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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