Title: Wow - I hope this is true!
Post by: Werner on January 27, 2009, 07:51:27 am
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73008
Title: Re: Wow - I hope this is true!
Post by: Lazy B'stard on January 27, 2009, 08:04:49 am
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73008
Oh do keep up at the back Werner- it's been 'outed' already in the other Aston thread. ;)
Think DR is being a little optimistic for this year but this is a minimum 3 year project and some serious funding is going into this.
Si
Title: Re: Wow - I hope this is true!
Post by: landman on January 27, 2009, 10:11:38 am
It's here too: -
Auto Express Car Reviews
27th January 2009
Crack sportscar squad Aston Martin is hoping to make history at Le Mans this year.
Using its all-new LMP1 machine, the team is gunning for victory in the classic 24 hour race – 50 years after it first stepped on to the top step of the podium.
Two factory-backed machines will be entered, both finished in the historic blue and orange paintwork of title sponsor Gulf oil.
Under the skin, the car gets a powerful V12 petrol engine based on the unit used in the GT1 DB9 that has taken class honours at the enduro for the past two years.
But the outfit will face stiff competition from the diesel-powered Audi R15 and Peugeot 908. The French squad is hoping to beat its German rival’s five-year winning streak. The race takes place on 13/14 June.
However, Aston Martin chairman David Richards is relishing the challenge. “This is a hugely significant year for Aston Martin at Le Mans”, claimed the former boss of the Subaru world rally team. “The challenge of reclaiming victory in this famous race for Aston Martin and Great Britain was simply too great to ignore. Competing against the proven speed and endurance of the diesel-powered cars with all their years of winning the prototype class will be a massive undertaking. Nonetheless, I see this as a great opportunity to showcase the ingenuity of British engineering talent".
Auto Express Car Reviews
27th January 2009
Crack sportscar squad Aston Martin is hoping to make history at Le Mans this year.
Using its all-new LMP1 machine, the team is gunning for victory in the classic 24 hour race – 50 years after it first stepped on to the top step of the podium.
Two factory-backed machines will be entered, both finished in the historic blue and orange paintwork of title sponsor Gulf oil.
Under the skin, the car gets a powerful V12 petrol engine based on the unit used in the GT1 DB9 that has taken class honours at the enduro for the past two years.
But the outfit will face stiff competition from the diesel-powered Audi R15 and Peugeot 908. The French squad is hoping to beat its German rival’s five-year winning streak. The race takes place on 13/14 June.
However, Aston Martin chairman David Richards is relishing the challenge. “This is a hugely significant year for Aston Martin at Le Mans”, claimed the former boss of the Subaru world rally team. “The challenge of reclaiming victory in this famous race for Aston Martin and Great Britain was simply too great to ignore. Competing against the proven speed and endurance of the diesel-powered cars with all their years of winning the prototype class will be a massive undertaking. Nonetheless, I see this as a great opportunity to showcase the ingenuity of British engineering talent".
Title: Re: Wow - I hope this is true!
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on January 27, 2009, 11:59:56 pm
It looks like this...
Well thats what the Autosport thingy said...
What a 'kin beauty.... ;D ;D ;D
Lets hope so... something noisy at the front at last. Wahey!!
Well thats what the Autosport thingy said...
What a 'kin beauty.... ;D ;D ;D
Lets hope so... something noisy at the front at last. Wahey!!
Title: Re: Wow - I hope this is true!
Post by: landman on March 10, 2009, 06:30:58 pm
Some cracking good photos from last weekend's testing here: -
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/aston-martin-audi-le-mans-2009-03-10
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/aston-martin-audi-le-mans-2009-03-10
