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Summary Draft #2 + Thesis (WEC LMP1 Porsche 911 Power Unit 2017) (Updated)


The 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 is powered by an advanced power unit with an internal combustion engine, a turbocharged 2.0-litre V4, and an electric system (Goodwin, 2017). The 2 engines combined produce a total output of over 900 HP. Fuel is directly injected into the ICE, which produces 500 HP. The rest comes from 2 energy recovery systems (ERS) that are stored in lithium-ion batteries (Brownell, 2017). The ERS-K (Kinetic) recovers almost 60% of the energy generated during the deceleration at the front wheel, which provides all-wheel drive functionality whenever necessary. The ERS-H (Heat) creates energy by utilising the heat from exhaust gases (Porsche AG, 2017).  According to Goodwin in 2017, with the regulations set by the governing body of the Le Mans 24, the racecar was allowed to consume up to 8 MJ of the energy recovered by the ERSs to cover as many laps as possible in the 24 hours of racing. This made the 919 Hybrid the most energy-efficient car on the track. 

Thesis Statement: With the combined ICE and electric engine (ERSs) in the power unit, the Porsche 919 Hybrid is among the most technologically advanced cars to dominate the WEC and Le Mans 24-hour.

References:

Graham G. (2017). Porsche’s 2017 919 Hybrid In Detail. Retrieved from Porsche’s 2017 919 Hybrid In Detail.

Porsche AG. (2017). Porsche 919 Hybrid – The Racing Lab. Retrieved from The new Porsche 919 Hybrid

Brownell, B. (2017). Porsche Officially Unveils The 919 Hybrid For 2017. The Drive. Retrieved from Porsche Officially Unveil The 919 Hybrid For 2017

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