#prototype racing

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Gearing up for the car season to start in the northeast. Can't wait to get out there.

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IMSA Indy Test

Porsche Penske Motorsports – Porsche 963 Testing is an essential part of auto racing, and there are many reasons why teams do it. Baring any unforeseen problems, most testing is done in the off season. However if you are moving to new equipment, and it is late in arriving, you could find yourself behind the eight ball compared to other teams. But these are not the only reasons for testing, and…

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Nice, comprehensive build-up video for IMSA 2025 made by NBC. Can't wait for the new season!

[carsthatnevermadeitetc]

Porsche 911 R/2.0 Prototype, 1967. The first track-focused 911 models emerged from Porsche’s racing department in Spring of 1967 with every possible component replaced by a lightweight version. Much of the bodywork was fabricated in fibreglass and the interior was striped out resulting in an overall weight loss of 500 lbs (230 kg) from the standard 911. After an initial 4 prototypes with the Typ 901/22 engine from the Carrera 906 Porsche built 20 customer cars some with the DOHC 230hp Type 901/21 engine. However the R never met homologation requirements and was forced to race in the prototype classes

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1978 Elf X Endurance machine

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Bugatti Bolide prototype !

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Guys.. I discovered something terrifying in prototype 2.

Yellow and jovial have been spotted among mercers evolved.

NO MERCER NO STOP PLEASE

[lordhumeniak]

This La Ferrari test mule is Maranello’s forbidden fruit

While not conventionally beautiful by any means, there’s something brutally attractive about test mule prototypes. Never intended to be seen by the general public, they’re clad with camouflage to deceive onlookers and hide the next-generation technology hiding under their skin. Of all the test mules you could hope to track down, arguably none are as impressive as this La Ferrari test mule; the creme de la creme of the Holy Trinity. Ferrari is well-known for rewarding its most loyal customers, and this La Ferrari test mule was just that when it was sold in 2016, after it was clear that it was no longer required for testing.

Known internally as ‘M6’, this first-phase test mule prototype was based on a Ferrari 458, albeit with a modified aluminium chassis to accommodate the prototype hybrid LaFerrari powertrain, which includes Ferrari’s Type F140FB V12 engine. While virtually unrecognisable when equipped with the detachable test-mule panels that will accompany the car, without them its 458 base is immediately evident, although here a massive roof scoop has been added to compensate for the lack of side-intakes. Although not homologated and therefore not suitable for use on the road or public race tracks, M6 is fully functional and can be enjoyed on private land. Lacking the usual polish one would expect from a Ferrari road car, the rough edges, exposed wires, and mismatched interior panels only add to this prototype’s raw appeal. Certified by Ferrari Classiche with accompanying Yellow Book, this is a unique opportunity to acquire a supremely cool piece of Ferrari history. If this test mule is actually your ideal prancing horse, then be sure to mark rmsothebys Monaco 2022 sale on May 14th in your calendar.

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Kreepy 👀 🧟‍♂️

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Proto Tipo testing on the road

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Spa Summer Classic 2024 by Ste Tit

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Porsche 917/20 "Pink Pig," 1971. A one-off prototype created by Porsche in collaboration with French aerodynamics specialist SERA (Société d’Études et de Réalisations Automobiles), designed by Robert Choulet. As well as its wider track, the 917/20 was designed to combine the strengths of the 917K (short tail) and 917LH (long tail) models in order to reduce drag and improve aerodynamics. The result was a vehicle with an unusually wide and rounded body. The front lip was short and stubby and reminded some of the snout of a pig. It debuted at the 24 Hours of Le Mans test race in April 1971, and went on to the main 24 Hours of Le Mans race which it failed to finish after a brake failure. It never raced again but the car's extraordinary livery has lived on, being used on a Porsche 911 RSR at the 2018 24h of Le Mans – which won the GTE Pro category