New Nissan GT-R LM

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3rd February 2015, 12:12
big_sw2000

New Nissan GT-R LM

How about this for a different way going about winning Le Mans

http://www.nissan-motorsports.com/EN...015/15003.html

550BHP 3.0 V6 twin turbo petrol Engine, IN THE FRONT. FRONT ENGINED. Driving the front wheels.
700BHP Hybrid power unit driving the rear wheels.

So 4 works teams, and 4 different ideas. WEC is looking good

Steve
7th February 2015, 13:47
AndyRAC

The WEC goes from strength to strength, because of the regs; 4 major manufacturers all with different solutions. None of the other FiA series can say that.
And not only that; I reckon all of the factory drivers are picked on talent, not bringing cash. I'm not sure F1 or WRC can say that.

And as for Nissan, is there a more proactive company in world Motorsport? Others should take note......
8th February 2015, 08:03
Rollo

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Originally Posted by AndyRAC

And as for Nissan, is there a more proactive company in world Motorsport? Others should take note......

Holden?
They've had a "factory" team in touring car racing for a more or less continuing effort since 1969.

I think that that sort of continuous run in all classes of motorsport in the world is only bettered by McLaren and Ferrari.
13th February 2015, 14:30
journeyman racer

Nobody cares about Holden outside Aus/NZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyRAC

The WEC goes from strength to strength, because of the regs; 4 major manufacturers all with different solutions. None of the other FiA series can say that.
And not only that; I reckon all of the factory drivers are picked on talent, not bringing cash. I'm not sure F1 or WRC can say that.

And as for Nissan, is there a more proactive company in world Motorsport? Others should take note......

Except the leading drivers are all picked on talent. And those drivers you're referring to are not good enough for the leading WRC/F1 teams.
14th February 2015, 12:40
AndyRAC

Not good enough for F1/WRC..... Okay, you keep believing that......
15th February 2015, 05:49
journeyman racer

Don't get upset. I did say "leading" F1/WRC teams. Middle, back of the field? Ok, but it's not saying much. There's a reason why Sports/GT racing is an alternative motorsport path.
16th February 2015, 12:56
big_sw2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by journeyman racer

Don't get upset. I did say "leading" F1/WRC teams. Middle, back of the field? Ok, but it's not saying much. There's a reason why Sports/GT racing is an alternative motorsport path.

Anything is an alternative motorsport path. F1 is crap, come on we all know this. But always will be the pinnacle of the sport, with the best drivers.
Because they get paid more.

Steve
20th February 2015, 10:29
journeyman racer

So you're agreeing with me? Good.
27th March 2015, 16:44
Osella

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_sw2000

How about this for a different way going about winning Le Mans
So 4 works teams, and 4 different ideas. WEC is looking good
Steve

WEC is frankly, awesome.. F1 is its feeder series... ;)
Have you been to Mulsannescorner.com where Mike Fuller (before it was released) wrote a great piece on the throughflow design of the chassis and after it was released wrote more about this intresting car. Just a shame it isn't racing before Le Mans..
24th January 2016, 05:47
marathonboats

I agree that Mike Fuller (before it was released) wrote a great piece on the throughflow design of the chassis and after it was released wrote more about this intresting car