Porsche’s new LMDh prototype to use twin-turbo V8 mill

KUALA LUMPUR: Yes, it has been confirmed. Porsche's new LMDh prototype will benefit from a twin-turbo V8 mill in addition to the ongoing, standard hybrid system.

The news was confirmed by Porsche Motorsport’s VP Thomas Ludenbach. He said, “We were spoiled for choice with the engine for our LMDh prototype, because the product range offers several promising baseline units. We decided on the V8-biturbo, which we feel offers the best combination of performance characteristics, weight and costs. The kick-off to the active test programme was an important step for the project.”

The newly formed Porsche Penske Motorsport team has begun testing with the new V8 mill mated to the standard hybrid system. The components of which are supplied by -

• Bosch - Electric motor & control electronics
• Williams Advanced Engineering - Battery
• Xtrac - Gearbox

What does the Porsche twin-turbo V8 entail? The highlighting bit here is that the Porsche V8 will be powered by renewable fuels, thus reducing CO2 emissions. Further, depending on the Balance of Performance adjustments, the system will generate power between 644 bhp and 697 bhp.

As for the number of cylinders and combustion engine displacement, there are no LMDh rules or restrictions. However, there are specific limits on noise and maximum revs, 110 decibels and 10,000 rpm, respectively.

We’ll get to experience the thrilling performance of Porsche’s Le Mans car at the opening round of the IMSA series, January 2023.

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