- RML Group has revealed the P39 40SE based mostly on the Porsche 911 Turbo S
- Customized automobile incorporates a wider monitor and longer wheelbase than the 911 Turbo S
- Peak output is 900 hp versus 640 hp within the 911 Turbo S
British motorsports and engineering firm RML Group turned 40 this 12 months and is celebrating with 4 new tasks, one for every decade of its existence.
The primary is the P39 40SE, an improve bundle for the 992-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S that was impressed by the LMH race automobiles that compete on the prime degree in each the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship.
In keeping with Michael Mallock, RML’s CEO and son of firm founder Ray Mallock, the improve will flip the 911 Turbo S right into a monitor monster able to outgunning the 911 GT3 RS on a racetrack, based mostly on the corporate’s simulation information.
The corporate estimates the P39 40SE will lap Germany’s Nürburgring in a time of 6:45, which is 4.3 seconds faster than the time set by the 911 GT3 RS and greater than 30 seconds faster than the time set by the 911 Turbo S.
RML P39 40SE
The modifications embody a lift in energy from the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-6 to 900 hp, versus the inventory 640 hp. This was achieved by changing the ECU, turbochargers, intercoolers, manifolds, and the exhaust system.
The physique has additionally been changed a lighter and stiffer carbon-fiber design which coverfs a wider monitor entrance and rear. In keeping with RML, the wheelbase was additionally lengthened barely.
The aerodynamic bundle has been impressed by a LMH race automobile and features a drag discount system. RML quotes peak downforce of 1,460 kilos at 150 mph, or greater than 4.5 instances a inventory 911 Turbo S.
RML P39 40SE
The worth of the P39 40SE improve, together with the donor 911 Turbo S, is 495,000 British kilos (roughly $538,200). Simply 10 examples shall be constructed, with the work happening at RML’s facility in Wellingborough, U.Okay.
The opposite three tasks RML will launch as a part of its fortieth anniversary celebrations embody a monitor automobile code-named P40, which the corporate stated options Formulation 1-inspired aerodynamics, plus a high-performance battery, and an authentic Aston Martin V8 Vantage with fashionable mechanicals and a physique created from carbon fiber.
The brand new tasks transcend being a mere celebration; they showcase what’s achievable by the brand new divisions RML has created to draw clients past its traditional racing and OEM hyperlinks. The brand new divisions add powertrain (together with EV know-how) and bespoke personalization providers, alongside the standard motorsports and engineering providers.
