Porsche LMP2 proto racer for 2006 |
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Porsche LMP2 proto racer for 2006 |
Jeroen |
Jun 21 2005, 09:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
3.4 90 deg V8 - 480bhp (with ALMS restrictor)
sequencial 6 box since this is a customer car, they kept the exotic materials to a minimum to reduce the cost of the car 750kg (appr. 1650#) Penske will run it for the 2006 ALMS season but the first outings will be on Road Atlanta (oct 1st) and Laguna Seca (Oct. 16th) I hope they made the right choice, cause LMP2 didn't look even close to being competible at LeMans last weekend... Sure looks nice I wouldn't mind having one (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) There's a link on the porsche site... http://www3.us.porsche.com/usa/ Attached image(s) |
maf914 |
Jun 21 2005, 11:07 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
That looks a lot like the Courage C65 LMP2 to me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) This past year several teams have gone to LMP2 in the ALMS, but so far their ability to finish races has not been very good. The first three races this year have seen few LMP2's make it to the finish. I think it comes down to budgets, which are tight in prototype racing in general. Lack of testing, lack of resources. I love the cars, but LMP1 and LMP2 prototypes are expensive. On the other hand, it's interesting to see the growing number of Daytona Sports Prototypes in Grand Am. They are not my favorites, but they do put on a good show and I do go to a race occassionally. The DSP's remind me of spec racers, not very exciting, no soul. BTW, almost all of the top teams in ALMS and ELMS run Michelins. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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