"The duo Gérard Welter and Michel Meunier, both engineers and designers for Peugeot, worked using traditional methods in an intelligent way, to create competition cars powered by a Peugeot engine. The first WM cars used the very basic engine of the Peugeot 204, but in 1976 this was exchanged for the V6 PRV engine from the Peugeot 604, and was used in the WM P76 to take part in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. Unfortunately the car was forced to retire in the 16th hour with a fuel leak. The WM duo returned to Le Mans in 1980, this time with support from the marque. In 1981, four WM P81 cars lined up for the start. Tragically, one of these, driven by Thierry Boutsen, was involved in an accident which killed a marshall in the third hour of the race. From 1981, the WMs carried the Heuliez logo, as Henri Heuliez’s company, keen to promote their research, had decided to sponsor WM’s efforts and help develop the bodywork. WM cars enlisted for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race every year without interruption until 1988. That year, the main objective for the WM entry was to beat the official top speed record of 391 km/h achieved on the Hunaudières Straight by a Porsche. Heuliez was given the job of creating a more flowing body style. The reduced air intakes prompted much testing in the wind tunnel and on the computer, to allow adequate engine cooling while offering the least wind resistance. Several P88 models were tested in the CSTB Jules Vernes wind tunnel in Nantes. And so that year, the WM P88 number 51 lined up for the start, equipped with a twin-turbo 3,643cc V6 PRV engine. Three drivers were sharing the car: Roger Dorchy, Claude Haldi, and Jean-Daniel Raulet. According to Le Mans legend, although the WM team had been able to break the 400km/h barrier while testing on the autoroute, they had not been able to achieve the same speeds on the Hunaudiéres straight during the early days of testing. Fortunately, it was then discovered on the Saturday during the race, that the speed radar on the legendary straight line, had not been set up to record speeds above 400 km/h. At 20h46, over the noise of engines roaring down the straight, past the rostrum, and the uneasy silence in the WM paddock every time a car crossed the line at Hunaudières, the crackly and almost inaudible hoped-for message was delivered to the helmets of drivers and track officials : « New Record » ! At that moment, Gérard Welter’s eyes shone with the indescribable joy of success mixed with incredulity, emotion, and heartfelt gratitude for his team and all those who had contributed to this spectacular result. Drained by the feat, P88 didn’t cross the finish line, and retired, crowned with laurels, during the night. The WM P88 still holds this record, and may always do so, since two chicanes were added to the Hunaudières straight in 1990, allowing the legend to remain! The following year, WM P88 no. 51 started the 24 Hour race at Le Mans, but was forced to retire when an engine fire brought its great career to an end. WM 88 remains today in the same condition as the day it won the world speed record. It is missing the damaged engine which was taken back by Gérard Welter. He has it still, and is open to the possibility, at some future date, of selling it to the new owner, restored and fitted back into the car, subject to estimate. The historical importance of WM P88 is clear, as is its emotional resonance! Power and provenance come hand in hand with this beautiful monster. This car that has played a major part in automotive history was given a ranking in the Inventaire des Monuments Historiques in 2010, and as such, is not allowed to leave French soil. "
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daan, I guess either you have great memory or amazing divination skills. However, the mrs. stopped me from going faster than 200 and so 200 it is and probably will remain forever! 
