German automobile
company Porsche has taken the wraps off an updated version of its 911 RSR
racing supercar. The newcomer boasts a flat-six engine with the largest
displacement volume in the history of the 911 series.
The company
emphasizes that 95% of the vehicle has been either designed from scratch or
thoroughly updated. The only surviving legacy parts include certain suspension
components, the clutch, the brakes, the lighting, and the driver seat.
The engine is now
mounted in front of the car’s rear axle and boasts 4,194 cubic centimeters (4.2
liters) of displacement. Its performance is estimated at 515 horsepower
(380 kilowatts). A more rigid six-speed DSG transmission is used to send the torque
to the rear wheels.
The refreshed 911
RSR also features a new exhaust system culminating in two sidepipes, leaving
more space at the bottom for a larger rear diffuser.
The 2019 Porsche 911
RSR will participate in the Silverstone stage of the FIA WEC championship on
September 1, so stay tuned!