Porsche LMP2000
| Category | LMP | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Porsche Lola Composites | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Norbert Singer Wiet Huidekoper | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Porsche LMP1-98 | ||||||||
| Successor | Porsche RS Spyder | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre | ||||||||
| Engine | Porsche 5,000–5,500 cc (305.1–335.6 cu in) 40-valve, DOHC V10, naturally-aspirated mid-engined | ||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual gearbox | ||||||||
| Power | 700 hp (522.0 kW) @ 10,000 rpm | ||||||||
| Weight | 900–930 kg (1,984.2–2,050.3 lb) | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable drivers | Bob Wollek Allan McNish | ||||||||
| Debut | N/A | ||||||||
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The Porsche LMP2000 (codename Porsche 9R3) is a Le Mans Prototype racing car that was developed between 1998 and 2000, but never raced. One car was built, and it was designed around a modified version of Porsche's 3.5-litre V10 engine that was originally designed for Formula 1 in 1992. The project was canceled before the car was publicly unveiled, leading to various rumors about the reason for its demise.