The Porsche Motorsports team is undoubtedly a group of happy campers after last weekend. Not only did Porsche win its second consecutive event in the Long Distance Championship with a 911 GT3 R, but the automaker finished third with its 911 GT3 R Hybrid — a model that made its auto show debut in Geneva earlier this year.
Porsche factory drivers Joerg Bergmeister and Wolf Henzler took the wheel of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid for the event and came away impressed with the car’s performance. The hybrid features Porsche’s famous flat-six gasoline motor, supplemented by two electric motors. Advantages aren’t found in fuel consumption alone (Porsche claims it was able to run one fewer pitstop than the competition), but also in the extra power created by the two supplemental motors … Details
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Rhys Millen will race this dramatic Le Mans-style car at this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as he bids to claim the overall record time for the 12.42-mile “Race to the Clouds.”Â
The car will run in the Unlimited class, which has no restrictions on tires, suspension, drivetrain weight or horsepower. It is powered by a 4.1-liter Hyundai Lambda turbocharged V6 engine, which will have around 675hp. The car will weigh  … Details
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Ferrari has revealed its 599 GTO, which the company says is its fastest ever road-going car.
The GTO is powered by a 661hp, 6.0-liter V12 with 457lb-ft of torque, propelling it to 60mph from standing in just 3.4sec, and on to a top speed of 208mph. It is linked to a 6-speed gearbox which can shift in 60 milliseconds … Details