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GT racing.
GT (Gran Turismo) vehicles are
also pure-bred race cars.
However, these must be based
on a road-legal sportscar, only
parts of which may be modified.
Porsche is represented by the
911 GT3 RSR. Its 4.0-litre Boxer
engine delivers 465 hp and a
maximum torque of 450 Nm, and
it was approved for a minimum
weight of 1,225 kg.
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racing engine with a 3.4-litre dis-
placement and direct fuel injection
(DFI) delivers 503 hp. The total
vehicle concept is based on a low
centre of gravity, excellent traction
and a low weight. The minimum
weight allowed is 800 kg in the
American Le Mans Series (ALMS)
and 825 kg in the Le Mans Series
(LMS).
Prototype racing.
Prototypes are pure-bred race
cars that are not based on
road-legal production sportscars.
For example, the RS Spyder, built
to LMP2 requirements (Le Mans
Prototype 2). Its 90-degree V8
In 2008, Porsche won the drivers,
team and constructors LMP2
championships in both the ALMS
and the European LMS. In addition
to this, Porsche was overall winner
of the 12 Hours of Sebring
and double class winner in the
24 Hours of Le Mans.
Porsche builds the race-ready
vehicles and supports customer
teams through development
and technical service and by
supplying works drivers.
With success in the 2008 season
including an overall win in the
24 Hours of Nürburgring and
the class win in the 12 Hours of
Sebring, the 911 GT3 RSR was
able to add to the numerous
successes of the past.
Origins: motorsport.
Where our inner self comes to life.
More information can be found at
www.porsche.com/motorsport.