The world's fastest hybrid car

The world's fastest hybrid car is about to make it's appearance on raceways worldwide, and while it may sound unusual, this may have implications for your cover when you are seeking out the best car insurance on the market. The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid contains a 480 horsepower gasoline engine supplemented by two 80-hp electric motors. The electric motors are available to assist in providing power to the front wheels, giving a burst of extra energy that can last for up to eight seconds, and are engaged by pulling a small paddle located behind the steering wheel. It was originally tested in Berlin, and then earned fame by racing in the United States in the Petit Le Mans Series.

Like many other hybrid vehicles, the Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid contains a rapidly rotating flywheel that is powered by energy that is normally lost while braking or idling, and this 40,000 rpm flywheel can later distribute this power to the rest of the vehicle as needed. This represents an evolutionary step beyond most hybrids, which use heavy batteries to store energy. The flywheel is much lighter, thus making it more a more desirable option for a race car. Even on driving trips that are as rapid as a high speed auto race, the difference between hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles is quite apparent. While a non-hybrid 911 GT3R can go around an average-sized race track ten times before requiring a refuel, the 911 GT3R Hybrid can go an entire extra lap; an increase in gas mileage of ten per cent.

The real tests for this hybrid vehicle came at the Nürburgring 24 race, where it led the race for eight hours before retiring, and the Petit Le Mans race, where it performed wonderfully against non-hybrids. In the Petit Le Mans, the team driving the Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid managed to place eighth, earning this vehicle, as well as hybrid vehicles in general, some much desired positive exposure in the public eye. Since Porsche is marketing another variety of hybrid to the public, the 918 Spyder, the recent impressive activity on the part of the 911 GT3R Hybrid could have a real effect on car sales, and by extension, your coverage rates if you are looking at Porsches or hybrid cars.

While it may seem strange that a high performance race car could conceivably impact your insurance rates, consider the following. The best car insurance companies pay attention to what their customers are interested in. If the Porsche 911 GT3R Hybrid continues to do well races, this could increase interest on the part of customers and shareholders not only in Porsche autos, but also hybrid cars in general. If this interest translates into a decent amount of additional sales, the safe and fuel efficient autos may see their rates lowered a bit by car insurance companies. You can get a customised quote for car insurance according to your needs for free online from Your Cover.