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PORSCHE 919 hybrid n.18

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HISTORY

The Porsche 919 Hybrid n.18 with Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb took part in the 2015 World Championship Endurance.
The 2015 Porsche 919 hybrid is the second evolution of the initial design of 2014 is part of the LMP1-H prototype category, has two engines: a thermal fueled petrol, flanked by an electric powered by a lithium ion battery. The Porsche 919 hybrid uses two energy recovery systems, from exhaust gases and braking.

The thermal engine, a 90° V4 of 2000 cc, supercharged by a turbocharger, is capable of delivering a power of 370 kW. While the hybrid system brought to the Porsche 8 MJ transmitted a power of 290 kw to the front.

At the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2015 the Porsche 919 hybrid n.18 gets the Pole Position with Neel Jani, but in the race can not do better than the fifth position unlike the twins, Porsche n.19 and Porsche n.17, respectively first and second. The victory comes in the last race of the season the 6 hours of Bahrain.

CHASSIS

Porsche 919
Designed: Alexander Hitzinger
Composite fibre construction made of carbon fibres with a honeycomb aluminium core.
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 1900 mm
Height: 1050 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes:Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, light-alloy mono bloc brake callipers, internally vented carbon fibre rear and front brake discs, brake force distribution settings can be set progressively by the driver
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Porsche 2000 cc V4 90° Turbo Hybrid
Power: > 370 kW (> 500 hp)
Hybrid: Lithium-ion battery
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive, all wheel drive via KERS on the front axle.
Transmission: Sequential, hydraulically activated seven speed sequential racing transmission
Differential: Rear differential lock
Transmission housing: Hybrid construction in CFRP with titanium inserts and cast aluminium housing
Fuel Brand: Mobil 1
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: 68,5 lt

RESULT

Fifth at the 24 hours of Le Mans 2015 with drivers Mark Lieb, Neel Jani, Romain Dumas
Race winner: 6 Hours of Barhain