83rd Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours - 13/14 June 2015.

[Akmuq]

They're 700hp, not even GT's and plain abominations turning into DTM.

He asked is GT500 getting the boot.

 

[Panoz]

The flying.

The blinding.

The dragging.

 

[Michael88]

How is it even possible to bottom out so hard with the relatively high ride height of the LMP's? I'd rather expect the GT'S to let the sparks fly.

My wild guess is the rear suspension setup is really soft because of the lack of weight at the rear, but when reaching high speeds on the straights the down force becomes so great the car bottoms out on the bumps?

 

[G.T.Ace]

Great pictures. Bottom one is now my facebook cover photo.

EDIT:

How is it even possible to bottom out so hard with the relatively high ride height of the LMP's? I'd rather expect the GT'S to let the sparks fly.

My wild guess is the rear suspension setup is really soft because of the lack of weight at the rear, but when reaching high speeds on the straights the down force becomes so great the car bottoms out on the bumps?

Actually, the Porsches like to spark a lot too.
The cars sit lower than they seem and Le Mans is quite bumpy.

 

[RobertM525]

I haven't heard anything about this car (or LMP3) at all:

Looks cool, at least.

 

[Whodoyouthink]

Uhhhh, what is this LMP3 business? It wasn't listed under the categories when I watched qualifying...unless I simply missed it. Guess there is a lot going on I have missed. I had no idea open top designs are going bye-bye for instance.

 

[GTP Ziggy]

Nissan is behind a P2 car and the 919's are tearing up the track. The dynasty has returned!

 

[Spirit]

Uhhhh, what is this LMP3 business? It wasn't listed under the categories when I watched qualifying...unless I simply missed it. Guess there is a lot going on I have missed. I had no idea open top designs are going bye-bye for instance.

P3s were invited to test day, although they won't be in the actual race. This year at least...

 

[RobertM525]

P3s were invited to test day, although they won't be in the actual race. This year at least...

I knew I'd seen LMP3 referenced somewhere (besides that picture).

What's the deal with it? Slower than LMP2 but still faster than GTE Pro? A spec class?

 

[Brutaka]

I knew I'd seen LMP3 referenced somewhere (besides that picture).

What's the deal with it? Slower than LMP2 but still faster than GTE Pro? A spec class?

Think of it as a much cheaper version of P2. Right now there's only one Chassis provider (Ginetta) but others such as Ligier are planned to join in. Also, In some instances they are actually slower than GTE Pro.

 

[RobertM525]

Think of it as a much cheaper version of P2. Right now there's only one Chassis provider (Ginetta) but others such as Ligier are planned to join in. Also, In some instances they are actually slower than GTE Pro.

Interesting, especially since I thought there was already a push to simplify (and lower the cost of?) LMP2.

 

[Brutaka]

Interesting, especially since I thought there was already a push to simplify (and lower the cost of?) LMP2.

And that's one reason why people are mad about LMP2 2017 because now it gives LMP3 an almost moot purpose.

 

[RobertM525]

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Those rebellions are abit quick

 

[TDZdave]

Those rebellions are abit quick

The viper is a bit slow :/

 

[Aloha62_2]

The viper is a bit slow :/

Its qualy time wasn't that far off a few of the porsches and ferraris in front so I don't think it was an engine issue, they are going to have a very hard time down the straights though. Won't be much fun at all for them.

 

[TDZdave]

Its qualy time wasn't that far off a few of the porsches and ferraris in front so I don't think it was an engine issue, they are going to have a very hard time down the straights though. Won't be much fun at all for them.

I guess it is a 2013 car, but it still shouldn't be so far down in the speed trap,

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

I guess it is a 2013 car, but it still shouldn't be so far down in the speed trap,

It's faster than it was 2 years ago.

 

[Aloha62_2]

It's faster than it was 2 years ago.

Yep, but unfortunately all the other cars have gone about 6s a lap faster in that time too! As always the rate of development even within fairly enclosed rules has been impressive.

 

[sk8er913]

How is it even possible to bottom out so hard with the relatively high ride height of the LMP's? I'd rather expect the GT'S to let the sparks fly.

My wild guess is the rear suspension setup is really soft because of the lack of weight at the rear, but when reaching high speeds on the straights the down force becomes so great the car bottoms out on the bumps?

Maybe that's why they were told not to ride the curbs... I can't tell which corner that Nissan is in, can I have some help?

Lol they may have reduced Aero drag, but they definitely still have too much drag.

Yep, but unfortunately all the other cars have gone about 6s a lap faster in that time too! As always the rate of development even within fairly enclosed rules has been impressive.

3:16 at LM, so fast.

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

Maybe that's why they were told not to ride the curbs... I can't tell which corner that Nissan is in, can I have some help?

Looks like the entry to Indianapolis to me.

 

[Tired Tyres]

So did Toyota state they are not going for the win either like Nissan?

Qualifying is a free for all. Racing is restricted in terms of how much power you can use per lap. They are a lot closer to the pace that you think. Still not as quick thought ...

Best they can hope for is that the Audi's and Porsche's destroy themselves fighting each other and they get a clean run through.

 

[sk8er913]

Looks like the entry to Indianapolis to me.

I think it might be tetre rouge...

 

[Bo]

Watch every HY get taken out by a Ferrari or suffer a comical failure of a cheap part, meaning Rebellion sweep through with a one-two.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Watch every HY get taken out by a Ferrari or suffer a comical failure of a cheap part, meaning Rebellion sweep through with a one-two.

I have put €10,000 on byKolles dominating on route to it's first win. Actually, I do wish them good luck and really hope they see the chequered flag as they get a huge amount of stick from all corners.

My wanted winners are:

LMP1
Toyota Gazoo Racing

LMP2
Murphy Prototypes

GTE Pro
Aston Martin​

 

[sems4arsenal]

Shame that Toyota have taken a step backward (they were so strong and should've won last year), maybe slow and steady will win'em the race this year, Unless Mark wins it I'm fine with that too.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Shame that Toyota have taken a step backward (they were so strong and should've won last year), maybe slow and steady will win'em the race this year, Unless Mark wins it I'm fine with that too.

Toyota said that last night was a race prep session and was mainly for getting the night laps completed. Perhaps I am biased but it does make sense in that they were 2.5s off their pole time from last year. Regardless, they are certainly off the pace of Audi and Porsche but hopefully something falls into place come Saturday afternoon. We will need some real luck too I fear.

 

[Furinkazen]

Toyota said that last night was a race prep session and was mainly for getting the night laps completed. Perhaps I am biased but it does make sense in that they were 2.5s off their pole time from last year. Regardless, they are certainly off the pace of Audi and Porsche but hopefully something falls into place come Saturday afternoon. We will need some real luck too I fear.

Granted they don't have cheat wing, but even then pace wise I don't see any issue with them. Porsche will all break down, and Audi will sneak it on some crazy strategy call imo.

 

[GTP Ziggy]

Granted they don't have cheat wing, but even then pace wise I don't see any issue with them. Porsche will all break down, and Audi will sneak it on some crazy strategy call imo.

It'stime to break the script. May the fastest man win.

 

[vrwmiaris]

lets hope these short Japanese have an ace on their sleeve for the next session,im reffering to toyota.