Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 Race Car Specifications and Pictures
The Porsche RS Spyder was designed and built specifically to compete in the the 24 Hours of Le Mans, American Le Mans and Le Mans racing series, where it falls under the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class. Sponsored teams include the Penske Racing Porsche RS Spyder, and the Porsche race car continues to notch up wins, both class wins and overall wins, in endurance racing series around the world. As per LMP2 regulations, the Porsche RS Spyder has an engine displacement of just under 3.4 Liters, and runs on 10 percent bioethanol fuel.
The German-sourced race car has had great success in the American Le Mans racing series, taking home more wins in the LMP2 class in recent years than any other competitor. According to official American Le Mans racing series documentation, Porsche is the only manufacturer with an entry in the series which can claim that their Porsche RS Spyder Le Mans cars are built on the same assembly line as the Porsche German sports cars offered to the buying public.
| Drivetrain | |
| Wheels | Single-piece light-alloy wheels with central bolts |
| Front Tires | 12.5 x 18 on 29/65 18 Michelin slicks |
| Rear Tires | 13 x 18 on 31/71 18 Michelin slicks |
| Transmission | Manual sequential six-speed dog-shift gearbox |
| Transmission | Manual sequential six-speed dog-shift gearbox |
Engine | |
| Displacement | 3,397 cc |
| Engine Type | 32 Valve Eight-cylinder 90ยบ V-engine |
| Horsepower | 476 hp @ 9,800 rpm |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft. @ 7,500 rpm |
| Required Fuel | Premium plus (motorsport specification) / E10 racing fuel (ALMS) |
| ECU | Bosch MS 4.2 electronic engine management |
Exterior | |
| Height | 42.0 in. |
| Length | 183.1 in. |
| Width | 78.7 in. |
| Weight | 1,709 lb. to A.C.O. regulations |
| Weight | 1,657 lb. to IMSA regulations |
Performance | |
| 2007 wins | 11 class wins, 8 overall wins |
Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 Race Car Pictures
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