Tag: Le Mans 24
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2017 Frankfurt Motor Show: BMW M8 GTE
While we wait for the new 8 series and the hardcore M8 to arrive, BMW has given us a special treat with the reveal of the M8 GTE at the Frankfurt Motor show. The car which looks absolutely incredible isn’t just for show but is planned to race at Le Mans next year. Yes, you…
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BMW M8 GTE Spotted at Lausitzring
BMW M8 GTE race car is already out testing as it prepares to make its debut at the 2018 World Endurance Championship. The M8 GTE will also race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The race car was spotted testing at the Lausitzring in Germany. The camouflaged prototype seen here is based on the…
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Toyota LMP1 racer Kobayashi sets Fastest Ever Lap of Le Mans
Kamui Kobayashi set the fastest ever lap of Le Mans in a 2017 Toyota LMP1 prototype race car. The Japanese driver absolutely destroyed the previous best time set around the 8.6 odd mile Circuit de la Sarthe by Andre Lotterer in an Audi R18 TDI e-tron Quattro back in 2015. Kobayashi registered a blistering lap…
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2017 Ford GT Race Car Track Testing: Video
Ford will be back to Le Mans 24h endurance race next year. The car that they are fielding against arch rival Ferrari has already been in the news. The 2017 Ford GT race car will try to repeat the success of the original GT that won Le Mans on the trot, back in the 1960s.…
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2016 Ford GT is ready to race Ferrari at Le Mans
The new Ford GT is going to be a sensational machine. Well, that’s just my gut feeling but who know, it might surprises everyone at Le Mans next year. The road going version has already been a hit with fans around the world and a win at Le Mans after 50 years would truly be…
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Mercedes-AMG GT3 Race Car revealed
[Update] Mercedes has release more images of the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. As was expected, it is wrapped in every conceivable aerodynamic aid possible to make it stick to the track. This is a car that will take to the world racing circuit soon and has to comply to GT3-class regulations. The engine which…
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Brief history of the Porsche 911 GT1
In 2014, Porsche returned to Le Mans with their latest 919 Hybrid. Over the past decade, the company has been fighting in other classes of racing in the World Endurance Championship, but it was the first time since 1998 that Porsche finally decided to come to the top-level of the sport. Back in the 90s,…
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EVO’s Richard Meaden drives Le Mans winning Audi R18 e-tron Quattro
Before I begin telling you about Richard Meaden’s Christmas present, let me take this opportunity to wish all readers a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Now, Audi has been at the top of their game when it comes to endurance racing. The German automaker has dominated at Le Mans 24 Hours in the recent past. This…
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Le Mans winning Audi R18 e-tron Quattro dissected
Despite a tough a challenge from Porsche, Audi went on to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. The Audi R18 e-tron Quattro has had a successful stint in World Endurance Championship. So what does it take to rule the endurance circuit for so many years? The makers of the Audi R18 e-tron…
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Audi just won their 13th Le Mans 24 Hour race
Audi has won the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours- the greatest endurance race on the planet. Team Audi in Benoit Treluyer, Andre Lotterer and Marcel Fassler in the No.2 Audi R18 e-tron Quattro took the checkered flag in ceremonial fervor followed by the no.1 Audi piloted by Mr.Le Mans Tom Kristensen. It was good to…