=====  Version
Version: 1.6
Release: 2024/03/23
Author:  gtrNL & SpeedStar2000
Site:    GT Planet Downloads

=====  Installation
Simply copy the 'str_lmp1_porsche_919_hybrid_2017' folder to your \assettocorsa\content\cars folder.
If you have an earlier version of this car*, delete it first.

=====  Update v1.6
So I made a stupid mistake on v1.5: when comparing the many versions of the 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid I accidentally started with the gtp_ version of the car, instead of the str_ (SpeedStar) version of the car.
Now the car was and still is based on the SpeedStar (str_) version of the car, it's just that I merged to the wrong folder/files in v1.5. This is now corrected in v1.6.
(*) This means that version 1.5's folder was 'gtp_porsche_919_2017' and for 1.6 it's 'str_lmp1_porsche_919_hybrid_2017' - you probabaly want to delete any previous versions of the car, both my v1.5 gtp_ version, and any v1.4.x str_ version you might have.

Changelog for 1.6:
- Renamed folder to str_lmp1_porsche_919_hybrid_2017 (please delete both older str_lmp1_porsche_919_hybrid_2017 and my v1.5 gtp_porsche_919_2017 folders)
- Added LODs, they are not perfect but good enough for now
- Slightly changed some data files to better align with SpeedStar2000's latest version (1.4.1)
- Issues with blurred rims becoming transparant have been solved (in a hacky way because the 3D-model is weird)
- Re-textured some rim decals and corrected the shaders
- Issues with visual damage creating a blue hue over the car have been solved
- Basic implementation of visual damage added, the car will somewhat correctly crack and scrape if you crash it and have damage enabled
- Minor updates to AO
- Minor updates to NM
- Updates to Tribute versions of the car with regards to sponsors
- Corrected white number on the back of the car
- Cleaned up the Data folder and some other development stuff before release

=====  Introduction
Like a lot of sim racers I love the LMP Hybrid era, and my personal favourite LMP1 car has been the Porsche 919 Hybrid, especially the 2017 version. Sadly there has never been a really good version available for Assetto Corsa (or any sim for that matter).
Sure there is a conversion from Forza Motorsports which was improved phsyics wise by SpeedStar2000 and drives great, but the model and textures left lots to be desired.
I recently found myself with quite some time on my hand and decided to make some improvements for myself. I have experience with making skins and doing some texture work, but had never touched a 3D-model or knew a thing about shaders. This however has now changed, as the minor personal improvements turned into a small project where I updated almost everything I could think of.
I then contacted SpeedStar2000 asking if he was okay with me releasing this to the public (which he is totally okay with) and he graciously gave me some pointers which send me down a second rabbit hole of improvements which results in what I'm making available right now.

There are still issues I'm sure, and things I could do better as I develop my skills. Please feel free to highlights this to me and I'll do my best to address these when I'm able to.

Anyway, without further ado, here is the 2017 Porsche 919 Hybrid (v1.6)

=====  Highlights
- Complete revamp of textures and shaders used 
- Added AO, highlights, materials, and dirt layers
- Complete revamp of all the skins including loads of additions
- Minor 3D-model corrections
- Complete revamp of the lighting both exterior and interior (CSP required)
- Complete revamp of the LCD-screen on the steering wheel (CSP required)
- Loads of other small additions and corrects both on the interior and exterior
- Minor changes to the set-up and physics (only to correct naming or correct bugs, BoP should be identical to before)

=====  Credits
- Kunos: for Assetto Corsa and the 2016 919, which offered loads of data and the sounds (Porsche DLC is therefore required)
- SpeedStar2000: for his excellent LMP1/LMP 2017 pack which was the basis for me to take off from, and his kind permission to release this
- All the modders: for the great platform, awesome additions, inspiration, and the support
