The Le Mans General Discussion Thread

[RACECAR]

If anything, that Porsche actually sounds a lot like the AER-Powered Lolas, which didn't exactly scream like the Judds but still weren't quiet. Maybe people were expecting another Petrol Powered car to sound like the Toyota?

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

If anything, that Porsche actually sounds a lot like the AER-Powered Lolas, which didn't exactly scream like the Judds but still weren't quiet. Maybe people were expecting another Petrol Powered car to sound like the Toyota?

Which is highly unrealistic with a V4, it sounds louder than a MotoGP but similar and anyone paying attention to the cars should know what to expect based on other experience and common sense comparison.

 

[hawkeye122]

Really still missing this...


Aston Martin P1...

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Hearing that screaming along the pit straight at Le Mans with the sound echoing through the grandstands was mindblowing. I haven't heard a better sounding car since...

 

[Roger the Horse]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113487

Rebellion R-One hits Paul Ricard.

 

[01GTP]

Really still missing this...
Aston Martin P1...

Hearing that screaming along the pit straight at Le Mans with the sound echoing through the grandstands was mindblowing. I haven't heard a better sounding car since...

Yes, a great sounding engine to my ears.
At least in the Muscle Milk kind of way.

 

[gtone339]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113487

Rebellion R-One hits Paul Ricard.

Audi & Porsche's sibling?

 

[RACECAR]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113487

Rebellion R-One hits Paul Ricard.

And from that same article, a pic:

Edit: Dammit gtone339, stop stealing mah post

 

[Roger the Horse]

The Rebellion looks more aesthetically pleasing than its rivals, but also like it produces far less downforce.

 

[gtone339]

The Rebellion looks more aesthetically pleasing than its rivals, but also like it produces far less downforce.

Next: Rebellion R-One's livery needs to > Audi, Porsche & Toyota.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

Just watch it be white. >_>

I'll put $100 that'll be white.

 

[Azure Flare]

While I have no idea if they still have Lotus sponsorship, I would like to see the old livery back.

But if they still are, I won't complain.

 

[FordMKIVJ5]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113487

Rebellion R-One hits Paul Ricard.

Is he alright?










...Oh right......I get it...

 

[RACECAR]

While I have no idea if they still have Lotus sponsorship, I would like to see the old livery back.

And ironically, what color is on that livery other then Gold & Red?

 

[Azure Flare]

I wouldn't call the white dominant.

 

[Roger the Horse]

If Rebellion are smart they'll leave out the white.

 

[Azure Flare]

Like I said, no complaints from me.

 

[RACECAR]

I wouldn't call the white dominant.

Never said it was, just trolled with the whole "too much white" deal people are still making a fuss about.

Ironically, wouldn't we be still seeing this if Peugeot continued with their Hybrid 4 while Toyota entered a car also featuring white in their livery? You can't escape the power of white, its inevitible

On a serious note though, The white on the Audi's livery isn't even dominant, its actually kinda evenly split with the Silver and black (which sorta adds a neutral balance).

 

[SniperRed3]

Just been WEC free practise at silverstone and all the hybrids sound amazing they whizzed round corners quietly then on the straight BOOM love the 919 ts and r18

 

[Ninners]

Does the WEC website charge you for following now? Seems like it.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Yep. Even for timing and scoring.

 

[pyrates]

Oh wow since when? This is quite disappointing.

 

[Ninners]

Guess I'm going to find some online stream for quali and the race then.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Anyone have a current Eurosport Player subscription can answer a question?

I want to know if the online bonus channels are going to show the whole 6 hour race.

The normal channel is showing the last hour but I can't see listings for the online channels.

 

[IforceV8]

Porsche 919 had a 26 kph higher top speed then the next best car-TS040 in FP1.

 

[SniperRed3]

Coming down pit straight it went flat out sending sound echoing into the grandstands Beautiful race machines

 

[Furinkazen]

24 Hours Of Le Mans site will be streaming!
http://www.roadandtrack.com/racing/how-to-watch-the-6-hours-of-silverstone

 

[Ninners]

LM website link is from 2011...


As quoted by somebody in the comments.

FIAWEC.com is charging 20 euros for a full season streaming video package (excluding Le Mans). They are also allowing single race streams for 5 euros.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

I don't see what the fuss is about, it's hardly a huge sum of money...

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Ross you worked out any plans yet?