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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to Make North American Race Debut at Petit Le Mans

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Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car will race for the first time in North America at The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón’s signature event—the Petit Le Mans on 2 October at Road Atlanta. Tags: Brief. The hybrid is equipped with a flywheel energy recovery system (KERS). Earlier post.).

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Porsche Panamera Makes World Debut in Shanghai

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Porsche unveiled the new Panamera at the 13 th Auto Shanghai show. Joining the 911, the Cayenne, and the Boxster/Cayman, this new four-door Gran Turismo is Porsche’s fourth model series, with three variants entering the market in Germany on 12 September 2009. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) The Panamera S. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Using Williams Flywheel KERS

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Porsche AG will introduce the 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. After its debut in Geneva the 911 GT3 R Hybrid will be tested in long-distance races on the Nürburgring. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Motorsport. Phantom diagram of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Williams F1 Acquires Majority Share in Williams Hybrid Power

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Although the WHP flywheel system has not been raced by the team, WHP’s magnetically loaded composite flywheel (MLC) technology continues to garner interest outside of the sport. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Junkyard Find: 1959 Renault Dauphine

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But then another rear-engined European import showed up, with a price tag similar to the Beetle's and two additional doors. It wasn't as quick on the ice as his Porsche 356-engined Beetle, but he held onto it until it rusted to nothingness (i.e., Another was the debut of the Ford Falcon as a 1960 model. about five years later).

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Eaton Supercharger Debuts in China on Three New Chery Engines

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Eaton Corporation’ superchargers will make their debut in China on selected new engines on three vehicle models from Chery Automobile Co., Tags: Brief. the country’s leading independent automaker: Chery 1.6S Tiggo, 1.3S A3 and Riich 1.3S This latest Eaton supercharger application will be the first on a Chinese-produced vehicle.

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Williams F1 picks up hybrid power

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The Williams Formula 1 team has strengthened its commitment to hybrid technology by acquiring a majority shareholding in Williams Hybrid Power. The F1 team has increased its 40 per cent stake in the company to 78 per cent after the technology enjoyed a successful racing debut in the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid.

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