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2023 Porsche LMDh prototype

When Porsche introduced the Mission R concept a few months ago, it was sensational. Today, Porsche began talking about the LMDh prototype it will develop in collaboration with Multimatic, which should debut in 2023.

According to Thomas Laudenbach, Director of Motorsport Electrical Powertrain and Electrics, Porsche will begin intensive testing of this prototype in early 2022. The 670 hp (493 kW) hybrid racing car is scheduled to complete numerous test runs in 2022. So far, only a few pictures have been published without any information about the car.

The pictures show a large rear wing with LED lights on the sides, an LED light bar, large wheel arches and Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Drivers will be Dane Cameron (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship DPi Champion in 2016 and 2019) and Felipe Nasr (29-year-old ex-Formula 1 driver from Brazil).

Currently, Porsche is focused on teams using the 911 GT3 R model, as well as on the entry of four more versions of the 500+ PS nine-eleven to the European endurance classics on the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.

The Porsche GT3 R is powered by a water-cooled 4.0-liter flat-six engine with a max. 550 hp (405 kW) depending on the FIA ​​BoP. The engine is paired with a sequential six-speed gearbox.

Source: Porsche

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1986 Porsche 928 S4 for sale

The Porsche 928 S4, once owned by Daimler AG, has appeared on the Dutch used car market. The car was delivered to Daimler after it was produced in 1986.

In 1990, Daimler sold the car to a new owner in Spain who owned it until last year. The car is painted in the original Venezia Blau paint and is in excellent condition.

The Porsche 928 S4 is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engine with 316 hp (235 kW) and 318 lb-ft (434 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.8 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph (270 kph).

The car is equipped with a blue interior, which includes electronically adjustable / heated seats, Leatherette Navy Blue interior trim with a matching blue dashboard, electric windows, premium sound system and original Blaupunkt radio.

With 148,194 km, the price of the 928 S4 is € 44,500.

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Mercedes AMG vs BMW vs Audi vs Porsche

If there are Mercedes-AMG E63 S, BMW M5 CS, Audi RS6 and Porsche Panamera Turbo S, who has a better chance? Well, “Battle of the beasts on wheels” is what the guys from Carwow are preparing for us.

The Mercedes-AMG E63 S is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 612 hp (450 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic gearbox with multi clutches. With a weight of 2,010 kg, it reaches 62 mph in just 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 186 mph (300 kph). The price is around $ 132,000 (£ 99,565).

The BMW M5 CS is powered by a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 635 hp (467 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. As the lightest of all four models (1,825 kg), it reaches 62 mph in 3 seconds with a top speed of 189 mph (305 kph). It has an eight-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive. It costs about $ 185,000 (£ 140,000).

The Audi RS6 is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with 600 hp (441 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. It has an eight-speed automatic gearbox and AWD. Weighing 2,075 kg, it reaches 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 kph). It costs about $ 130,000 (£ 98,280).

The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is powered by a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine with an electric motor that delivers a total of 700 hp (515 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It is the heaviest of all four cars (2,365 kg), reaching 62 mph in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 196 mph (315 kph). Power is transmitted to all wheels via an eight-speed automatic PDK gearbox. It costs about $ 191,000 (£ 144,930).

At 1/4 mile in “zero to hero” acceleration, the BMW M5 CS proved to be the fastest with 10.9 seconds. Second place went to the Porsche Panamera Turbo S with 11.3 seconds, slightly slower was the Mercedes AMG E63 S with 11.4 seconds, while the Audi RS6 was last with 11.7 seconds.

How did they pass the other tests? Well, watch the video!

Source: Carwow via YouTube

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