🏎️Porsche took their LMP1 car and made it over 12 seconds faster at Spa, setting a new lap record.
🔥The 919 Evo had a V4 turbocharged hybrid powertrain that produced around 900 horsepower.
💪Porsche focused on improving the tires, adding more grip with a wider, stickier compound.
✈️The car's aerodynamics were optimized for maximum downforce and reduced drag.
🚗🏎️The 919 Evo outperformed even Formula 1 cars, setting new lap records at various circuits.
What was the main record Porsche aimed to break?
—Porsche aimed to break the lap record at the Nurburgring, which had stood for 35 years.
How did Porsche improve the performance of the 919 Evo?
—Porsche improved the tires, powertrain, aerodynamics, suspension, and reduced weight.
How fast was the 919 Evo compared to Formula 1 cars?
—The 919 Evo set lap records faster than current Formula 1 cars.
What were some of the engineering challenges faced by Porsche?
—Porsche had to overcome challenges with tire construction, high tire pressures, and ensuring structural integrity at high speeds.
Was the 919 Evo a production car or a one-off prototype?
—The 919 Evo was a modified version of the LMP1 race car, specifically designed for record-breaking performance.
00:00Porsche transformed their already fast LMP1 car, the 919, into the record-breaking 919 Evo.
03:00The team focused on improving the tires, powertrain, aerodynamics, suspension, and reducing weight.
06:30The 919 Evo set multiple lap records, outperforming even Formula 1 cars.
09:00Challenges were faced with tire construction, high tire pressures, and ensuring structural integrity at high speeds.
