Porsche has announced that it will launch the 911 GT3 R Hybrid at next month’s Geneva Motor Show. The company said that the hybrid technology on the car is specially developed for racing which makes it different from the hybrid systems we are used to. It features two electric motors (each developing 60 kW) on the front axle while the rear axle has a 4.0 litre flat six that pumps out 480hp.
Apart from providing extra power the hybrid system can also help reduce fuel consumption which means drivers may not need to visit the pits that often. Porsche revealed that after its debut in Geneva the 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be tested in long-distance races at the Nurburgring including the 24 Hours on the Nordschleife which happens on May 16th and 17th. More images can be found after jump.
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this is what a hybrid should look like
This is the collaboration result between Porsche and WilliamsF1/Williams Hybrid Power Limited.
Unlike the other battery storage KERS systems used by other F1 teams, Williams used a high speed flywheel to store energy instead of batteries. You can see the flywheel unit at the centre of the car. It solves the issues associated with battery storage such as heat and fire hazards.
Porsche plans to offer this technology in their road cars
This must be the next revolution in motorsports – Hybrid racing cars.
How cool is that? Applying hybrid tech in racing applications will contribute to improved mileage and efficiency. In a way, its also creating a minor connection between motorsports and green technology, both of which have always experienced a sour relationship.
Porsche deserves applause for such an effort. Next step would be to take on the non-hybrids down.