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About the Porsche 911 GT1
One of the most prestigious
and grueling racing events held is the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race". It has
brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide, ever since
it was first held in 1923.
In 1996 Porsche, who had
been idle in motorsport competitions as a works team since their withdrawal in
1988, announced their intention to come back to the Le Mans 24 hour endurance
race with their latest Porsche 911 GT1. Although the styling of the GT1 retains
some resemblance with their conventional 911, it is not the usual 911 but a
highly advanced pure racing version. The low and sleek body shell was a product
of numerous wind tunnel experiments. An air intake on the roof and air outlets
at either side of the rear contribute to obtain outstanding aerodynamics. Its
3.2 liter water cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine produces and
awesome 600 plus horsepower output, coupled with twin-turbochargers. The rear
suspension has long A arms connected directly onto the gear case via pushrods
just like formula cars. Front and rear 18 inch wheels are fitted with wide
racing slicks, and power assisted carbon discs with ABS provide positive
stopping power.
In spite of its
exceptionally short developing period of only 8 months, the Porsche 911 GT1
gained respectable second and third places in the 1996 Le Mans event, bringing
motorsport glory back again to Porsche.
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X-1 - Black |
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X-10 - Gun Metal |
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X-11 - Chrome Silver |
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X-12 - Gold Leaf |
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X-13 - Metallic Blue |
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X-18 - Semi Gloss
Black |
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X-2 - White |
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X-21 - Flat Base |
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X-23 - Clear Blue |
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X-26 - Clear Orange |
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X-27 - Clear Red |
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X-4 - Blue |
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X-6 - Orange |
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X-7 - Red |
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XF-1 - Flat Black |
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XF-16 - Flat Aluminum |
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XF-2 - Flat White |
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XF-56 - Metallic Grey |
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XF-63 - German Grey |
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XF-64 - Red Brown |
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XF-7 - Flat Red |
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