Stories about: Le Mans

Audi Present Innovative Mono-Turbo Tech for R18 TDI [Gallery]

28 Apr 2011, 10:35 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Yes, they scored an impressive 1-2-3 finish in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race last year, but Audi doesn't plan to stop there, as the German carmaker will be looking to build on that success a...

Michelin Pilot Super Sport Now Available

31 Mar 2011, 14:45 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The world of performance vehicles is full of superb machines that offer one go-fast sensation after another. However, there is one key aspect that contributes to the top performance but doesn’...

Audi Tested the R18 Evolution 2 at Sebring

26 Mar 2011, 09:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Preparing for the start in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, German manufacturer Audi is currently testing the contenders to the title of winners of the race, the new R18 Evolution 2, in the US, followi...

Porsche Introducing 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0

17 Mar 2011, 15:44 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Porsche is introducing an updated version (called 2.0) of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid, with the racer set to conquer the Nurburgring 24 hour race, which will take place on June 25. The German engineers ...

Madza MX-5 ’55 Le Mans Introduced

14 Mar 2011, 10:23 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Mazda MX-5 could very well be renamed the Mazda “pure driving pleasure” and this is why we are thrilled whenerver a new development related to the Japanese roadster is announced. Thi...

2011 HPD LMP1 Car Revealed

11 Mar 2011, 09:55 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Highcroft has finally unveiled their new LMP1 version of the HPD, releasing photos of the prototype on their official website. The car, which marks HPD's return to the LMP1 class after its LMP2...

Peugeot to Debut New 908 LMP1 at Sebring

10 Mar 2011, 15:12 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Suffering such a hard beating in their own backyard at the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours race, Peugeot will undoubtedly try to ensure a forceful return to greatness in the famous endurance race. And the upc...

Gulf AMR Middle East Testing the Vantage GT2 at Le Mans

8 Mar 2011, 08:53 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The newly-born UAE-based racing team owned by Frederic Fatien, Jean-Pierre Valentini, Mike Wainwright and Roald Goethe, has recently took the Vantage GT2 to perform a track testing at Le Mans, and a...

AD Group Sells Four Lola Race Cars

26 Feb 2011, 08:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Race car collectors (or racing teams in need for a ride, for that matter) are in for a treat next week, as their world is about to be rocked by an announcement of major proportions: four MG Lola rac...

1956 Austin-Healey Factory 100M Hits the Auction Block

14 Feb 2011, 13:36 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The forthcoming RM Auctions sale at Amelia Island (March 12) will feature one of only 640 original factory-built Austin-Healey 100M roadsters. The vehicle in question, estimated at $125,000-$150,000...

New Gulf AMR Middle East Team to Enter the 2011 ILMC

11 Feb 2011, 10:34 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Gulf AMR Middle East, a UAE-based racing team owned by Frederic Fatien, Jean-Pierre Valentini, Mike Wainwright and Roald Goethe, will be contesting the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup with an Asto...

Caroll Shelby Book Inspiring Retro Le Mans TV Series

11 Feb 2011, 09:24 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Caroll Shelby needs no presentation, with the legend’s cars and motorsport history speaking for themselves. However, there are many details that may go unnoticed and this is where the American...

2011 Le Mans 24 Hours Entry List Announced

10 Feb 2011, 07:09 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Only 4 months before the official start of the 79th Le Mans 24 Hour race, the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest) has revealed the official entry list for the June event. In all, there will be 56 ...

Nissan to Supply Engines to Signature Racing

9 Feb 2011, 15:32 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Nissan today announced that it has signed a two-year partnership contract with Signature Racing, with the development seeing the two entities joining forces for the new Intercontinental Le Mans Cup ...

2002 Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype Up for Auction

3 Feb 2011, 15:03 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Praised by RM Auctions to be the most successful Cadillac Le Mans Prototype, the 2002 Northstar will go under the hammer at the upcoming sale at Amelia Island on March 12. The example on offer, LMP-...

Porsche Brings Rare Museum Cars to 60th Anniversary in Australia

1 Feb 2011, 15:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / In order to celebrate its 60-year presence in Australia, Porsche is shipping a number of rare cars, spanning six decades, from its museum in Germany to the 2011 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Mo...

Andy Priaulx Commits to Full Le Mans Campaign with BMW

24 Jan 2011, 15:24 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / BMW's retirement from the FIA World Touring Car Championship was announced for some time, along with the fact that 3-time world champion Andy Priaulx will also leave the series in order to comm...

Audi Confirms Le Mans Lineup for New R18

24 Jan 2011, 10:51 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / An old saying goes somewhat like this: If it works, why change it? And this must have surely been on the mind of Audi's Motorsport boss Wolfgang Ullrich, who confirmed earlier today that all 9 ...

Steve McQueen Le Mans Racing Suit Up for Grabs

23 Jan 2011, 16:57 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The racing suit worn by the late Steve McQueen in the 1971 motorsports film Le Mans is being offered for sale by Toronto’s Collector’s Studio. The iconic two-piece flame resistant Nomex ...

Porsche Closer to Le Mans than F1

20 Jan 2011, 09:33 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / German carmaker Volkswagen hinted a while back that it may reconsider – positively speaking – its view on a potential Formula 1 involvement. And that led to speculation that it will be e...