Use the Twitter button above to share this post with others! Since Porsche's last overall victory at Le Mans in 1998, there has not been a factory supported entrant in the famed twice-round-the-clock race. Much has changed since Porsche last competed, and nothing more so than technology. Aside from the usual television and radio broadcasts, …
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Exclusive Tech Feature: The Porsche 919 Hybrid
In a new video segment from the television program Mobil 1: The Grid, Le Mans proponent and the enthusiastic voice of Radio Le Mans, Mr. John Hindhaugh, guides us through Porsche's pre-race preparation, and some of the 919 Hybrid technology in play at Le Mans. The video provides an overview of the 919 Hybrid's unique technological configuration, …
Continue to the full articleVideo: Michelin And Porsche Attack Le Mans in “We Are Racers”
As Porsche fanatics, we are all racers. We may not be on track every weekend, or jet setting to new tracks, but we are the driving force behind Porsche's motorsport efforts. We are a part of the "team", even if we aren't jumping over the wall, swapping tires, or refilling fuel. We may not make the decisions, the split second corrections, or …
Continue to the full articleBergmeister Becomes Flugmeister In 911 RSR At Le Mans Test Day
Last weekend at La Sarthe, Porsche's driving ace, Joerg Bergmeister, imitated the Wright Brothers in an attempt at manned flight. The problem was, he wasn't in a plane, but rather his 991 911 RSR, and he wasn't at Kitty Hawk, but rather the Ford Chicane at Le Mans. Bergmeister missed his braking point at the entry to the chicane. In past years, …
Continue to the full articleVideo Series: Mark Webber’s Road To Le Mans
As one of the more heavily publicized protagonists of Porsche's "Mission 2014", Mark Webber will play a big part in the 919 Hybrid effort this year at Le Mans. After spending a number of years at the wheel of Red Bull's successful open-wheel racers in Formula 1, Webber has left the fast paced life of an F1 driver for the fast paced life of a WEC …
Continue to the full article60 Seconds With Mark Webber
Every Friday this season Mobil1 puts drivers through a 60 second interview. This week it's former Formula 1 driver and now Porsche's LMP1 driver Mark Webber. While these interviews don't provide any unique insight into Patrick's racing strategy or background they do give some great info for die-hard Porsche fans hard up for trivia. Want to know …
Continue to the full articleHow And Why Porsche Designed A 4-Cylinder For The LMP1 919 Hybrid
For the last 8 weeks we've looked at the new regulations Porsche must abide by for this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. In this week's video we learn the answers to a number of questions about Porsche's choice of engine for the 919 including: 1. When and why Porsche chose to go back to Le Mans 2. How long it takes to develop an engine at …
Continue to the full articleHow The New Regulations Affect Aerodynamics On The LMP1 Cars In The 24 Hours of Le Mans
There are a lot of new regulations this year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans all geared toward reducing fuel consumption by 30%. In this 8th episode from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest we explore how the regulations affect aero and how aero dictates design in the development of new LMP1 cars. Next week's video will be a visit with Porsche and a look …
Continue to the full articleThis Is What Porsche’s 919 Hybrid LMP1 Sounds Like On The Track
The good guys over at the /Drive network have a great new Porsche video to check out. There's no silly voiceover, no commentary, no extraneous anything. It is simply excellent quality track-side video of Porsche's newest LMP1 contender testing at Paul Ricard. This is a simplistic view of Porsche's motorsport machine doing what it does best. This is …
Continue to the full articleThis Is Why Tires Play Such A Big Role In The LMP1 Class This Year
Michelin supplies all the LMP1 teams with tires in the World Endurance Challenge for 2014. With this year's new regulations, tires play an even more important role than usual as their width has been reduced in an attempt to reduce fuel consumption. However, will a narrow tire provide the same performance and grip? Does each team get the same tire …
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