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16 Jun 2011, 13:55
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The never ending Toyota return to Le Mans (LMP1) thread
Just took this heading from Mariantic :
Toyota testing Dome built open LMP1 - Autosport print ed.
Anyone got any more info on this exciting news ?
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16 Jun 2011, 13:57
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Originally Posted by The Badger
Just took this heading from Mariantic :
Toyota testing Dome built open LMP1 - Autosport print ed.
Anyone got any more info on this exciting news ?
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See this thread: Sportscar/GT (and Le Mans) Rumours 2011/12
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16 Jun 2011, 14:06
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16 Jun 2011, 14:28
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Thanks 
By the way do you think that Toyota will appear next year??? For me they just appear in 2013/14
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16 Jun 2011, 14:48
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Open topped is not the correct answer for the current regulations.
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16 Jun 2011, 16:07
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Would have prefered it was the S102 Coupé 
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16 Jun 2011, 16:58
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It doesn't say whether the car is open or closed.
They tested the open S101, using a V8TT and hybrid system, in 2008.
Then they commissioned and monitered the coupe S102, now they are testing a 2011 hybrid, possibly using a 2.0T. The new car has already been inspected by the ACO and expected to race within two years.
They're also testing a GTE mule based on the LFA, aimed at customers, developed in Cologne.
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16 Jun 2011, 17:12
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Engine testing in a S101.5 or S102?
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16 Jun 2011, 17:16
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S101.5, but that was 2008.
If I'm reading it right, they're now testing an all new car, after monitering the performance of the S102. I don't have the magazine in front of me but I think it said TMG are running the car.
The project go-ahead was delayed because of the earthquake.
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16 Jun 2011, 17:27
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So, a Toyota S103???
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16 Jun 2011, 17:35
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Looks like it, I assume Dome and TMG are working together, with TMG also working on a GTE.
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16 Jun 2011, 17:48
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I'd like to see these projects, any photos or just print? The LFA in GTE is just as exciting. I'm hoping the LMP project is a coupe, I can't imagine why it wouldn't be.
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16 Jun 2011, 17:59
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Originally Posted by Tom908V12
Would have prefered it was the S102 Coupé |
If it proves to be a match for Pug & Audi ..... if it happens ..... Im delighted its an open topper .
All you guys want to see is coupe's ..... what about variety !!!
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16 Jun 2011, 18:01
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Quote:
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It doesn't say whether the car is open or closed
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Toyota testing Dome built open LMP1 - Autosport print ed.
Above is the quote taken from Mariantic , but I dont have access to Autosport , which I assume you have .
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16 Jun 2011, 18:11
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I think most of the poster's concerns are over the competitiveness of open-top cars. I wouldn't mind a variety, but apparently they're not competitive for a reason other than none of them have factory diesels in the back.
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