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Sculpted by air: The aerodynamics at the centre of the design and development of the first Portuguese supercar

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Friday, March 8, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no other way to put it: function defined design. The first Portuguese supercar was born from a blank sheet of paper and the design process was led entirely by the head of aerodynamics. This is how important aerodynamics is to the performance of a supercar and Adamastor knows it well. Using Siemens NX CAD software, the design department developed the elaborate bodywork of the new Adamastor with total creative freedom, aiming for the best efficiency and superior performance in sports driving.

Key Points: 
  • The first Portuguese supercar was born from a blank sheet of paper and the design process was led entirely by the head of aerodynamics.
  • This is how important aerodynamics is to the performance of a supercar and Adamastor knows it well.
  • In a second stage, once the basic configuration had been designed, the team at Adamastor's engineering centre set about defining the spaces occupied by the main components.
  • Targets were even set in terms of lap times in the simulator, records that were easily surpassed by the Adamastor supercar.

Sculpted by air: The aerodynamics at the centre of the design and development of the first Portuguese supercar

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

PORTO, Portugal, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no other way to put it: function defined design. The first Portuguese supercar was born from a blank sheet of paper and the design process was led entirely by the head of aerodynamics. This is how important aerodynamics is to the performance of a supercar and Adamastor knows it well. Using Siemens NX CAD software, the design department developed the elaborate bodywork of the new Adamastor with total creative freedom, aiming for the best efficiency and superior performance in sports driving.

Key Points: 
  • The first Portuguese supercar was born from a blank sheet of paper and the design process was led entirely by the head of aerodynamics.
  • This is how important aerodynamics is to the performance of a supercar and Adamastor knows it well.
  • In a second stage, once the basic configuration had been designed, the team at Adamastor's engineering centre set about defining the spaces occupied by the main components.
  • Targets were even set in terms of lap times in the simulator, records that were easily surpassed by the Adamastor supercar.

Porsche to feature four premieres at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept is having its Motor Show debut in Toronto at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show.

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  • The Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept is having its Motor Show debut in Toronto at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show.
  • To commemorate the opening of Porsche Experience Centre Toronto, Porsche Cars Canada commissioned a unique 911 GT3 RS inspiration vehicle.
  • All throughout this vehicle, unique elements pay tribute and celebrate the great achievement that is the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto.
  • A special 1:43 scale model of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto GT3 RS will be available for purchase online through the new Canadian Porsche Shop.

Porsche 963 of Porsche Penske Motorsport victorious after gripping 24 Hours of Daytona

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Monday, January 29, 2024

7 Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team has won the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Key Points: 
  • 7 Porsche 963 fielded by the Porsche Penske Motorsport factory team has won the 24 Hours of Daytona.
  • “The entire Porsche Penske Motorsport works team and everyone at the development center in Weissach [Germany] have worked extremely hard to lay the foundations for this success.
  • Four Porsche 963, two from Porsche Penske Motorsport and two from our strong customer teams, made it through without any major technical problems – that’s quite a feat in itself.
  • Daytona was definitely worth the trip for us.”
    “An amazing day for the entire Porsche Penske Motorsport organization,” said Roger Penske, Founder and Chairman of the Penske Corporation.

Öhlins Racing Returns to Essen Motor Show with Expanded Range of Leading-Edge Suspension Products

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.

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  • UPPLANDS VÄSBY, Sweden, Dec. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in 10 years, Tenneco’s world-renowned Öhlins Racing business is returning to the Essen Motor Show, now through December 10 at Messe Essen, and it’s bringing a dramatically expanded range of leading-edge suspension products for today’s most discerning tuning and racing enthusiasts.
  • In addition to its industry-leading Road & Track, Advanced Track Day and Motorsport series suspension technologies, Öhlins will display two of the show’s most impressive tuning and racing vehicles – each equipped with Öhlins technologies.
  • “The Essen Motor Show is a must-see event for anyone who wants to explore the latest and best technologies for the tuning and racing markets,” said Robert Brinkmark, director of sales and marketing, Öhlins Racing.
  • To learn more about these and other leading-edge suspension products, stop by the Öhlins exhibit (Hall 3, Stand B24) at the Essen Motor Show, contact your local Öhlins retailer or visit www.ohlins.com .

Cooler Master Accelerates into the Fast Lane with HubAuto Racing at Macau Grand Prix

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today announced its strategic partnership with HubAuto Racing at the celebrated 70th Macau Grand Prix for the FIA GT World Cup. This collaboration melds the thrill of GT3 racing with the immersive world of SIM racing, spotlighting Cooler Master's innovative Dyn X racing simulator system.

Key Points: 
  • Cooler announces a new strategic partnership with HubAuto Racing at the celebrated 70th Macau Grand Prix for the Fanatec GT World Challenge.
  • This collaboration melds the thrill of GT3 racing with the immersive world of SIM racing, spotlighting Cooler Master's innovative Dyn X racing simulator system.
  • "Racing is in our DNA, and this partnership with HubAuto Racing at the Macau Grand Prix is a testament to our commitment to bringing unparalleled experiences to our community," said Jimmy Sha, CEO of Cooler Master.
  • Cooler Master & HubAuto Porsche cars are set to make a grand splash at the Macau Grand Prix.

Lexus Wins 2023 GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship

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Monday, October 16, 2023

BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus clinched the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship at the Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Saturday. Ben Barnicoat and Jack Hawksworth also won the GTD PRO Drivers title and the Vasser Sullivan No. 14 Lexus RC F GT3 clinched the GTD PRO Team championship. It marks the first full-season IMSA GT titles for Lexus and Vasser Sullivan, as well as Hawksworth and Barnicoat.

Key Points: 
  • BRASELTON, Ga., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus clinched the 2023 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTD PRO Manufacturers Championship at the Petit Le Mans at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta on Saturday.
  • 14 Lexus RC F GT3 clinched the GTD PRO Team championship.
  • What does it mean to get the GTD PRO championship with the Lexus RC F GT3?
  • What does it mean to win the GTD PRO championship in your second season with the Lexus and Vasser Sullivan program?

2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners crowned at Rennsport Reunion 7

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the 2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has announced the 2023 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge winners.
  • Area winners were on display during Rennsport Reunion 7, where the champions were crowned.
  • "Sharing this year's Restoration Challenge finalists at Rennsport Reunion 7 has provided an exhilarating platform, not only for Porsche Classic but for our Porsche Center finalists to share their cars and passion," said Jonathan Sieber, Senior Manager of Porsche Classic.
  • Porsche Classic Partner, Napleton Westmont Porsche, selected this 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 for their challenge entry.

Sunday at Rennsport: Seventh record breaking Reunion draws to a close

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The seventh Rennsport Reunion has drawn to a close in spectacular style, breaking records to become the biggest Porsche gathering ever.

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  • Monterey, California, Oct. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The seventh Rennsport Reunion has drawn to a close in spectacular style, breaking records to become the biggest Porsche gathering ever.
  • At the other end of the performance spectrum, the second Porsche tractor race was won by Greg Garneau in a slow, but highly entertaining battle.
  • “It’s been a privilege to host our seventh Rennsport Reunion,” said Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing at PCNA.
  • The common component was the enthusiasm of everyone attending, the wonder, pride and excitement – it truly made Rennsport special.

Friday at the Rennsport Reunion 7: The 911 GT3 R rennsport makes its global public debut

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Monterey, California, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second day of the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion was celebrated in style as one of the most extreme 911s ever created – the new 911 GT3 R rennsport – made its global public debut.

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  • Monterey, California, Sept. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second day of the seventh running of the Rennsport Reunion was celebrated in style as one of the most extreme 911s ever created – the new 911 GT3 R rennsport – made its global public debut.
  • Revealed to the media last night, the 911 GT3 R rennsport develops 611 hp and revs to a peak of 9,400 rpm.
  • Fittingly, the 911 GT3 R rennsport made its public debut on track – its mighty exhaust note reverberating around the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Jörg Bergmeister behind the wheel.
  • “It was awesome to stretch the legs of the new 911 GT3 R rennsport today – the car felt completely at home here,” said Jörg Bergmeister after the car’s debut.