Sir Sir Sir Moss Moss drove in 1954 Jaguar D-Type in Le Mans
This British racing green America Tiger F has competed in Europe for five consecutive years. In 2016, the most expensive D -type sold for more than $ 21 million. In the past 16 years, iconic Jaguar has been part of the American private collection. The classic car is not as iconic or gorgeous like Jaguar D -type, and in early March, one of the most respected type D -type people is auction. Its price may be between 6.5 million and $ 8.5 million, which may make it one of the most expensive D -types sold in public auctions. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que: ()}; USHUP.TRIGGGERAD ("0F7E3106 -C4D6-4DB4-4DB4-8135-C5088799a76a76AF8 ") 82503191-E1D1-435A-874F-9C78A2A54A2F");}}); This American Tiger D is one of the first three examples and brought it to LE MANS in 24 hours in 1954 as a backup. However, it eventually participated in the competition and was driven by Sir Sin Mosmo and Sir Peter Walker. They set the fastest time.…
Steve McQueen’s Le Mans Porsche 917K owned by Seinfeld
The Porsche 917K is one of the most iconic endurance racers of the late 1960s and early 1970s, and its status as a legend of the period was cemented in the 1971 film Le Mans. Starring Steve McQueen, the film depicts a fictional version of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, although it uses not only real race footage from the 1970 endurance race, but also scenes shot specifically for the film. It was in these films that the car, chassis 917-022, was purchased new from Porsche by McQueen Solar Productions and became the hero car of the films. It is now up for auction in the US, with its current owner, comedian Jerry Seinfeld, reluctantly parting ways with 917K. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. Listed at Mecum Auctions, the Porsche will leave Seinfeld's extensive car collection after nearly 14 years of ownership,…
Original 1966 Le Mans Racing Ford GT40 MkII Coming Soon
One of eight historic Ford GT 40s that competed in the 1966 Le Mans race is heading to auction, and it's going to be expensive go through Brad Anderson 1 hour ago This historic 1966 Ford GT40 MkII made its debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring. That same year, it also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but had to retire after 12 laps. The Speedway Museum in Indianapolis has been home to automobiles for decades. You can buy a lot of things for $11 million. One could spend that money on a private jet, a mansion, or two Bugatti Tourbillons and still have something left over. However, for purveyors of classic racing cars, getting the keys to this 1966 Ford GT40 Mk II, one of only eight built, could cost $11 million. This GT40 MkII, chassis number P/1032, was originally delivered to Shelby American in late 1965 as an unpainted chassis and then prepared for competition.…
Genesis Le Mans GMR-001 supercar will be equipped with two WRC engines
Hyundai Motorsport boss says the WRC engine that will make up the V8 will offer good weight and serviceability should something go wrong during the 24-hour race go through Brad Anderson December 30, 2024 07:37 The South Korean brand needs to develop its new Le Mans car at "ultra-high speed". Like other LMDh supercars, the GMR-001 will use a hybrid powertrain with a power cap of 671 horsepower. Genesis decided to build this car based on the Oreca's spec chassis. Genesis will compete in endurance racing in 2026 with its new GMR-001 LMDh supercar, but the company is under pressure to meet the deadline because the car has not yet begun manufacturing. At this stage, all it has is a scale model. Heading into the 2026 campaign, the newly formed Genesis Magma Racing team will draw on Hyundai's expertise in other motorsport areas, including the World Rally Championship. This will start with the engine. Hyundai Motorsport president Cyril Abiteboul says…
Genesis Le Mans hypercar to debut at WEC 2026;
Hyundai Motor's high-end luxury brand Genesis has launched the LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) supercar to enter the top level of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). Called the GMR-001, it will compete in the WEC against the Alpine A424, Porsche 963, BMW M Hybrid V-8 and Lamborghini SC63 starting in 2026. The supercar will compete in the North American IMSA Sports Car Championship the following year. The Genesis GMR-001 is built to LMDh regulations, using a carbon fiber chassis supplied by Oreca (one of four selected chassis manufacturers). The other three are Ligier, Dallara and Multimatic. While powertrain details have yet to be revealed, Genesis will feature a hybrid powertrain for the supercar, which will reportedly feature a twin-turbocharged V8 based on the company's WRC engine. Existing LMDh rules mandate the use of common hybrid components - an electric motor from Bosch, a battery from Williams Advanced Engineering and a gearbox from X-Trac. The Genesis LMDh competitor will feature…
New Genesis GMR-001 supercar aims for Le Mans glory
The hybrid race car will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026 and challenge IMSA in 2027 December 4, 2024 09:21 Genesis has officially announced its entry into motorsport with the launch of its new GMR-001 supercar designed specifically for the LMDh class. The new Genesis Magma Racing team will compete in the WEC and IMSA championships starting in 2026 and 2027 respectively. The Genesis GMR-001 supercar follows the eye-catching X Gran Berlinetta and X Gran Racer Vision GT concepts, but its design has been refined to reflect LMDh requirements. Still, it has some unique Genesis features, including a slim LED made up of two horizontal lines and a broad "parabola" in its outline. More: Genesis product planning boss tells us how the brand will stand out in the future As expected, the car has pronounced fenders, large air channels around the sculpted body, and oversized aerodynamic components. These include a prominent splitter and a massive rear…
1:64 scale Porsche 917 Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race
Le Mans 24 Hours Endurance Race Since 1923, this event has been the ultimate test of the creativity of manufacturers in motorsport. The event provides an opportunity for numerous companies to compete against each other and push the limits of endurance racing. In this episode's Collection Corner, we take a look at a car that happens to be one of the best. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_QJ7O2SNo[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel to watch all episodes of Collectible Corner and check out interesting finds and car reviews.
WEC: Mercedes will return to Le Mans in 2025 with Iron Lynx
Iron Lynx will compete in the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as a Mercedes-AMG customer team. The Italian team will field two Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars in the LMGT3 class, marking Mercedes-Benz's return to Le Mans since its WEC debut in 1999. This strategic move follows Iron Lynx's recent departure from Lamborghini. To meet the specific requirements of the LMGT3 class, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 will undergo modifications, including the integration of torque sensors into the driveshaft and the development of related systems. "It's no secret that we have been very keen to return to Le Mans for some time," admits Christoph Sagemüller, head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. 2025 The season is the best time to compete in the FIA WEC. The first FIA WEC season for LMGT3 racing has already been a lot of fun and we hope to bring even more excitement to the field in the future! " Also read: F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: Alpine, VCARB announce special…
The RML P39 40SE is a 900bhp supercar inspired by Le Mans.
The P39 40th Special Edition celebrates the 40th anniversary of the RML Group and is essentially an attempt to compete with Porsche. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine that delivers 900 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. To celebrate its 40th anniversary, UK's premier motorsport and engineering company RML Group has launched the P39 40SE. Inspired by the iconic Le Mans supercar, this car is a standout. It combines cutting-edge technology with unparalleled performance. The P39 40SE is based on the Porsche 911 Turbo S and features a 900-horsepower twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine. A racing-inspired drag reduction system is part of its advanced active aerodynamics. It increases agility and efficiency. RML Group claims the P39 40SE will set a new time record on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The P39 40SE has excellent track capabilities. It can also handle daily driving. Michael Mallock, RML Group CEO, said: “What better way to showcase our 40 years of leadership on the road…
The Ferrari that won the 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours can be yours
The most classic Ferrari will There are pieces that fetch top dollar at auction these days, but what about the pieces that won overall at Le Mans? The simple answer is priceless, at least in the eyes of collectors. Such a car will be auctioned soon. The Ferrari 250 LM that won the 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours has been consigned to RM Sotheby's for sale at an auction later this year or in 2025. The car is part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum collection, which is selling some of its finest pieces to raise funds for future acquisitions and help with museum operations. Also up for auction is a 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner driven by legends Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss . The 250 LM was intended to be the successor to the Ferrari 250 GTO and was sold primarily to private racing drivers. It was derived from the successful 250 P prototype race car but built…
Genesis to race at Le Mans with radical hybrid supercar
The luxury automaker is expected to use a chassis from French company Oreca. Hyundai Motorsport was responsible for developing the car's internal combustion engine. This striking new hypercar could be ready for racing as early as 2026. Hyundai Motor plans to enter the top echelon of endurance racing with the launch of a new Le Mans Daytona h (LMDh) supercar through its Genesis sub-brand, which will compete against rivals such as BMW, Cadillac, Porsche and Lamborghini. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); Unlike Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) cars, which are built from scratch, cars built according to LMDh rules must use a dedicated chassis from Dallara, Ligiera, Multimatic or Oreca. They also use a common gearbox from Xtrac and feature an integrated Bosch motor generator and batteries from Williams. LMH and LMDh cars compete against each other in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA…
Gordon Murray hopes to return to Le Mans
Although GMA wants the T.50 to be a direct competitor to the Mulsanne, there are a number of obstacles to doing so. go through Brad Anderson 14 hours ago The small British brand will most likely use the Garage 56 to compete in Le Mans. With its roaring V12 engine, the T.50 will be one of the best-sounding cars in endurance racing. Dario Franchitti, brand and product director at Gordon Murray Automotive, said he would love to see the T.50 supercar compete at Le Mans, but getting it to meet the regulations won't be easy. Next year will beday This year marks the anniversary of the Gordon Murray-designed McLaren F1 winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and while it would be fitting to see the T.50 directly at the Mulsanne circuit on that anniversary day, having just one year to prepare it might not be enough. Read: Gordon Murray's Wild T.50s 'Niki Lauda' offers 725 horsepower for track-driving pleasure,…
Interesting Find: 1971 Pontiac Le Mans T-37
The Tempest is Pontiac's The car remained a mid-size economy car until the introduction of the T-37 in 1971 (its only model year). The T-37 shown on AutoHunter Cinema was not one of the few that originally came with a 455ci HO V8, but it eventually received a transplant. It was rescued from a field in Indiana and given a thorough rotisserie restoration. As part of the process, it was repainted in the factory's Tropical Lime Green color, which matches the green interior. The 455 is paired with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear end. This upgraded T-37 sold for $30,800 at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Palm Beach auction. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mx3o1yua0Q[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel for more fun finds!
Interesting Find: 1971 Pontiac Le Mans T-37
The Tempest is Pontiac's The car remained a mid-size economy car until the introduction of the T-37 in 1971 (its only model year). The T-37 shown on AutoHunter Cinema was not one of the few that originally came with a 455ci HO V8, but it eventually received a transplant. It was rescued from a field in Indiana and given a thorough rotisserie restoration. As part of the process, it was repainted in the factory's Tropical Lime Green color, which matches the green interior. The 455 is paired with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission and a 12-bolt rear end. This upgraded T-37 sold for $30,800 at the Barrett-Jackson 2024 Palm Beach auction. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mx3o1yua0Q[/embed] Be sure to subscribe to the ClassicCars TV YouTube channel for more fun finds!
Ford considers entering Le Mans hypercar race to compete with Ferrari and
If the brand enters the supercar arena, it may partner with a professional motorsports company go through Brad Anderson 21 hours ago Ford has expanded its motorsport program and may be targeting top-level endurance racing next. The company's head of motorsport said the fusion of LMH and LMDh rules made the sport more compelling. If Ford built a supercar, it would compete with Ferrari for outright victory for the first time since the 1960s. Not content with its recent return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the Ford Mustang GT3, the French automaker is considering entering the top endurance race with a hybrid supercar, according to a new report. Under Jim Farley's leadership, Ford has rekindled its interest in motorsports in recent years, competing in series such as the World Endurance Championship (WEC) GT3 class, WRC, NASCAR, the Dakar Rally and the Australian Supercars series. The company has also built several crazy race cars, including the insane F-150…
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