The Le Mans General Discussion Thread

[SD180sx]

A lot of WEC drivers be twitting that the new Nissan LMP looks like the BatMobile.

 

[wowbaggerBR]

Well it doesn't have to be pretty to be fast.

Some say that the most gorgeous car is the one that wins, so there is that...

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Some say that the most gorgeous car is the one that wins, so there is that...

Some say that a certain car is ugly without a clear image...but then again people say a lot of strange things just for saying sake.

As for the R18 unless you look at it for several minutes on end the variations aren't that easy to see and they basically look like the same car. So not sure how it's currently ugly, or uneven...

 

[RACECAR]

Some say that the most gorgeous car is the one that wins, so there is that...

Yet history, the one thing that counts, doesn't.

 

[Northstar]

I like the look of modern LMP's since together with the hybrid technology they seem like land based space ships.

 

[wowbaggerBR]

Some say that a certain car is ugly without a clear image...but then again people say a lot of strange things just for saying sake.

As for the R18 unless you look at it for several minutes on end the variations aren't that easy to see and they basically look like the same car. So not sure how it's currently ugly, or uneven...

Yes, they are the same thing. I was wrong and you are right, always right.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Yes, they are the same thing. I was wrong and you are right, always right.

Well as long as you sarcastically recognise this in the sarcastic fashion you just have, and you don't forget it...then yes, yes I am.

Also I did say basically, oh but you honing in on a certain part of the quote and showing how myopic you can be is pretty funny...in a satirical sense. So realistically in this world I do acknowledge they're not exactly the same just not to this point that they're so different that one is far or somewhat uglier than the other.

 

[Il_Conte_Sky]

Some say that the most gorgeous car is the one that wins, so there is that...

Pardon?

 

[DK]

Pardon?

That car just looks so awkwardly designed, especially at the front, none of the parts seem to "blend" into each other.

 

[trustjab]

Sard will team up with Morand in lmp2 this year for a 2 car wec effort according to motorsport-total.

 

[-Fred-]

Pardon?

Your 312T4 has the wrong number on it...

Still... since 1963, a mid-engined car (or rear engined, in the case of the 935s) has won Le Mans. That' 52 years in a row.


I don't want to jump to conclusions, and quote me back when the race is done in June, but the Nissan's not going to win, or even be in contention.

 

[R5]

but the Nissan's not going to win, or even be in contention.

A win is unlikely for their first year, front engined or not.

 

[mustafur]

Your 312T4 has the wrong number on it...

Still... since 1963, a mid-engined car (or rear engined, in the case of the 935s) has won Le Mans. That' 52 years in a row.


I don't want to jump to conclusions, and quote me back when the race is done in June, but the Nissan's not going to win, or even be in contention.

Considering the Petrol engine is alot smaller then the rear mounted Electric engine I guess that wouldn't exactly count.

 

[-Fred-]

A win is unlikely for their first year, front engined or not.

Of course it is not likely, logical people are fully aware of that.

But I've been reading posts here and elsewhere that seem to think this GT-R LM is god's gift to motorsport...

 

[R5]

Of course it will not, logical people are fully aware of that.

But I've been reading posts here and elsewhere that seem to think this GT-R LM is god's gift to motorsport...

Ah... yeah. Should have guessed

 

[TDZdave]

Of course it is not likely, logical people are fully aware of that.

But I've been reading posts here and elsewhere that seem to think this GT-R LM is god's gift to motorsport...

Its not, but having another P1 manufacturer that could well be competitive is exciting, but is getting rather annoying,

Surely there's some P2 or GTE news that is just as interesting or exciting,

 

[cnd01]

Its not, but having another P1 manufacturer that could well be competitive is exciting, but is getting rather annoying,

Surely there's some P2 or GTE news that is just as interesting or exciting,

There are other classes besides LMP1-HY?

 

[TDZdave]

There are other classes besides LMP1-HY?

Yes, incredible isn't it! there are also races where the cars turn right and left, Think of the possibilities!

 

[AJ]

There are other classes besides LMP1-HY?

Since that class doesn't exist anymore (and btw think you mean LM P1-H) ...yes. Yes there are. #pedant

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Since that class doesn't exist anymore (and btw think you mean LM P1-H) ...yes. Yes there are. #pedant

Actually its "Le Mans" Prototype 1 Hybrid if you want to be pedantic.

 

[LancerEvo7]

Somewhat related question: What does the L in P1-L stand for?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Somewhat related question: What does the L in P1-L stand for?

Losers

IIRC this year its just LMP-1H and LMP-1

Can't find my 2014 rule book just now.

 

[Clark]

LMP1 'lightweight' wasn't it?

I really feel that Rebellion are wasted and that they can't ever win because of the factory team budgets. It'd be much better to see them do well in LMP2 or running a GT team.

 

[PASM]

It stands for Light.

Two types of LMP1 will be eligible for the 2014 season:

• LMP1-H (Hybrid)
• LMP1-L (Light)

LMP1-L: The category is reserved exclusively for independent private teams.
A team that is independent of a manufacturer means a team that does not benefit from any support from a manufacturer other than for the single supply of engines, services relating to these engines or commercial support. Any support from a manufacturer relating to the chassis or to chassis systems is prohibited. It is understood that traction control is considered as a chassis system.

Edit:

I really feel that Rebellion are wasted and that they can't ever win because of the factory team budgets. It'd be much better to see them do well in LMP2 or running a GT team.

I agree. Although, it would also be great to see another team join them as privateer LMP1's and it seems like they can make a good business out of their current format.

 

[Brett]

Of course it is not likely, logical people are fully aware of that.

But I've been reading posts here and elsewhere that seem to think this GT-R LM is god's gift to motorsport...

But according to the number of GT-Rs featured in the Gran Turismo series, the GT-R is the only car that matters.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Your 312T4 has the wrong number on it...

Still... since 1963, a mid-engined car (or rear engined, in the case of the 935s) has won Le Mans. That' 52 years in a row.


I don't want to jump to conclusions, and quote me back when the race is done in June, but the Nissan's not going to win, or even be in contention.

They don't plan to be until 2016 anyways...that's when they claim they'll take victory.

 

[SK8RBOI]

why cant rebellion buy a hybrid drivetrain? i remmeber reading that HPD made a hybrid drive train to sell to private teams. that plus the Oreca built R-ONE has got to make them competitive at lest?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

why cant rebellion buy a hybrid drivetrain? i remmeber reading that HPD made a hybrid drive train to sell to private teams. that plus the Oreca built R-ONE has got to make them competitive at lest?

Because in the current class they are guaranteed a Le Mans win.

 

[SK8RBOI]

Because in the current class they are guaranteed a Le Mans win.

fair enough. i would have thourt that winning in a class with only two cars in (both of whitch are whith the same team) wouldn't get you much prize money when you win.

 

[Tired Tyres]

^ It's not about prize money. That just about covers the entry fee. (maybe)

It's about winning Le Mans (in class)