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thstone · 11-23-2015, 06:17 PM

Dr. Frank Walliser, the head of Porsche's motorsports division, told Sportscar365 that the new car "must be ready for '17, so we must work like hell." But when Sportscar365 asked if the car's engine would be a variant of the Carrera's turbocharged flat-six, he would not comment.

Additionally, Porsche has reportedly pitched the concept of a mid-rear engined concept to the FIA. This would require technical waivers because the layout would be different from the road car.

Read more here: New 2017 Porsche 911 RSR GTE Confirmed, Might Be Mid-Rear Engined

11-23-2015, 06:17 PM	#1
thstone Certified Boxster Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7,669	Next 911 Race Car Mid-Engine? What? Dr. Frank Walliser, the head of Porsche's motorsports division, told Sportscar365 that the new car "must be ready for '17, so we must work like hell." But when Sportscar365 asked if the car's engine would be a variant of the Carrera's turbocharged flat-six, he would not comment. Additionally, Porsche has reportedly pitched the concept of a mid-rear engined concept to the FIA. This would require technical waivers because the layout would be different from the road car. Read more here: New 2017 Porsche 911 RSR GTE Confirmed, Might Be Mid-Rear Engined __________________ 1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more 1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254 1979 911 SC POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor