Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours and Repetition - Page 177

**joeb** · 23 Apr 2014, 13:41 (Ref:3397230)

Doesn't the camo scheme indicate that it is some type of a new version? Why hide the current bodywork?

wewantourdarbyback · 23 Apr 2014, 13:46 (Ref:3397235)

Well there haven't been any official shots of the new R8 roadcar released yet, I imagine they are testing the GT3 version in parallel, testing it without hiding the bodywork would steal the road car's thunder a little, so it must be the new one really with the new road car out next year.

This is about the closest we've got to the new R8 http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/sc...rs-2015-launch

carbon_titanium · 23 Apr 2014, 13:48 (Ref:3397238)

very strange, maybe could be a test mule of the 2015 R8 LMS GT3? and even if this car is based on the R8 successor, is very strange they are already testing the derivated racing car... I don't think that ferrari or mercedes were already testing the 458 GTE or the sls GT3 before the release of the street models. Could be a sort of E1XP car to use at nurburgring next year?

Maelochs · 23 Apr 2014, 13:53 (Ref:3397244)

Since Audi's customer business with the R8 LMS and Ultra has been so successful, why wouldn't they develop the GT3 version in parallel with the road car? Why wait?

It might cost a little more to keep up with changes, but it would also mean that the GT3 version would be ready to roll in plenty of time for teams to upgrade at the end of 2014, and to know what to seek form sponsors for the 2015 season.

nobster · 23 Apr 2014, 14:07 (Ref:3397255)

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Originally Posted by wewantourdarbyback

The grille and lights are a different shape to the current car

Bonnet is also different, cooling exit seems a lot bigger compared to the older car.

TF110 · 23 Apr 2014, 18:53 (Ref:3397400)

Also has those naca ducts on either side of the hood (or bonnet).

aneesh99 · 26 Apr 2014, 19:57 (Ref:3398518)

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Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

Definetively audi loves giant and huge diffusers. Is this an evolution of the current R8 LMS GT3 or a GT/GT+ prototype based on the street R8 successor?

Apparently a GT3. John Hindhaugh indicated that he was told this by someone inside Audi.

Also, I believe the GT+ talks are going the wrong way as it stand

Speed-King · 26 Apr 2014, 20:03 (Ref:3398521)

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Originally Posted by aneesh99

Apparently a GT3. John Hindhaugh indicated that he was told this by someone inside Audi.

Also, I believe the GT+ talks are going the wrong way as it stand

Wrong way in terms of your personal preference? Or wrong way as in 'nowhere fast'?

ThatGuy · 26 Apr 2014, 20:28 (Ref:3398525)

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Cosworth has made progress on other fronts as well, with Buckler confirming that it will be involved in at least one sports car project.

"There is one [project] that we're actively working on and another that's in the pipeline," Buckler said. "I can't really say any more at the moment. But we will be there [in sports cars]."

http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/...dycar-partners

Anyone have an idea on what their project could be?

**joeb** · 26 Apr 2014, 21:14 (Ref:3398535)

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/...dycar-partners

Anyone have an idea on what their project could be?

Nissan, Jag, or Ford (in gt) are my top 3 guesses

gustavobamba · 26 Apr 2014, 21:14 (Ref:3398536)

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Originally Posted by ThatGuy

http://www.racer.com/latest-stories/...dycar-partners

Anyone have an idea on what their project could be?

My bet is that one is Nissan LMP 1 and the other is Jaguar in GTE !!!!!

Pure especulation

TF110 · 26 Apr 2014, 21:52 (Ref:3398552)

I know there was a speculative link in these threads about cosworth and Nissan's lmp1.

Christian Mogami · 26 Apr 2014, 23:29 (Ref:3398567)

Cosworth 2.2L V6 Indy and LMP1 Engine badge as a Nissan?

Articus · 27 Apr 2014, 23:34 (Ref:3398979)

It would surprise me if the cosworth effort wasn't linked to Ford.

Mal · 28 Apr 2014, 05:32 (Ref:3399046)

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Originally Posted by Articus

It would surprise me if the cosworth effort wasn't linked to Ford.

And of course the 50th anniversary of the GT40's victory is coming up....

Simmi · 28 Apr 2014, 13:19 (Ref:3399199)

Racing Engineering still looking at P2 for 2015, despite not getting involved this year.

http://www.motorsport-total.com/wec/...-14042806.html

Would be a boost to get them involved, especially in light of Millenium's demise.

FstrthnU · 3 May 2014, 13:15 (Ref:3401178)

http://sportscar365.com/gt/audi-conf...n-development/
Next-gen Audi R8 in development.

Also, heard a word on the WEC broadcast that Honda may have "more than Formla one" going on at their main workshop. Something about LMP1.

MagVanisher · 3 May 2014, 14:44 (Ref:3401271)

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Originally Posted by FstrthnU

http://sportscar365.com/gt/audi-conf...n-development/
Next-gen Audi R8 in development.

Also, heard a word on the WEC broadcast that Honda may have "more than Formla one" going on at their main workshop. Something about LMP1.

Honda can use their Formula One engine and put it on the Wirth Research LMP car. There, you got yourself a manufacturer in Le Mans!

Christian Mogami · 3 May 2014, 17:48 (Ref:3401440)

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Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Honda can use their Formula One engine and put it on the Wirth Research LMP car. There, you got yourself a manufacturer in Le Mans!

Honda took over the P1 Program from HPD.
Factory works now!

The question now is Wirth Research still involved or will it be a McLaren/Honda?

Simmi · 3 May 2014, 17:54 (Ref:3401442)

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Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

Honda took over the P1 Program from HPD.
Factory works now!

Can you elaborate?

Christian Mogami · 3 May 2014, 18:08 (Ref:3401456)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Can you elaborate?

All I can share is that any racing that evolves Hybrids and Fuel metering(Fuel Economy),Honda is interested!

templer · 3 May 2014, 18:22 (Ref:3401462)

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Originally Posted by Christian Mogami

Honda took over the P1 Program from HPD.
Factory works now!

The question now is Wirth Research still involved or will it be a McLaren/Honda?

Cool news, though I think Wirth Research had not done a bad job in the past for HPD and they have their LMP1 design ready to build. McLaren has to start from scratch and F1 is not LMP today.

**FIRE** · 3 May 2014, 18:25 (Ref:3401465)

But with Honda racing in WTCC and joining F1 as an engine supplier a full works LMP1 entry is unlikely.

Christian Mogami · 3 May 2014, 18:54 (Ref:3401492)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

But with Honda racing in WTCC and joining F1 as an engine supplier a full works LMP1 entry is unlikely.

Just look at the cost of it.

ARX-04 is already designed and paid for by HPD(AHM).

ERS is being design and developed by Honda R&D at the moment.

they have two choices for engines... F1 or Indy V6. Wide or narrow angle vee.

they now have a shop in England to base it.

And it fits in their Marketing PLANS...Green...Hybrids,ERS and Fuel Economy.

And it looks like the future comp will be better than F1.

Also the WTCC program is run by M-TEC.Honda just design the engine and build it nothing else.JAS and M-TEC runs that program,very little Honda people!

Pandemonium · 3 May 2014, 19:08 (Ref:3401500)

So then are we kind of confirming Honda and Nissan lmp1´s for 2015? Cause that would be awesome. And if ferrari would join on 2016 and jag and mclaren in GTE that would be dream-like!!!!

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