Porsche's V-10 Engine: From Cancelled Le Mans Dream to Carrera GT Icon
Porsche has revealed the intriguing history behind the V-10 engine of the iconic Carrera GT. The engine's origins trace back to a canceled Le Mans prototype project, LMP2000, which was shelved before its first race.
The LMP2000, also known as the 9R3, was a race car developed by Porsche with the intention of competing in the Le Mans sports prototype races. However, the project was abandoned before it could see any track action. The sole prototype of the LMP2000, built in 2000, now resides in the Porsche Museum.
The V-10 engine, originally designed for the LMP2000, was derived from an earlier Formula 1 design. This engine was never used in Formula 1 competition, but it laid the foundation for the powerplant that would eventually find its way into the Carrera GT. The decision to cancel the LMP2000 project allowed Porsche to redirect resources towards the development of the first Cayenne, which in turn funded the Carrera GT project.
The cancellation of the LMP2000 project, though disappointing for racing enthusiasts, paved the way for the successful launch of the Cayenne and the iconic Carrera GT. The V-10 engine, originally meant for a race car that never was, found its home in one of Porsche's most revered road cars.
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