The Saleen S7R is a racing version of the standard, naturally aspirated S7, produced from 2000 to 2007. It was designed to compete in grand tourer–style motorsports series and events such as the American Le Mans Series, FIA GT Championship, and 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ray Mallock Ltd. (RML) assembled the first few S7-Rs under the supervision of Saleen’s…
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Panoz Esperante GTLM GT2 v1.1
A racing version of the Esperante known as the Esperante GT-LM was developed by Panoz for the GT2 category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2006 was a year of noticeable achievement for Panoz. The #50 Multimatic Motorsports Team Panoz Esperante GT-LM took a first place podium finish at the 55th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring beating GT2…
Read MoreLotus Evora GTE v1.8
During the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Lotus announced the Evora Enduro GT concept, as a follow up to the Type 124 and GT4 race cars. Lotus is aiming for this car to enter into the LM GTE category by mid-2011, with a 444 hp (331 kW; 450 PS) Toyota-supplied V8. Lotus entered two Evoras at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans, which were run by the Jetalliance…
Read MoreLamborghini Murcielago R-SV GT1 v1.6
The R-SV is an evolution of the R-GT developed by Reiter Engineering to comply with the FIA rules for the new FIA GT1 World Championship. The 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season saw Reiter run two cars and the other two were run by All-Inkl.com Münnich Motorsport. Reiter saw some success winning two Championship races finishing third in the teams…
Read MoreLamborghini Murcielago R-GT v1.1
The Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT is the racing version of the Murciélago, developed jointly with Reiter Engineering and Audi Sport. Unlike the standard car, the R-GT is rear-wheel drive only and only 9 were produced, in order to comply with the FIA, ACO, and JAF rules. The car retains the standard V12 engine, but air restrictors are used to manage power….
Read MoreLamborghini Gallardo GT2 v1.1
At the 1000kms of SPA Reiter Engineering debuted their Gallardo LP560 race car which has been in development before the street car’s launch at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. Having also created the Murciélago R-GT for GT1, Reiter Engineering are no newcomers to Lamborghini development. Likely the LP560 will be produced for other series run by FIAGT, ALMS…
Read MoreFord GT GT1 2010 v1.6
The Ford GT1 is a racing version of the Ford GT developed by Matech Concepts to comply with FIA GT1 rules. The official race debut of the Ford GT1 coincided with the kick-off of the 2009 FIA GT Championship season in Silverstone. For the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championship season four cars were fielded by two teams: Matech Competition and Marc VDS Racing…
Read MoreFerrari 430 Scuderia GT3 v1.1
For the 2009 season Kessel Racing has developed a successor to the successful 430 GT3. Based on the Scuderia, the new car should be faster than the F430 GT which won the 2007 FIA GT3 European Championship. The Scuderia is based on the potent road car and modified as much as the FIA GT3 rules will allow. Subject to FIA approval, the Scuderia GT3 will receive…
Read MoreFerrari 430 GTC v1.6
Built since 2006 by Ferrari Corse Clienti department in collaboration with Michelotto Automobili, the F430 GTC is a racing car designed to compete in international GT2 class competition, such as in the American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Series, and FIA GT Championship. F430 GTCs also compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The GTC was the fastest and most developed…
Read MoreChevrolet Corvette C6.R ZR1 v2.4
The Chevrolet Corvette C6.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt & Miller and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. It is a replacement for the Corvette C5-R racing car, applying the body style of the new C6 generation Chevrolet Corvette as well as improvements to increase the speed and reliability on the track. Since its debut in 2005, it has continued…
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