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Initial Research Pathway: Power unit of the Porsche 919 WEP LMP1 Hybrid (Updated)

    


  • Used gAI (ChatGPT and Claude.io) to research the different variations of the 919 Hybrid
    • 3 variations of the Hybrid: 2015, 2016, 2017 
  • Read articles and watched videos to get more information on which variation was the most dominant in terms of power and winning the WEC comfortably.
    • Videos: 
        • "How Porsche built a car faster than F1" - Driver61
        • "The AMAZING Porsche 919 Hybrid" - Top Gear
        • "Why V4 engines are so rare and which cars use them" - Mike’s Mechanics. - Mike's Mechanics
    • Articles/Reports:
        • An Analysis of Porsche's New Fourth-Generation 919 Hybrid
        • Porsche 919 (9R9 MY15-MY17)
  • Leveraged ChatGPT with the prompts "Describe the function of the 2 energy recovery systems of the 919 hybrid" and "When do the systems occur". It gave me several articles regarding how and when the systems occur in the car. 
  • Information on the power unit of the 2017 version and how the 2 components, V4 engine and the electric engine, work and when they occur. 
    • Articles:
        • Why V-4 engines are brilliant, and why you never see them in Cars. Why V-4 Engines are Brilliant, And Why You Never See Them In Cars
        • Porsche Technologies of the future in a test of endurance - porsche USA. Porsche HOME: Porsche technologies of the future in a test of endurance
        • Direct injection:how it works and why it’s a game changer (for better and for worse). Speed Academy.
    • Videos:
        • "Why V4 engines are so rare and which cars use them" - Mike’s Mechanics. - Mike's Mechanics
  • Decided on the 2017 version due to its significant upgrades of the power unit and the car itself, from the 2015 and 2016 versions. 
    • Advanced Technology: It features a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain combining a turbocharged engine with electric motors.
    • Performance: It delivers over 900 hp and achieves speeds above 330 km/h, showcasing top-tier engineering, dominating and winning the 2017 WEC with ease
    • Hybrid Insights: It offers insights into energy recovery systems and their impact on efficiency and speed.
    • Endurance Racing: It highlights how technology and strategy are crucial for success in long-distance races.
    • Innovation: It demonstrates how motorsport technology influences consumer automotive advancements

References:

  • https://www.racecar-engineering.com/cars/porsche-919-9r9-my15/
  • https://www.thedrive.com/porsche/8861/an-analysis-of-porsches-new-fourth-generation-919-hybrid
  • https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/motorsports/porsche-motorsport-wec-lmp1-shanghai-china-919-hybrid-qualifying-13113.html
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkYxdT7Ovtw
  • https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a26326832/why-v-4-engines-arent-used-in-cars/
  • https://www.porsche.com/usa/aboutporsche/pressreleases/pag/?id=331954&pool=international-de
  • https://www.racetechmag.com/2017/04/porsche-unveils-new-919-hybrid919/






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