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Considering that the rules also impose the mandatory "shark's" fin on the engine cover, it is probably not possible or impractical to locate a single exhaust outlet on the upper side of the rear bodywork in a central position. In other words, it is well possible that the off-center location of the exhaust outlet visible on the picture is mainly due to the regulation changes. In addition, I struggle to understand the relevance of a four-cylinder engine for Porsche. "There is a race car in every Porsche" they say. Is a four-cylinder engine consistent with this philosophy ? "Small engine" does not necessary mean a four-cylinder engine. I am more inclined to believe that the engine may be a small-displacement V6 engine or the like. This at least seems to be more consistent with Porsche's philosophy. Time will tell. |
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I wonder will heat have any adverse effect on that fin , like set it onfire so it burns off . then we can possibly have a good lookin P1 !!!
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I've read rumors Toyota was increasing the displacement, going for a bigger, lower-revving V8.
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If they're gonna do a sub-Boxster class of car, it certainly is. And probably the small engine will be used by Volkswagen (and Audi!) too so I can see the logic behind going this engine route.
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Just rumors for now, some time after LM they said that would be used again the 3.4 V8, some time later here is it the 5.0 rumor. Whatever is the truth, is strange that toyota is not considering to use the 2014 super gt 2.0 L4 turbo or some modified fuel flow version.
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To be honest, I would like much more a V6 engine, than a 4-in line! I hope to see a 2.2 V6 turbocharged engine. We have to wait, but 4-in line hypothesis has been launched by several motorsport magazines. I've read something about on Autosprint. The journalist gave for sure the news, but I do not completely agree with him. I think Porsche will unveil engine details as late as possible. But I ask to myself if there's a spy-game in VAG home between Porsche and Audi men... From what I see, Porsche aim will be to win Le Mans since its first attempt. I don't think they've planned to wait at least three years before to get the highest step of the podium (the famous "three years rule"). This doesn't mean they will win since the first time... but they seem to be very hungry! All this inner rivalry is the prelude to a wonderful three challenge, with Toyota searching for a revenge. |
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I still bet on a six-cylinder engine, with a preference for a small-displacement (2l or less) mono-turbo V6 engine |
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lol, hope they won't paint white the fin or just after 30 minutes will be blackened dirt
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Yeah, we don't like the fin. But too much could be made of it.
I compare the fins to the huge airboxes of the 1970s. Yeah, they didn't "belong" on the Porsche but they were very much of their time and there's something about the 936 that's iconic...even though in many ways, the airbox was hideous, it's stood the test of time to kind of look right. |
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I have a better idea how to get rid of the fin. They will have to consult military industry:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...j6DQ856U#t=140 |
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They should paint the fin to look like a shark fin and then bring out the old Freisinger livery of teeth for the front of the car and they can look like they're eating up the competition. If you have to have it, put the fin to a good use I say.
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I don't really have a massive issue with the fins. They become the norm and you get used to them.
But last night I was looking back at my shots from the Silverstone 1000km in 2010. And you can't help but feel a twinge. |
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With that livery, Freisinger has won Spa 24 Hours in 2003. Not in N/GT class, but the overall! |
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Is there no chance Core Motorsports could be the main sponsor and the GT3 RSR GTE was the bridge?
Maybe Porsche is counting on the new United Sports Car series to bring the car to the states also. |
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Dyson has been able to blend the fin in better than anyone else with their swoopy livery. Thought others would've done the same.
Muscle Milk has been able to use their's as a billboard for their product line and they have probably made $millions by doing so. |
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Made millions? Greg Pickett founded and I think still co-owns Muscle Milk. He's probably paying out of his own pocket (or directly from muscle milk's advertising budget)
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According to Mike of Mulsanne's Corner, from the analysis of the exhaust hole of the Porsche, next LMP1 will be fitted with a 4-L engine.
http://www.mulsannescorner.com/newsjuly13.html I would be glad to see a V6 turbocharged engine, instead of a 4-L, wich is closer to Porsche philosophy. It seems FIA and ACO has the same plan of the late '60s: engines easily convertible from endurance to formula 1 and viceversa. These engines will be close enough that Renault is thinking to the conversion of their F1 V6 to an endurance V6, under Alpine flag. |
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