June 29, 2018
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo obliterates Nürburgring lap record
The former overall record stood for 35 years and 31 days.
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/porsche-919-hybrid-evo-nurburgring-lap-record/
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The 919 Hybrid Evo is basically an uncorked version of the prototype Porsche took to Le Mans in 2017. Without regulations to adhere to, Porsche turned up the wick -- its net output of 1,160 horsepower is split between its four-cylinder gas engine (720 hp) and its electric motors (440 hp). The hybrid system captures energy from the front brakes and the exhaust system, storing it in a lithium-ion battery.
The aerodynamics are about as advanced as can be. Both the front diffuser and rear wing contain drag-reduction systems, and compared to the regulated 919, this car puts out 53 percent more downforce. The whole shebang weighs in at just 1,871 pounds, about 500 pounds lighter than a Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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What? No more jokes about really long extension cords, and how heavy batteries make this all impossible?
But, but it's too complex, would never work on a race car?
This was going to happen, it just took some time.
In the future all electric is going to shatter even more records.