Focuses on the Porsche GT1 race car. Redesign of the 911 automobile; Criticism against Porsche's decision to build a race car and then homologate it for the road by producing one-road registered version; Design of the car by Tony Hatter; Body panels; Safety features; Engine specifications; ...
It’s not nearly as rare as the 911 GT1, however. When this thinly veiled race car appeared ten years later, Wall Street was quite a bit calmer. The street versions of the GT1 and similarly conceived Mercedes-BenzCLKGTRdid eventually find homes — but not as easily. Porsche says it buil...
This car is surprisingly equal to its predecessor, the 911 GT1 in straight-line performance (as far as 0-60- and 0-100-mph times go). But to be fair, the 911 GT1, a purpose-built barely-street-legal race car, isn't really its predecessor. The 959 is. Engine speed @ maximum torqu...
The GT1's influence can also been seen in the wheels, painted in a gold color called Aurum with the outer ring finished in Le Mans Silver Metallic. The Centenaire Edition also features a decorative decal on the small rear side windows that imitates the louvers worn by the '98 GT1. The ...
The GT1 was the first 911 to feature a water-cooled mid-engine, which yielded aerodynamic benefits in addition to a balanced axle-load distribution. Behind a TWR-Porsche WSC 95 from the Joest team, the new GT race car promptly took second and third overall at the 199...
With a 3.2-liter opposed six-cylinder engine and twin turbochargers, the 991 GT1 produced 550 horsepower and speeds up to 205mph (330 km/h) in testing on the Mulsanne Straight. This model replicates the #26 car that won the 1998 Le Mans 24hr race, securing Porsche's role in endurance ...
Eurocup 2.0 title in the World Series by Renault. Lacking competitive experience as a Formula One test-driver, Hartley turned to sports-car races and entered Le Mans twice. “The most emotional race in the world,” he remarks. “Never have I seen so many strong men with tears in their...
22 with the first of two time-limited events where gamers will race a Porsche Taycan Turbo S. This event will be held through until November 27 before the second event kicks off on November 29 and runs through to December 4th. This event involves the Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution race car....
Sixteen years since it last raced at Silverstone, the iconic Porsche 911 GT1 ’98 has returned to the world-renowned track in Northamptonshire.
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, a German car manufacturing company, is the definite brand to go to when drivers need something fast and flashy. Originally founded as a company that only provides vehicle development consulting, the decision on creating their own cars has won the hearts of the ...