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If you're wondering why we (or anybody else, for that matter) didn't note that the energy storage system used on Porsche's new 911 GT3 Hybrid racer was developed by Williams in our original post, that's because the Germans 'conveniently' forgot to mention it in their official press release...
- Next-gen Prius To Get Technology Tested In Toyota’s Le Mans Racer
on-track success and the models they actually sell to the public. The truth is, though, that these days racing technology is so sophisticated, and thus costly, that its use on everyday cars is all but prohibited. Sure, some of it eventually trickles down...
- Nismo And Williams Agree To Develop High-performance Vehicles
Nissan’s performance division Nismo and Williams Advanced Engineering have announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of high performance road cars. In a press statement, Williams Advanced Engineering says it will use its expertise...
- Williams Drops Renault Engines, Will Be Powered By Mercedes-benz From 2014
If you like Formula 1, you probably know that major changes will happen next season, with the most important being the switch from normally aspirated 2.4-liter V8 engines to turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 hybrid units. Following McLaren’s announcement...
- Toyota Introduces Its New Ts030 Hybrid Le Mans Endurance Racer
You lose some, you win some. About a week after Peugeot unexpectedly axed its Le Mans racing program, Toyota revealed its all-new TS030 Hybrid endurance prototype, which is the spiritual successor to the TS010 and TS020 cars that participated at Le Mans...
- Video: Porsche 911 Gt3 R Hybrid Hits The Nurburgring
Remember the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this past March? Well, Porsche has released a new video of its hybrid racer with which it will compete at the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May. Williams Formula 1...
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VIDEO: New Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid with Williams-Developed Energy Storage System
If you're wondering why we (or anybody else, for that matter) didn't note that the energy storage system used on Porsche's new 911 GT3 Hybrid racer was developed by Williams in our original post, that's because the Germans 'conveniently' forgot to mention it in their official press release...
Thankfully, Williams issued a separate release informing us about their collaboration with Porsche while the company also noted that the energy storage system was originally developed for use in Formula One by the AT&T Williams team (the KERS system), but now it is focusing on applying the technology in road vehicles through its Williams Hybrid Power subsidiary.
- Next-gen Prius To Get Technology Tested In Toyota’s Le Mans Racer
on-track success and the models they actually sell to the public. The truth is, though, that these days racing technology is so sophisticated, and thus costly, that its use on everyday cars is all but prohibited. Sure, some of it eventually trickles down...
- Nismo And Williams Agree To Develop High-performance Vehicles
Nissan’s performance division Nismo and Williams Advanced Engineering have announced an agreement to collaborate on the development of high performance road cars. In a press statement, Williams Advanced Engineering says it will use its expertise...
- Williams Drops Renault Engines, Will Be Powered By Mercedes-benz From 2014
If you like Formula 1, you probably know that major changes will happen next season, with the most important being the switch from normally aspirated 2.4-liter V8 engines to turbocharged 1.6-liter V6 hybrid units. Following McLaren’s announcement...
- Toyota Introduces Its New Ts030 Hybrid Le Mans Endurance Racer
You lose some, you win some. About a week after Peugeot unexpectedly axed its Le Mans racing program, Toyota revealed its all-new TS030 Hybrid endurance prototype, which is the spiritual successor to the TS010 and TS020 cars that participated at Le Mans...
- Video: Porsche 911 Gt3 R Hybrid Hits The Nurburgring
Remember the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this past March? Well, Porsche has released a new video of its hybrid racer with which it will compete at the Nürburgring 24 hour race on 15/16 May. Williams Formula 1...