2015 TUDOR United Sportscar Championship

[Snaeper]

Going back to the heated prospects of the future of the Prototype class, I wonder how much sway Mazda would have in the decision. I imagine they and Honda wouldnt support the GT3 engine idea (although Honda's new NSX engine would likely provide a good base). Mazda not having anything bigger than a four cylinder would put them at odds in that class, and losing then would be a blow, even if they are at the back.

It would be interesting if P3 got a Mazda engine though.

 

[catamount39]

Going back to the heated prospects of the future of the Prototype class, I wonder how much sway Mazda would have in the decision. I imagine they and Honda wouldnt support the GT3 engine idea (although Honda's new NSX engine would likely provide a good base). Mazda not having anything bigger than a four cylinder would put them at odds in that class, and losing then would be a blow, even if they are at the back.

It would be interesting if P3 got a Mazda engine though.

Problem is LMP3 uses a spec Nissan V8...and I doubt that would be changed. Trying to keep costs down in LMP3.

It's too bad Mazda doesn't have a normal sized sportscar for GT3 in general. Honda though I could see them taking the Acura engine in the TSX car in PWC which is basically a GT3 car (but with 4WD).

 

[GTPorsche]

Remove the front half of that 4WD system and they'd be on their way to a proper GT3 car.

 

[IforceV8]

Here is a cool piece about the Dyson Mazda LMP1 car from 2013 that starts with the engine and shows some great shots of the cars systems. http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/3057/Nerds-Eye-View-The-Dyson-Mazda-ALMS-P1-Prototype.aspx

 

[TDZdave]

They'd be fine if they remade rotary turbos

 

[catamount39]

They'd be fine if they remade rotary turbos

Yeah...if they had made a RX-9 or continued the RX-8 they would have a good base for a GT3. Imagine the widebody kit and work to the engine they'd have to do to get a MX-5 as a GT3...actually I'm drooling over that thought.

 

[TDZdave]

Yeah...if they had made a RX-9 or continued the RX-8 they would have a good base for a GT3. Imagine the widebody kit and work to the engine they'd have to do to get a MX-5 as a GT3...actually I'm drooling over that thought.

With a rotary!

 

[catamount39]

Okay here's a thought...what if we renamed the classes:

GTP (LMP2)
GTP Lights (LMP3)
GTO (GTE)
GTU (GT3)

Start playing the 80's music!

 

[Snaeper]

IMSA should save GTO for Class 1 cars if that ever happens.

 

[catamount39]

IMSA should save GTO for Class 1 cars if that ever happens.

Well...being that they're like prototypes with GT bodies on them....they should have been GTP. I have no idea where they'll fit in. They probably and most likely will literally be called IMSA DTM or something lol.

Besides GTO and GTU can still mean something. GTO (over 550hp), GTU (under 550hp) lol.

 

[RACECAR]

Honestly, I'm not so sure Class 1 is happening. How long has it been since we've heard anything on that?

 

[01GTP]

Here's one hell of a story for all of you.

Today at WGI as we were clearing our site from the lovely weather we enjoyed over the weekend, there was an Nissan #74 LMP3 testing on the track.

How about that for a story!!

 

[catamount39]

Honestly, I'm not so sure Class 1 is happening. How long has it been since we've heard anything on that?

Nope, then again it's a simple merger of DTM and GT500 basically in 2017.

Here's one hell of a story for all of you.

Today at WGI as we were clearing our site from the lovely weather we enjoyed over the weekend, there was an Nissan #74 LMP3 testing on the track.

How about that for a story!!

Well there was supposed to be a private test for teams to see the Ginetta LMP3's and some "undisclosed" GT3 manufacturers to showcase to PC and GTD teams their options for next year. Must have been that...lucky catch!

 

[01GTP]

http://www.gpda.motorsport.com/tusc/news/ginetta-and-nissan-testing-lmp3-in-the-us

This is what I was witnessing today.

 

[Snaeper]

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/imsa-lmp3-exploritory-test-cut-short-after-accident/

And this is what ended up happening.

 

[catamount39]

Whoops.

 

[GTPorsche]

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/tusc/imsa-lmp3-exploritory-test-cut-short-after-accident/

And this is what ended up happening.

That already makes it a perfect replacement for the PC class....

 

[IforceV8]

Kinda sums up the test.

Mike Hedlund ‏@mike_hedlund 6h6 hours ago

The P3 car was garbage. @specutainment

 

[catamount39]

Kinda sums up the test.

Mike Hedlund ‏@mike_hedlund 6h6 hours ago

The P3 car was garbage. @specutainment

Too bad we're updating to the Ginetta. Tired of that old Oreca anyway.

 

[IforceV8]

Too bad we're updating to the Ginetta. Tired of that old Oreca anyway.

Old DP teams should love the thing, it is slow,heavy,doesnt brake worth a damn,and is cheap. Junk the Nissan 4 cammer and stick a GM crate motor in it and there will be 20 of them on the grid.

The Paul Miller Audi was testing in full GT3 spec too but I havent read any comments about what lap times it ran.

 

[RACECAR]

Too bad we're updating to the Ginetta. Tired of that old Oreca anyway.

That and I'd rather then not get anymore money after the stunt they are pulling with the ACO.

 

[Northstar]

That and I'd rather then not get anymore money after the stunt they are pulling with the ACO.

Than LMP3 isn't the answer for you as Oreca provides parts for it.

 

[catamount39]

Old DP teams should love the thing, it is slow,heavy,doesnt brake worth a damn,and is cheap. Junk the Nissan 4 cammer and stick a GM crate motor in it and there will be 20 of them on the grid.

The Paul Miller Audi was testing in full GT3 spec too but I havent read any comments about what lap times it ran.

Ha! Yeah lol.

The GT3 spec with the proper wing, and abs and tcs probably munched their screwed up IMSA GT3 for breakfast. Those things are pure evil around the globe.

That and I'd rather then not get anymore money after the stunt they are pulling with the ACO.

What stunt? And they need to have some involvement with the ACO. Besides the LMP3 isn't an ACO thing, it was a new class created by the FIA and ACO. Sure PC is a stupid and terrible class because it really stands for "Prototype Caution", but these LMP3's are at least new.

 

[RACECAR]

What stunt? And they need to have some involvement with the ACO. Besides the LMP3 isn't an ACO thing, it was a new class created by the FIA and ACO. Sure PC is a stupid and terrible class because it really stands for "Prototype Caution", but these LMP3's are at least new.

The BS with the LMP2 regs.

Than LMP3 isn't the answer for you as Oreca provides parts for it.

You can't be serious. You mean even though Ginetta and Ligier are making these P3 cars, Oreca will provide parts for them?

 

[IforceV8]

You can't be serious. You mean even though Ginetta and Ligier are making these P3 cars, Oreca will provide parts for them?

Oreca builds the engines and is responsible for the engine,gearbox,and ecu.

 

[Chikane_GTR]

Sorry i'm late to this.But i just saw that Audi

Spoiler: Time

Lost this years 24H le mans race

Does this mean its time for the R21

Spoiler: Race

They always seem to bring out a new car whenever they lose at the 24H race

 

[GTPorsche]

Sorry i'm late to this.But i just saw that Audi

Spoiler: Time

Lost this years 24H le mans race

Does this mean its time for the R21

Spoiler: Race

They always seem to bring out a new car whenever they lose at the 24H race

Wrong thread.

 

[IforceV8]

2017 P2 tech stuff. http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/1187...7-prototype-regulations?showall=1&limitstart=

 

[catamount39]

2017 P2 tech stuff. http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/1187...7-prototype-regulations?showall=1&limitstart=

Intriguing, I kinda like this. Jist wish V12's were allowed though.

 

[IforceV8]

No turbo V8 just left Bentley and BMW out of supplying a GT3 motor.