Description

PORSCHE RS SPYDER n.34

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HISTORY

The Porsche RS Spyder EVO is the prototype that participated at the 24 hours of Le Mans of 2008.
The Dutch Van Merksteijn Motorsport team with Jos Verstappen, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Peter Van Merksteijn at the wheel of the Porsche RS Spyder EVO n.34 tenth in the 24 hours of Le Mans of 2008 with a gap of twenty-seven laps to winner. The team winner the LMP2 Class.

The race won by Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Rinaldo Capello at the wheel of the Audi R10 TDI n.2. In second place the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP n.7 with Nicolas Minassian, Marc Gene, Jacques Villeneuve with a gap of four minutes, while in third position the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP n.8 with Christian Klein, Franck Montagny and Ricardo Zonta with a gap of 2 laps. In the race the team exploiting the technical difficulties that hit the Peugeot and their experience in the crucial moments of the race. The Peugeot came second and third. During the season despite the participation in the ALMS and LMS, the three drivers did not win other races, but contributed to the victory of the constructors’ championship.

CHASSIS

Porsche RS Spyder EVO
Designed:
Carbon fibre monocoque
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 2000 mm
Height: 1068 mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs, ZF Sachs gas-pressurised dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs, ZF Sachs gas-pressurised dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: Ventilated carbon fibre discs
Tyres: Michelin

ENGINE

Porsche MR6 3397 cc V8 a 90°
Power: 375 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive.
Transmission: Paddle-Operated six speed Sequential
Differential: Rear differential lock
Fuel brand: ?
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: 81 lt

RESULT

Tenth in the 24 hours of Le Mans 2008 with drivers Jos Verstappen, Jeroen Bleekemolen, Peter Van Merksteijn