Porsche 919 Hybrid '16

aspiration

TC (Turbocharger)

Group

Gr.1

Displacement

2,000 cc

DriveTrain

4WD

Height

1,150 mm

Length

4,650 mm

Weight

875 kg

Width

1,990 mm

Max Power

499 BHP / 7,500 rpm

Max Torque

52.8 kgfm / 4,000 rpm

Performance Point

PP 871.17

Manufacturer

Porsche

Porsche 919 Hybrid '16: A Dominant Force in Endurance Racing

The Porsche 919 Hybrid '16 is the pinnacle of hybrid endurance racing technology, serving as the crown jewel of Porsche’s LMP1 racing program in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Introduced as an evolution of its predecessors, the 919 Hybrid '16 further cemented Porsche's reputation as a powerhouse in the world of motorsports. The car features a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain combining a 2.0-liter turbocharged V4 petrol engine with advanced energy recovery systems. This setup enables the car to deploy both instant electric acceleration and sustained combustion engine power, resulting in phenomenal performance both on straights and through corners.

The most notable achievement of the Porsche 919 Hybrid '16 came at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the overall 2016 WEC. Driven by formidable talents such as Marc Lieb, Neel Jani, and Romain Dumas, the 919 Hybrid secured a dramatic victory at Le Mans in 2016—a race best remembered for its nail-biting finish and Toyota’s heartbreaking loss on the penultimate lap. This win marked Porsche’s 18th overall Le Mans triumph, further establishing their legacy at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Beyond its Le Mans victory, the 919 Hybrid '16 dominated the 2016 WEC season, allowing Porsche to clinch both the Manufacturer’s and Driver’s championships. The car’s innovative hybrid technology, seamless aerodynamics, and relentless development cycle set new standards for what was possible in top-tier endurance racing. The lessons and advancements gained from the 919 Hybrid racing program trickled down to Porsche’s road cars, influencing their performance hybrids and driving their transition towards electrified mobility.

Today, the Porsche 919 Hybrid '16 is celebrated both on the racetrack and by motorsport enthusiasts worldwide as a symbol of Porsche’s relentless pursuit of innovation, efficiency, and victory. Whether immortalized in simulators like Gran Turismo or sitting in museums, the 919 Hybrid '16 remains a testament to modern engineering excellence and the enduring spirit of endurance racing.