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
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