#31
Safety Car
while I too would hate see the factory backed GTLM class fade away the Ford GT really didn't belong IMO, it was no more based on a true factory production car than the man in the moon. But regardless the BOP made it work. Hopefully another mfg can be persuaded to join in, Honda NSX perhaps ?
The following users liked this post:
z06801 (07-05-2019)
07-05-2019, 08:40 PM
#32
Safety Car
agreed (I was there), in less than 15 minutes he went from a second and half back to less than a half second, shame the race wasn't 6 hours and 10 minutes long ! From what the 911 car was saying on the radio his tires were just about used up, front end pushing.
07-05-2019, 08:57 PM
#33
Race Director
Garcia did have the fast lap of all the GTLM cars.
07-05-2019, 08:58 PM
#34
Race Director
07-05-2019, 10:38 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
x2
while I too would hate see the factory backed GTLM class fade away the Ford GT really didn't belong IMO, it was no more based on a true factory production car than the man in the moon. But regardless the BOP made it work. Hopefully another mfg can be persuaded to join in, Honda NSX perhaps ?
while I too would hate see the factory backed GTLM class fade away the Ford GT really didn't belong IMO, it was no more based on a true factory production car than the man in the moon. But regardless the BOP made it work. Hopefully another mfg can be persuaded to join in, Honda NSX perhaps ?
07-07-2019, 07:22 AM
#36
"The new 911 RSR roared through the Goodwood Festival of Speed before its race debut.
"We never rest on our laurels,” explains Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsport. To further enhance the 911 RSR, Zurlinden added that Porsche engineers have noticed room for improvements in a lot of areas, especially in the complex areas of driveability, efficiency, durability, and serviceability.
With this, he said that 95 percent of the 2019 911 RSR is new. The only things inherited from its predecessor are headlights, brake system, clutch, driver’s seat, and parts of the suspension.
Powering the new 911 RSR is an updated version of 991.2's naturally-aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine. It has a slightly larger displacement at 4.2 liters, making it the largest boxer engine to ever be equipped in a Porsche 911. It has an approximate output of 515 horsepower (384 kiloWatts) depending on the size of the restrictor plate. This amount of power is sent to the rear wheels via a stiffer six-speed sequential racing transmission.
Porsche has made sure that the new 911 RSR is ready to conquer the WEC. It made a successful run at Le Castellet in March 2019, covering more than 3,728 miles (6,000 kilometers) over 30 hours without any technical issues.
The brand-new Porsche 911 RSR will have its racing debut at the season-opening round of the FIA WEC at Silverstone on September 1, 2019."
If this is the same car that will run in ISMA Team Corvette has their work cut out for them.
"We never rest on our laurels,” explains Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsport. To further enhance the 911 RSR, Zurlinden added that Porsche engineers have noticed room for improvements in a lot of areas, especially in the complex areas of driveability, efficiency, durability, and serviceability.
With this, he said that 95 percent of the 2019 911 RSR is new. The only things inherited from its predecessor are headlights, brake system, clutch, driver’s seat, and parts of the suspension.
Powering the new 911 RSR is an updated version of 991.2's naturally-aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine. It has a slightly larger displacement at 4.2 liters, making it the largest boxer engine to ever be equipped in a Porsche 911. It has an approximate output of 515 horsepower (384 kiloWatts) depending on the size of the restrictor plate. This amount of power is sent to the rear wheels via a stiffer six-speed sequential racing transmission.
Porsche has made sure that the new 911 RSR is ready to conquer the WEC. It made a successful run at Le Castellet in March 2019, covering more than 3,728 miles (6,000 kilometers) over 30 hours without any technical issues.
The brand-new Porsche 911 RSR will have its racing debut at the season-opening round of the FIA WEC at Silverstone on September 1, 2019."
If this is the same car that will run in ISMA Team Corvette has their work cut out for them.
07-07-2019, 09:56 AM
#37
Race Director
"The new 911 RSR roared through the Goodwood Festival of Speed before its race debut.
"We never rest on our laurels,” explains Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsport. To further enhance the 911 RSR, Zurlinden added that Porsche engineers have noticed room for improvements in a lot of areas, especially in the complex areas of driveability, efficiency, durability, and serviceability.
With this, he said that 95 percent of the 2019 911 RSR is new. The only things inherited from its predecessor are headlights, brake system, clutch, driver’s seat, and parts of the suspension.
Powering the new 911 RSR is an updated version of 991.2's naturally-aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine. It has a slightly larger displacement at 4.2 liters, making it the largest boxer engine to ever be equipped in a Porsche 911. It has an approximate output of 515 horsepower (384 kiloWatts) depending on the size of the restrictor plate. This amount of power is sent to the rear wheels via a stiffer six-speed sequential racing transmission.
Porsche has made sure that the new 911 RSR is ready to conquer the WEC. It made a successful run at Le Castellet in March 2019, covering more than 3,728 miles (6,000 kilometers) over 30 hours without any technical issues.
The brand-new Porsche 911 RSR will have its racing debut at the season-opening round of the FIA WEC at Silverstone on September 1, 2019."
If this is the same car that will run in ISMA Team Corvette has their work cut out for them.
"We never rest on our laurels,” explains Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsport. To further enhance the 911 RSR, Zurlinden added that Porsche engineers have noticed room for improvements in a lot of areas, especially in the complex areas of driveability, efficiency, durability, and serviceability.
With this, he said that 95 percent of the 2019 911 RSR is new. The only things inherited from its predecessor are headlights, brake system, clutch, driver’s seat, and parts of the suspension.
Powering the new 911 RSR is an updated version of 991.2's naturally-aspirated six-cylinder boxer engine. It has a slightly larger displacement at 4.2 liters, making it the largest boxer engine to ever be equipped in a Porsche 911. It has an approximate output of 515 horsepower (384 kiloWatts) depending on the size of the restrictor plate. This amount of power is sent to the rear wheels via a stiffer six-speed sequential racing transmission.
Porsche has made sure that the new 911 RSR is ready to conquer the WEC. It made a successful run at Le Castellet in March 2019, covering more than 3,728 miles (6,000 kilometers) over 30 hours without any technical issues.
The brand-new Porsche 911 RSR will have its racing debut at the season-opening round of the FIA WEC at Silverstone on September 1, 2019."
If this is the same car that will run in ISMA Team Corvette has their work cut out for them.
The Corvettes run a smaller engine than the street cars (5.5L) and have for several years. Generally IMSA is looking for the cars to have about 580 HP, depending on weight. They also adjust turbo car boos throughout the RPM range
WEC also has BOP, and after the Ford/Ferrar batle at the 60th anniversary of the Ford LeMans win, WEC essentially nailed the Fords with BOP. Right now Mercedes and possibly Lamborghini dominate WEC.i
07-08-2019, 11:41 AM
#38
Safety Car
well, Team Corvette(GTLM) stunk out the joint yesterday in Canada, hope for better luck in a couple of weeks @ Lime Rock.
