Porsche 911 RSR 2013 race car officially released

- Racing car Porsche 911 RSR 2013 not only marked the 50th birthday of the Porsche 911, but also marked the return of Porsche at Le Mans 24h race.
This year marked an important milestone for Porsche and the 911. Not only is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2013, 911, sports car racing's iconic Porsche was back 24 hours Le Mans race held in June next. This is the official return of Porsche in this prestigious race since its last raced in 1998.
In preparation for the upcoming special events, Porsche unveiled the 911 RSR 2013 in Weissach, Germany. The car was ready for the team to use in the new season.
According to information posted on MotorAuthority, the two cars will be Manthey Racing team from Germany in the segment using GTE racing in the Le Mans 24 hour race, and race World Endurance Championship 2013.
Developed from the 911 generation 991, Porsche 911 RSR 2013 is built on technical background and experience that Porsche collected on its racing cars ever built, the car lighter design, temperament dynamics more refined.
One of the priorities in the development of the new 911 RSR weight distribution is more uniform, more balanced. The center of gravity on this race car is significantly lower than its predecessor. The advanced lightweight materials such as carbon fiber plays an important role in the design and development of a new race car.
Front bumper, rear bumper, diffuser system, engine cover, doors, floor, wheel arches both front and rear panel and dashboard panel, all of which are made from materials stiffer, lighter. The windows of the car were made thinner and lighter materials such as polycarbonate.
In addition, the wheelbase of the car is longer, the front suspension wishbone system in place of the former McPherson struts, RSR 911 is also equipped with lightweight gear, the lever under the steering steering.
The heart of the car's engine block 4.0-liter naturally aspirated - flat six-cylinder, with a maximum capacity of 460 horsepower. This engine is improved from the engine in the previous race car, Porsche says the new engine has been optimized specifically for the endurance race.
Appearance of this race car is new, with air intakes and larger front bumper. Porsche has used technology to design and manufacture new to the maintenance and repair of vehicles may proceed faster.
This race car bearing special paint colors to celebrate the 50th birthday 911. If you look closely, you'll see numbers 50 and 911 on either side of the car.

Racing Porsche 911 RSR 2013 first official released