Tag: Le Mans
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Toyota GR Super Sport Concept could Spawn a Street-Legal Hypercar
Toyota GR Super Sport Concept could race at 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours. The 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours race is set to become even more engaging. With models such as Aston Martin Valkyrie and McLaren Senna prepped to enter the top-tier other giants too are taking notice. 2018’s Le Mans winner Toyota is reportedly…
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This Graphic Novel is based on Steve McQueen’s 1971 film- Le Mans
If you’re a petrolhead then you’ve most probably heard about Steve McQueen. “The King of Cool” as he was known, McQueen gave us movies like Bullitt, The Great Escape and The Towering Inferno to name a few. For us car enthusiasts though, McQueen will always be remembered for his love of cars and racing. In 1971,…
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2016 Audi R18 Le Mans Racer looks like an F1 Car with Headlights
The popularity of endurance racing has been on the rise lately, especially with brands like Porsche, Toyota and Nissan back in the game. Audi has had a successful run themselves with their diesel hybrid prototypes and their latest 2016 R18 TDI racer takes performance, efficiency and lightweight design to a whole new level. The company unveiled the…
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Ford GT Le Mans Race Car Revealed
Ford has revealed the all-new Ford GT Le Mans race car at a private event today. This marks the blue oval’s return to endurance racing after a long break. The company had previously hinted about a possible return to Le Mans when they unveiled the brand-new Ford GT supercar at Detroit. Today’s main event included…
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Toyota Race Legends Collection Tour
I was too young when Toyota went rallying. I do remember Jarno Trulli and Ralf Shumacher represent them in Formula 1. Last year, Toyota returned to WEC and 24 Hours of Le Mans challenging the likes of Porsche and Audi. Over the years, Toyota has been successful on the world rally circuit, right from the monstrous Group…
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Motorhead’s Hakone Hill Climb is Japan’s Nurburgring
Motorhead Magazine spent a day at Hakone Mountain at the fabled Mazda Turnpike with some not so ordinary cars. The line up included a Super GT, Time Attack, Rally, Le Mans Classic and Drift machines that took to the extremely technical road course. With highly professional drivers at the wheel, it does look pretty easy,…
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Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Race Car Teased
Remember how Lamborghini had released a teaser video of the Huracan Super Trofeo ahead of its formal unveiling? In a similar fashion, the Italian supercar maker has now shown us a glimpse of the upcoming Lamborghini Huracan GT3 spec race car that will enter the World Endurance Championship next year. Click here to watch the Huracan…
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All new Ford GT coming in 2016?
Click here for the updated post- 2016 Ford GT Supercar revealed. Ford has big plans for the future. That’s atleast what the reports suggest and the biggest news is the return of the Ford GT supercar. Road & Track has learned that Ford could be planning to launch the new Ford GT in 2016. In…
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This is how they assemble a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car
Porsche has been offering a full race prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car for privateers and team owners to race in GT and endurance championships worldwide. As part of Porsche Motorsports, the new GT3 Cup car is based on the current 991-gen Porsche 911 GT3. The car undergoes a thorough overhaul in terms of not…
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Nissan ZEOD RC is the coolest race car at Le Mans
The Nissan ZEOD RC racing prototype will take part in the 2014 Le Mans 24 Hours this weekend. What makes it different compared to other prototypes, is its unconventional design. Based on the DeltaWing concept which was first showcased at the 2013 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Nissan ZEOD RC uses…