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2022 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

According to some rumors, the Porsche 911 Sport Classic will debut early next year in a limited edition. Like the previous model which was made in 250 units and sold before the official presentation, the same is expected from the new 911 Sport Classic.

The arrival of the new 911 Sport Classic is confirmed by spy photos in which the car is shown with a bit of camouflage on it, which means that the tests are coming to an end. As we can see it shares the design with the 911 Turbo model but with some minor modifications, such as the rear spoiler with brake light and front grille.

The Porsche 911 Sport Classic will be powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo direct-injected flat-six engine with 473 hp (352 kW) at 6500 rpm and 420 lb-ft (569 Nm) of torque at 2300 rpm. The same engine uses the Porsche 911 GTS. Reaches 62 mph in just 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 193 mph (310 km / h). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 7-speed manual or 8-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission. It is mounted on slightly larger wheels with five-spoke aluminum rims.

Source: CarPix

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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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Porsche 911 GT3 with Manthey Racing equipment kit

German company Manthey Racing, which is upgrading Porsche racing models and 911 that can also be used on public roads, brings a special equipment kit for the current Porsche 911 GT3.

To make the fast 911 GT3 even faster, Manthey Racing has prepared a set of newly developed carbon body components such as a larger rear diffuser, which separates this car from the rest of the 992 Series. The upgrade package brings multi-adjustable suspension, improved brakes that will cope even better with the challenges of chasing the track, 408 mm front discs and 20 and 21-inch wheels, but also interesting aero covers on the rear gold OM-1 rims.

This time, the improvement did not include interventions under the hood. Thus, the Porsche 911 GT3 is powered by an atmospheric 4-liter flat-six engine with 510 hp (375 kW) at 8,400 rpm and 347 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic PDK transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 198 mph (318 kph).

The current 911 GT3 has a lap time of six minutes and 59.9 seconds on the Nürburgring. It would not be a surprise if we soon see an improved Porsche 911 GT3 on the same track.

Source: Manthey Racing