2017 General WEC/ELMS/AsLMS Discussion ThreadSports Cars

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

One AMR Pro as well.

Only the drivers that's had the least amount of time in the car so they can get used to it.

 

[trustjab]

Only 1 Toyota and 1 Audi compared to 2 Porsches seems a bit strange.

This explains it- http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/126769-audi-toyota-to-run-one-car-at-wec-test It counts as a used test day, and two cars means 2 days (even though it's 1).

 

[IforceV8]

Oops. http://www.dailysportscar.com/2016/...identally-revealed-their-2017-lmp2-coupe.html

 

[catamount39]

"Nothing to see here...move along."

 

[trustjab]

Simon Trummer had this to say on Twitter



imo, this should even please the 'stance' crowd.

 

[IforceV8]

 

[Scuderia Paul]

The short video on Instagram by Alex Wurz gives us our first look at the Gazoo liveried TS050-HYBRID.

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[Clark]

I watched the vid earlier and you can definitely tell it's a V6.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Toyota continuing it's endurance test of the TS050-HYBRID. It still sounds really good.

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[catamount39]

Toyota continuing it's endurance test of the TS050-HYBRID. It still sounds really good.

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THAT'S DEFINITELY THE GOOD KIND OF TURBO!

 

[trustjab]

The videos are slowed down once the car passes so the sound is distorted somewhat.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Toyota continue to push the TS050 HYBRID during endurance testing.
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[trustjab]

Sounding great. Still going too. This video is shorter, but it gives a clearer sound of the car.

 

[Bram Turismo]

It sounds great, but none of their entries have sounded as good as the 2012 TS030. I always got the impression from 2013 onwards, they never revved their V8's that high anymore.

 

[trustjab]

Yet another instagram vid from Wurz. He says 24hr sim is complete but they're still running.

 

[Furinkazen]

Ford reveal LM line up.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Ford reveal LM line up.

Bar Andy Great line up on 67

 

[Mac K]

What's wrong with Andy?

 

[Furinkazen]

Bar Andy Great line up on 67

I would say 66 is weak link.

 

[Clark]

#67 Looks the best all-round, but the #69 will be very fast.

 

[FutureF1]

So happy to see tinknell back. That guys a star and deserves a P1 drive but that ford doesn't look too far off

 

[Kamuifanboy]

So happy to see tinknell back. That guys a star and deserves a P1 drive but that ford doesn't look too far off

I was quicker than him every race in MRF. Super Star alright

Really nice guy though.

 

[Furinkazen]

Surprise shake up of the Murphy Men. Contains snakes.

 

[RACECAR]

Surprise shake up of the Murphy Men. Contains snakes.

Well, that was certainly unexpected.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Not much to see but here is the Toyota TS050-HYBRID on track during it's recent endurance test at Portimao.

 

[RACECAR]

Not much to see but here is the Toyota TS050-HYBRID on track during it's recent endurance test at Portimao.

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[trustjab]

That's either last year's car (with upgraded powertrain) or they're running the same aero. Both have been reported. Here's the rear of the '15 TS040 for reference

 

[Scuderia Paul]

@trustjab I never picked up on that. Some fan I am!

 

[SK8RBOI]

Any one know what Alex Brindle is doing this year? He's driving a LMP2 and a LMP3 but in what series?

 

[IforceV8]

Any one know what Alex Brindle is doing this year? He's driving a LMP2 and a LMP3 but in what series?

LMP3 in ELMS for United Autosports.