VIDEO // HULKENBERG TESTS 911 GT3 R HYBRID @ THE RING

In an effort to shake out the bugs in their new eco-friendly race car, Porsche allowed AT&T Williams Formula 1 pilot, Nico Hülkenberg, to drive the 911 GT3 R Hybrid around the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife ahead of the third round of the VLN Long Distance Championship... [read more]

"This test was great fun. I'm impressed with how well the hybrid system works in the Porsche," said Hülkenberg, who was allowed to test the new 911 GT3 R Hybrid ahead of its racing debut at next months Nürburgring 24 hour race.

"Great car, fascinating technology and an incomparable track. Surprisingly, in the slow corners, the 911 is not far off a Formula 1 car. The mechanical grip is impressive." said Hülkenberg following three laps around the Nordschleife.



So why does Hülkenberg have the privilege of testing Porsche's latest and greatest you ask? Well, as it turns out, one of the components of the hybrid system, the flywheel generator which is installed inside the cockpit, was both designed and manufactured by Williams Hybrid Power. So I suppose it makes sense that Porsche would allow the young German a few laps around the Nordschleife, right?

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Editorial: Justin W. Coffey