The Porsche 919's V4 Race Engine Sounds Incredible

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When we first heard that Porsche was going back to Le Mans, we rejoiced. When we heard that their contender would be a V4 Hybrid, we were concerned. Well, be concerned no more. The 919 sounds amazing.

This footage is from a test at Paul Ricard where the 919 was going through a shakedown in the run up to June's 24 Hours of Le Mans. Instead of sounding like a wimpy wuss machine, the 919 has all sorts of manly noises emanating from it's exhaust pipe. Noises of welding, of trees being chopped down, ditches being dug.

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Man stuff.

And compared to the silent woosh of the Audi R18, Porsche's gas powered wail will be a welcome addition to the 24 hour spectacle.

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