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PORSCHE 919 hybrid n.20

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HISTORY

The Porsche 919 hybrid is a prototype that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2014. The Porsche after sixteen years ago its return to the endurance world with an innovative car. Their hybrid system, unlike the Audi R18 and the Toyota TS040, was based on a lithium-ion battery pack.

The German Porsche Team with Timo Bernhard, Mark Webber and Brendon Hartley with the Porsche 919 hybrid n.20 did not finish in the 24 hours of Le Mans 2014, due to broken oil pump to the youth of the car. During the season the competitiveness of the 919 gradually increased, up to the 6 hours of San Paolo where it obtained its first victory, taking advantage of the safety car entered in the last laps that stopped the recovery of Toyota.

The race won by Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer and Benoit Treluyer at the wheel of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro n.2. In second place Tom Kristensen, Marc Gene and Lucas Di Grassi at the wheel of the Audi R18 e-tron quattro n.1 with a gap of three laps. While in third position the Toyota TS 040 Hybrid n.8 Anthony Davidson, Sebastien Buemi and Nicolas Lapierre with a gap of five laps.

CHASSIS

Porsche 919 hybrid
Composite fibre construction made of carbon fibres with a honeycomb aluminium core.
Lenght: 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
Transnission: 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

Did not finish 24 hours of Le Mans 2014 with drivers Timo Bernhard, Mark Webber, Brendon Hartley