Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours and Repetition

[Articus]

Cosworth is also apparently working on the powerplant for Nissan's LMP1 entry next year. Cosworth isn't that big of a company so something doesn't add up.

I'm absolutely convinced that Cosworth and Ford will collaborate on a new indycar engine.

[The Badger]

If its only an engine supply , Ill be happy enough to hear something other than a Nissan P2 sound !!

Wish some American manufacturer would commit lock stock and 2 smoking barrels ..... the series needs a Yank in it .

[BudLightJaguar]

It's a pity there's no cross plane V8 sound in LM prototype category. Except in the LMPC.

[Christian Mogami]

Originally Posted by ss_collins

Ok clarification time: We have no specific information to a Ford LMP1 or GTE programme, we do have specific information pointing to a major Ford motorsport Project (we have covered this a number of times on the RCE site), A GTE project and/or F1 seems the most likely from what we have seen and been told.

We are also convinced of Cosworth involvement.

Mr Ford just stated about a week ago they wasn't interested unless they can use their production base engine.And thats why Indycar just stated they might be open to production base engines because of that statement from Mr Ford.

Fact....Ford is working on a GTE and a racing Ecoboost engine at the moment.

Rumor.....Ford is going to work with Cosworth on a 2.2L V6 Turbo for Indy and LMP1.

[Articus]

So that means Cosworth isn't working on an LMP1 motor for Nissan? That was another rumour floating around because NISMO stated they wouldn't be doing the bulk of the engine work.

[somebodysb2]

If Ford is collaborating with Cosworth on an IndyCar engine programme then it'll be in their best interest to develop an aerokit as well.

[GT3.14]

Originally Posted by Articus

So that means Cosworth isn't working on an LMP1 motor for Nissan? That was another rumour floating around because NISMO stated they wouldn't be doing the bulk of the engine work.

Zytek? They have been in charge of the P2 and FR3.5 engines. They also have a hybrid system. Zytek has built hybrid P1 cars in the past. All Nissan would have to do is throw money at them.

[TF110]

Autohebdo saying a constructor will make an announcement on the 14th...

[Articus]

On Raceday?! Ballsy. It better be big.

[deggis]

Originally Posted by TF110

Autohebdo saying a constructor will make an announcement on the 14th...

Printed version?

http://www.autohebdo.fr/Endurance/24...s-du-Mans-news

That would be pretty odd day choice for sure. The ACO press conf is on typically on friday so...

[Holt]

I really hope Ford is building a LMP1 program.

I just cant see a Mustang racing 458s, Aston Martins, Corvettes, Vipers etc...

Really want to see them announce a P1 program for '17

[PointDSM]

Use Nurburgring lap times as your "common sense" BOP range-finder. Ford doesn't have a car that fits in GT-Pro racing at the moment.

What company has the most to gain, the most to cut (excess), and the most $$$? I'd honestly say Honda over Ford, unless the Global Marketing Team at Ford has it's way.

[TF110]

http://twitter.com/matlemans he is usually pretty reliable, says the press conference was moved to race day for this coming announcement.

[deggis]

"Constructor"? Or maybe just a translation thing.

edit: yes: https://twitter.com/matlemans/status/473706007886303232

[deggis]

Originally Posted by Articus

So that means Cosworth isn't working on an LMP1 motor for Nissan? That was another rumour floating around because NISMO stated they wouldn't be doing the bulk of the engine work.

It was the cryptic message by that one user here.

(http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=167)
http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=545

[Articus]

It's a strange post. Nothing makes any sense at the moment but Cosworth is definetly a hot topic . I guess it'll all become clear soon enough.

[Accident]

Originally Posted by PointDSM

Use Nurburgring lap times as your "common sense" BOP range-finder. Ford doesn't have a car that fits in GT-Pro racing at the moment.

BMW hasn't had anything that compete with the rest of the GTE cars either but they didn't let that stop them with the M3 or the Z4.

With enough money and waivers they will find a way to make it work if they want to.

[Christian Mogami]

The only manufacture at the moment that is known to be working on a P1 at the moment who hasn't spin the story yet(denied) is Honda.

So will Mclaren-Honda P1 be the news at LM in two weeks?

[Acid09]

BMW has never denied anything, I have not seen anybody ask them about P1 to begin with.

Apparently the whole ACO press conference has been moved to race day just for that announcement. That does indeed seem like it is something huge, not just a new GTE car.

As crazy as it sounds, my money is either on BMW or it is Ferrari after all. Imagine the impact that would have, them announcing their return just hours before the race... that would be crazy!

Three or four years ago, such a scenario would be totally out of reach. These days, it's still unlikely but it has become slightly more probable. I guess that's a sign of the good times we're in right now

[Christian Mogami]

The P1 project that is the closest to finish is Mclaren-Honda. They been working on it since early 2013(HPD even longer before Honda took it over).

Ferrari/BMW P1 is still in the side project and thinking and looking at it.

[Bandicoot17]

Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

The P1 project that is the closest to finish is Mclaren-Honda. They been working on it since early 2013(HPD even longer before Honda took it over).

Ferrari/BMW P1 is still in the side project and thinking and looking at it.

I don't doubt you but what is your source for BMW/Ferrari info??

[Acid09]

Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

Ferrari/BMW P1 is still in the side project and thinking and looking at it.

We don't know the nature of the announcement, maybe the manufacturer announces its return for 2016 - They don't need much details for that.

When Porsche announced their return they had little to no info to reveal other than that they're returning, it was exciting enough as it was. The same would apply to Ferrari, the announcement as such would make headlines even if they have nothing to show for it.

So theoretically, one of these companies could have made up their minds in recent weeks and announce it now.

[deggis]

I don't quite understand why change the press conference (if even true) to saturday regardless of the size of the announcement. To maximixe attention wouldn't thursday/friday be better in any case?

[templer]

Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

The P1 project that is the closest to finish is Mclaren-Honda. They been working on it since early 2013(HPD even longer before Honda took it over).

Ferrari/BMW P1 is still in the side project and thinking and looking at it.

I think the annoucement will be P1 related and it will not be for 2016.
Honda is also for me the most likest and I would prefer it. I don't think that BMW
had something on board and Ferrari who knows.
By the way Wirth Research ist working on a P1 since 2010. The question for me is how long is McLaren on the project and why should Honda not use a fully developed LMP1 ( the ARX-04a)

[Coach Ep]

Originally Posted by TF110

Autohebdo saying a constructor will make an announcement on the 14th...

A NEW constructor? Or an existing one? Could be anything...