3. Initial Research Pathway

How Porsche developed their F1 beating monster 919 Hybrid Evo (maxf1.net)
  1. Used gAI (ChatGPT) to get information about WEC LMP1 Power Unit (Porsche 919, 2017)
  2. Looked into some articles about Porsche 919 2017
  3. The reason for choosing the WEC LMP1 Power Unit (Porsche 919, 2017) as a topic is due to its:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  1. Exploring the Porsche 919 Hybrid’s power unit provides a comprehensive look at how high-performance hybrid technology has developed and applied in the world of endurance racing, reflecting broader trends in automotive engineering and innovation.
  2. Researched on the articles on the 2015 and 2016 model and done a comparison between them.
Edited on 3/10/24

References:

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

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/03/31/porsches-2017-919-hybrid-in detail.html#:~:text=The%20919%20will%20start%20again,of%20fuel%20to%20do%20so.

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

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/motorsports/porsche-world-premiere-monza-919-hybrid-2017-le-mans-prototype-13583.html

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

https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/8824/porsche-officially-unveil-the-919-hybrid-for-2017

Porsche AG (2015). 919 Hybrid: Even Stronger In 2015.

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/motorsports/porsche-motorsports-919-hybrid-2015-wec-le-mans-10129.html

Porsche AG (2016). World Debut for the New 919 Hybrid

https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/motorsports/porsche-919-hybrid-wec-season-2016-12380.html

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