In preparation for the upcoming 24 Hours of Nurburgring endurance race, which is taking place at the famous Bavarian racetrack between May 15-16, 2010, Porsche and Williams teamed up to test the brand-new Porsche 911 GT3RS Hybrid race car. As the Williams race team was responsible for the development of the car’s flywheel generator, current Williams F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg had the honors of piloting the revolutionary race car around the 14 mile track. And from the looks of the test, the car has great pace and is likely to be in competitive form in two weeks time!

The Porsche GT3RS Hybrid system will be familiar to fans of Formula 1, as it is similar to the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) technology that was used during the 2009 season. When the brakes are activated, a pair of electric motors on the front drive shafts charges an electric flywheel generator. Once the charging process is complete (which takes only a couple applications of the brakes), the driver can opt to engage the electric motors and receive an extra 160 horsepower for 6-8 seconds, which is ideal for overtaking or preventing a driver from making a pass out of a slow corner. The system is a true “power on demand” technology that takes advantage of mechanical energy that would otherwise be wasted, and is likely the future of racing!At San Diego Prestige, we are big fans of Stuttgart’s most famous automobile manufacturer, which is why we offer a diverse fleet of Porsche rental options. If you are interested in driving a Porsche, we would be happy to help you get behind the seat of a Porsche 911, Boxster or Cayenne.

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