Porsche 911 RSR model year 2013

Porsche 911 RSR model year 2013

Porsche has developed a new GT race car for the World Endurance Championship  WEC and the Le Mans 24 Hours The new 911 RSR is characterised by consequent lightweight design and sophisticated aerodynamics The exceptional vehicle styling honours a very special anniversary From a bird's eye perspective the numbers 50 and 911 are visible These stand for 50 years of the Porsche 911 The Porsche AG Team Manthey works squad exclusively fields two Porsche 911 RSR in the 2013 season

The new Porsche 911 RSR which is based on the seventh generation of the iconic 911 sports car follows in the footsteps of its successful predecessor the 911 GT3 RSR. As with the production vehicle the wheelbase grew by about ten centimetres. A new wishbone front suspension replaces the previously used McPherson struts. Another new development from Porsche Motorsport is the particularly lightweight racing gearbox The six gears are selected via paddles on the steering wheel The 460 hp, 4.0-litre six cylinder boxer engine was taken from the predecessor and optimised in detail

One of the priorities in the development of the new Porsche 911 RSR was the more evenly balanced weight distribution The centre of gravity is also significantly lower than that of its predecessor Carbon fibre played a crucial role in the new design The front and rear mudguards front and rear lids doors underbody wheel arches rear wing dashboard and centre console are constructed from the very light and strong material. Moreover all windows are made of particularly thin and light polycarbonate  Also contributing to the weight reduction is the lithium ion battery known from the GT road legal models

The look of the new 911 RSR is dominated by the flared mudguards and the deep cooling air intakes at the front With the new air ducting the radiator is now centrally located in the front and even more effective than in the previous model At the same time the cockpit air conditioning became more efficient The quick change concept of the body parts was specially adapted for endurance racing allowing for easier maintenance and shorter repair times The front end front lid and rear panel are fitted with quick release systems and can be replaced within seconds

Competing in the Porsche 911 RSR with starting number 92 are Porsche works drivers Marc Lieb  Germany and Richard Lietz (Austria), who already shared a cockpit in the 2012 WEC. At the first two races of the season in Silverstone  14.4 and Spa  4.5  as well as at the 24 Hours of Le Mans  22.6 they receive support from their works driver colleague Romain Dumas  France Factory pilots also drive the #91 sister car, with Joerg Bergmeister  Germany and Patrick Long  USA making up a team In Silverstone Spa and Le Mans the duo is joined by Timo Bernhard  Germany

 Porsche 911 RSR model year 2013 

 Porsche 911 RSR model year 2013