Porsche’s 963 is a Prototype Destined for Le Mans – CNET [CNET]

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It’s designed for the Le Mans Daytona Hypercar category.

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No, don’t get too excited, Porsche won’t be selling these to normal customers. They’re only for the track!

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In fact, it’ll debut at the Sebring 24 Hours in January of 2023.

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But from there it’ll race at all the major endurance events world-wide, the biggest being the 24 Hours of Le Mans itself.

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The power comes from a 4.6-liter, twin-turbocharged engine, itself derived from the 918 Spyder.

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Expect 680 total horsepower from that engine and the hybrid system.

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Yep, it’s a hybrid, and will weigh just 2,270 pounds.

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The livery is a throwback to some of Porsche’s earlier prototype racers in the 1980s.

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I can’t wait to see it on the track.

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