The Audi R18 is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R15 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R18 uses a TDI turbocharged diesel engine but with a reduced capacity of 3.7 litres and in a V6 configuration. For the first time since the 1999 R8C, Audi’s Le Mans…
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Porsche 996 GT3 RSR 2006-2008 v1.2
The successor model 996 GT3 RSR, which can be recognized by its teardrop-shaped headlights, made its debut in 2004. The engine output rose from 415 to 455 hp. In addition, the vehicle received a sequential six-speed gearbox. By 2006, the racing versions of the Porsche 996 GT3 had achieved seven class wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans…
Read MorePorsche 911.2 RSR LM GTE 2017-2020 v3.1
For the 2017 season, Porsche presented a newly developed 911 RSR. The chassis, body structure, aerodynamic concept, engine and transmission were completely redesigned. The engine-gearbox unit was reversed, transforming the 911 from a rear-engined to a mid-engined racing car. For traditional reasons, Porsche itself described the…
Read MorePorsche 991 GT3-R 2016-2018 v2.1
In May 2015, Porsche announced the release of the 991 GT3 R, a customer race car designed to compete in Group GT3 from 2016 onwards. The car is homologated based on the 991 GT3 RS road car, and uses the production car’s 4.0-litre flat-six with around 500 bhp (370 kW), running through a six-speed paddle-shift sequential gearbox.
Read MorePorsche 991 RSR 2013-2017 v2.4
In 2013, Porsche introduced the newest version of the RSR based on the 991 model for the LM GTE category. Because the 991 GT3 was not in production at the time of the announcement, Porsche was forced to homologate it based on the 911 Carrera model. The 991 RSR includes revised aerodynamics, a lighter gearbox and a new, lower suspension….
Read MorePorsche 997 GT3 RSR 2009-2014 Evo v5.0
For the 2009 season, the 997 GT3 RSR received a major overhaul. The vehicle can be recognized by the new front with large cooling air openings and ventilation ducts on the front hood. The aerodynamics have been improved and the displacement has been increased to four liters. The engine output fell to 331 kW (450 PS) due to the air flow…
Read MorePorsche 997 GT3 RSR 2008-2010 v1.4
The 997 GT3 RSR made its debut at the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans. It had a displacement increased to 3.8 liters and an engine output of 342 kW (465 hp). When the 997 GT3 RSR was first used, Manthey Racing was again the team under whose direction the vehicles were used. The vehicles finished 14th and 15th in the 2006 Spa-Francorchamps…
Read MoreMercedes AMG GT3 2017-2019 v1.7
The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is a Mercedes-AMG racing car based on the Mercedes-AMG GT, built according to the FIA GT3 regulations. The vehicle was presented to the public for the first time in 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show. The racing car has been delivered to customer teams since the end of 2015. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 was developed…
Read MoreAudi R15+ TDi 2010-2011 v1.1
The Audi R15 TDI, commonly abbreviated to the R15, is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car constructed by the German car manufacturer Audi AG. It is the successor to the Audi R10 TDI. Like its predecessor, the R15 TDI uses a turbocharged diesel engine, although the R15’s V10 engine is physically smaller than the R10’s V12.
Read MoreFord GT LM GTE-Pro 2016-2019 v2.1
On 12 June 2015, at Le Mans, it was announced that Ford will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2016 with a factory-supported, four-car effort operating as Ford Chip Ganassi Racing with the LM-spec Ford GT LM GTE-Pro. The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing cars campaigned in both the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and…
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