Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours and Repetition - Page 129

GT6 · 20 Feb 2013, 15:53 (Ref:3207969)

Mini is no longer a manufacturer, just a brand of BMW really, but what the heck, loved the mini marco's when they turn up for the classic

Pandamasque · 20 Feb 2013, 17:46 (Ref:3208009)

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Originally Posted by GT6

It is strange that so many people appear to dismiss the thought of a Korean company daring to enter sportscar racing

Nothing strange about that. The public's high regard of 'other' companies is based on their efforts (both in road cars and racing) that appeal to car/racing enthousiasts. It's up to Korean automakers to persuade the public.

lms · 20 Feb 2013, 21:29 (Ref:3208089)

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Originally Posted by isynge

Being realistic is there any manufacturer we wouldn't welcome with open arms and get reasonably excited about?

panoz

Kid Roberts · 20 Feb 2013, 21:40 (Ref:3208093)

What about Daewoo?

Mike_Wooshy · 20 Feb 2013, 21:55 (Ref:3208100)

Daewoo went bust and thus, became Chevy brand in Europe so technically is already in sportscar racing

Simmi · 2 Mar 2013, 20:50 (Ref:3213317)

New Spyker about to be launched at Geneva - the B6 Venator Concept.

What are the chances? Would make a nice new regs GT.

ger80 · 2 Mar 2013, 21:52 (Ref:3213344)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

New Spyker about to be launched at Geneva - the B6 Venator Concept.

What are the chances? Would make a nice new regs GT.

I guess this will more or less answer your questions
http://www.spykercars.com/uploads/in...PORT_2012_.pdf

jaguarista · 28 Mar 2013, 10:31 (Ref:3225932)

In a recent interview Jaguar Boss Adrian Hallmark says "Jaguar should be racing"

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Jaguar boss Adrian Hallmark has described the return of the brand to racing as "obligatory but not imminent”.
Speaking at the New York motor show Hallmark also confirmed that any race activity would focus on the new Jaguar F-Type.

"Our ambitions at the moment focus on volume growth, and going racing wouldn't impact on that in the type of way that makes it something we must do in the next three to five years," said Hallmark.

"But, for all that, Jaguar should be racing, just as it should have a sports car at the heart of its range. It will happen, and it will be authentic in that it will be with an existing product rather than a prototype or single-seater, but the actual date for it remains some way off."

Via | Autocar

LOLWUT612 · 13 Apr 2013, 15:42 (Ref:3233487)

ASM - Unfinished business with Le Mans

They aim at a 2013 Spa 24H Entry

and are aiming at WEC program, if they can get founding

http://www.lemansportugal.com/antoni...r-com-le-mans/

TRuss · 13 Apr 2013, 18:36 (Ref:3233575)

There is a long standing rumor of a mid engine 458 competitor coming from Porsche. If true it's still a few years off probably 2016. Who knows if they will build it much less race it. Best not to worry about it too much. The new car is just getting started. I think it makes more sense to speculate about when they put the new engine in it.

Mechanic Z · 27 Apr 2013, 01:26 (Ref:3239853)

Interesting:

http://www.racer.com/bmw-brazil-eyes...rticle/290674/

Quote:

"We have the support of BMW Brazil and next year we want to do the Blancpain as well as the sprint series again, and hopefully go to Le Mans with two cars."
Those Le Mans ambitions for 2014 hinge on whether BMW makes customer versions of its new Z4 GTE American Le Mans Series contender available.

Thaw Daggerslash · 27 Apr 2013, 13:39 (Ref:3239975)

Apologies for posting this here (couldn't find the Aston Martin thread).

According to a friend who was there and has photographic proof, Aston Martin was testing at Donington on Thursday with the Vantage, and interestingly, the B09/60.

Anyone know what that is about? Thought most those cars were owned by collectors these days?

Might be nothing, but given David Richards' recent comments about about a return to LMP1...

Feel free to shoot that idea down in flames.

GT6 · 27 Apr 2013, 13:42 (Ref:3239977)

I doubt they would attempt another go at prototypes, they are doing OK with the GT's and I think that is where they are concentrating all of thier efforts

Pandamasque · 27 Apr 2013, 13:49 (Ref:3239982)

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Originally Posted by Thaw Daggerslash

Apologies for posting this here (couldn't find the Aston Martin thread).

According to a friend who was there and has photographic proof, Aston Martin was testing at Donington on Thursday with the Vantage, and interestingly, the B09/60.

Anyone know what that is about? Thought most those cars were owned by collectors these days?

Might be nothing, but given David Richards' recent comments about about a return to LMP1...

Feel free to shoot that idea down in flames.

Photo http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=3&theater

Likely to be a shakedown before an appearance at Goodwood or another demo event.

Victor_RO · 27 Apr 2013, 13:50 (Ref:3239983)

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Originally Posted by Thaw Daggerslash

Apologies for posting this here (couldn't find the Aston Martin thread).

According to a friend who was there and has photographic proof, Aston Martin was testing at Donington on Thursday with the Vantage, and interestingly, the B09/60.

Anyone know what that is about? Thought most those cars were owned by collectors these days?

Might be nothing, but given David Richards' recent comments about about a return to LMP1...

Feel free to shoot that idea down in flames.

Probably a special track day for the collector who owns that particular car.

deggis · 27 Apr 2013, 16:33 (Ref:3240013)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thaw Daggerslash

Might be nothing, but given David Richards' recent comments about about a return to LMP1...

Link?

Simmi · 27 Apr 2013, 17:39 (Ref:3240023)

Shakedown for the Aston Festival event at Brands. The new Vantage GTE was also out testing with Darren Turner.

TF110 · 28 Apr 2013, 05:10 (Ref:3240141)

I miss that car

Simmi · 28 Apr 2013, 09:40 (Ref:3240185)

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Originally Posted by TF110

I miss that car

Yeah I think one of only a handful of cars nowadays which people people can point to and say "I saw that live".

Lorenzo S · 28 Apr 2013, 13:45 (Ref:3240243)

Got to agree. That Aston LMP is my all time favourite prototype. It looks fantastic and the sound.... God that sound! Through the esses and approaching Arnage it was a wailing shriek never to be forgotten. The exhaust sound at full chat was just incredible. So glad I went to the Nürburgring to see all 3 of them again in 2009 as well. The race was crap (as is the circuit for spectators) but I would have gone anywhere to hear that car again.

zanfo zanfagni · 28 Apr 2013, 13:57 (Ref:3240246)

The fact that DBR9 and lola-aston had a so different sound being powered by the same engine always intrigued me. To put your hands on a lola-aston you just need 700.000€ and hope that jan charouz did not already sell his chassis.

Victor_RO · 28 Apr 2013, 14:04 (Ref:3240247)

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Originally Posted by zanfo zanfagni

The fact that DBR9 and lola-aston had a so different sound being powered by the same engine always intrigued me.

Vastly different exhaust configurations, the DBR9 exhaust pipes exited through the side skirts of the car, and the exhaust pipes on the Lola exited side-by-side at the same point at the rear of the car.

zanfo zanfagni · 28 Apr 2013, 14:08 (Ref:3240248)

Yeah, i suspected that it was because different exhaust. But also because the DBR9 engine used to rev at 6500, the lola-aston unit over 7500.

TF110 · 29 Apr 2013, 04:43 (Ref:3240409)

How does the GT3 v12 Vantage compare?

Simmi · 29 Apr 2013, 09:03 (Ref:3240491)

It certainly doesn't sound like the P1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4Otzs0MYoE

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