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Endurance Racing 2015+

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  • #32
    Grim.
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    ffs


  • #33
    Killinator
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    Did we even get 2 green laps in there, surely they could have towed the Ferrari with local yellows :(


  • #34
    Grim.
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    think that last four minutes made up for all the safety cars :D


  • #35
    Sterling Archer
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    Anyone read the below article on the Nissan.. my head hurts trying to figure this car out. http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/nissan-le-mans-racer-lmp1-gt-r-explained-2015-02-09


  • #36
    Killinator
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    Shane_ef wrote: »
    Anyone read the below article on the Nissan.. my head hurts trying to figure this car out. http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/nissan-le-mans-racer-lmp1-gt-r-explained-2015-02-09

    The whole deal with the flywheel is mind boggling!
    Hopefully it'll last a bit longer at LM this year then the ZEOD did last year. The Sebring test will be massive.


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  • #37
    Killinator
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    OSI wrote: »
    Similar set up to the 997 GT3 R Hybrid I think?

    It sounds similar alright though it's carrying just a few BHP extra :D


  • #38
    Sterling Archer
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    Is it just me (or lack of knowledge) or is there no "experimental" car in this years entry list for Le Mans?


  • #39
    smellslikeshoes
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    Shane_ef wrote: »
    Is it just me (or lack of knowledge) or is there no "experimental" car in this years entry list for Le Mans?

    Yep, http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117651


  • #40
    Grim.
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    A very different looking R18 testing at Sebring



    Nissan are there too



  • #41
    Killinator
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    Grim. wrote: »
    A very different looking R18 testing at Sebring


    Nissan are there to

    The front end on that Audi (especially the lights) is awe inspiring good looking.


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  • #42
    racersedge
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    Speaking of Nissan, Former F1 driver Max Chilton will he part of their line-up this year.

    http://m.crash.net/sportscars/news/215200/1/max-chilton-swaps-f1-for-lmp1-with-nissan.html

    Interesting choice. Max was the butt of many jokes during his F1 career. Did have a good finish record though in a 'slow and steady' way of getting around. His ability to bring cars home probably seems like an asset to an endurance team!


  • #43
    Grim.
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    another video of the Audi testing today



  • #44
    Killinator
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    Nathaniel Berthon will return to Murphy Prototypes this season according to dsc.
    A great re-signing for Murphy's.


  • #45
    oneofakind32
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    Shane_ef wrote: »
    Is it just me (or lack of knowledge) or is there no "experimental" car in this years entry list for Le Mans?

    There is no Garage 56 this year but seeing what Nissan have been able to do within the LMP1H rules, you would wonder if there is any need for an experimental entry.


  • #46
    Killinator
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    Picture of the new R18 testing posted on twitter by Filipe Albuquerque

    IMG_20150305_031620_zpsp1lxx3fi.jpg


  • #47
    Grim.
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    Great video from Racer.com



  • #48
    Killinator
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    Grim. wrote: »
    Great video from Racer.com

    Fantastic stuff, looks like it was shot in miniature or something with the clarity of the picture.

    Also the Audi looks like an RC car the way it changes direction, Audi's continued disregard for the laws of physics is something to behold :)


  • #49
    Killinator
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    Hope folks don't mind me posting this, it's a compilation of our week at Le Mans in 2014:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BPgY-VS9F8


  • #50
    Sterling Archer
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    Nissan say they will be delaying until Le mans


  • #51
    Killinator
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    Shane_ef wrote: »
    Nissan say they will be delaying until Le mans

    One reason being they failed a crash test apparently.


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  • #52
    Grim.
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    Shane_ef wrote: »
    Nissan say they will be delaying until Le mans

    cant say im surprised to be honest, they were reportedly 15 seconds off the pace of Audi at the Sebring test and only completed a few hundred km compared with Audis 6000km.

    Have also heard it failed its FIA crash test


  • #53
    Larbre34
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    It is also reported that the front wheel drive characteristics teamed with 1000 odd bhp and an unusual weight distribution is scaring 40 shades out of the drivers - chaps who don't scare easily.

    Must be a major question over the conception of this project, one does not turn up to Le Mans in an unproven or suspect car.


  • #54
    Ghost Train
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    here's feed for the race on at the moment
    http://www.imsa.com/camera/imsatv


  • #55
    Killinator
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    Murphy Prototypes topped the timing sheets today at the first test day at Paul Ricard.

    They also announced a driver lineup of:
    Nat Berthon
    Michael Lyons
    Mark Patterson


  • #56
    Grim.
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    Toyota's 2015 TS040

    its feckin stunning looking

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    887529_10152915236942912_7174463944864306596_o.jpg

    Audi's 2015 R18

    front.jpg
    rear.jpg
    top.jpg

    And the 2015 919

    CBBtHFxXEAEZL4p.jpg:large


  • #57
    SniperSight
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    F*cking EPIC!!! All different, and all stunning!!!


  • #58
    Sterling Archer
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    Oh dear, I've come over all funny :)


  • #59
    Frank Bullitt
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    These cars are monumental. Laws of physics need not apply.


  • #60
    Killinator
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    Those sir, are some FINE looking automobiles!


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  • #61
    Grim.
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    so ehh... Porsche are lapping 3.5 seconds faster than the LMP1 lap record at Paul Ricard


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