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Hyundai is the IIHS Most Awarded Automaker So Far in 2024

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Lower-volume automakers like Land Rover and high-end brands like Porsche don’t get tested because of the massive price tag that comes with smashing up vehicles like the Range Rover and 911. It’s important to note that some brands don’t get crash-tested, and the IIHS doesn’t test commercial vehicles.

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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Using Williams Flywheel KERS

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Phantom diagram of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Porsche AG will introduce the 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. This again increases the efficiency and the performance of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, for example by reducing the weight of the tank or making pitstops less frequent.

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New Porsche 911 Turbo Will Offer An Almost 18% Reduction in CO2

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Porsche will introduce a new 911 Turbo model at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show (17-27 September) that offers almost an 18% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to its predecessor. The new 911 Turbo features the a 3.8-liter Depending on the configuration of the car, the new 911 Turbo offers fuel consumption ranging between 11.7 - 11.4

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Porsche Developing Electric Vehicles; 3 Electric Boxsters Slated for Testing

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In addition to introducing the flywheel KERS equipped 911 GT3 R hybrid for production-based GT racing ( earlier post ) and the Cayenne S Hybrid ( earlier post ), Porsche earlier this year unveiled the plug-in hybrid Porsche 918 Spyder concept car. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid has already shown its racing qualities in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring.

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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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Magnetically-Loaded Composite Flywheel System Performs Well in Nürburgring 24hr Race

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Williams Hybrid Power’s novel flywheel technology helped to power the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to the lead for eight hours at last weekend’s Nürburgring 24hr race. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid was one of 33 Porsches to take the start line in a field of 200 entries in the endurance race on the Nordschleife. Tags: Brief.

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Williams F1 Acquires Majority Share in Williams Hybrid Power

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In 2009 WHP re-focused its development efforts to road vehicle applications of the technology and has recently partnered with Porsche AG to run the system in the manufacturer’s new Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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