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Based on its TUDOR United SportsCar Championship-derived twin-turbo V6 engine, and the experienced Chip Ganassi Racing team spearheading Ford's GT program, Gurney's confident the GT will advance the state-of-the-art when the carbon fiber creation hits the track.


"I don't think Ford, by any standard, lacks technology," Gurney said. "They're not going to fall short on that part. It does seem like their road cars are in the process of pushing the boundaries from what was previously being done. I'm getting a lot of feedback on their primary engine, the twin-turbo V6, that it is one sweetheart of an engine. The rest I've read about the car also tells me they're looking to the future in many other areas, which is pleasing to know."

http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/it...urney-looks-ahead-to-ford-s-return-to-le-mans
 
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Based on its TUDOR United SportsCar Championship-derived twin-turbo V6 engine, and the experienced Chip Ganassi Racing team spearheading Ford's GT program, Gurney's confident the GT will advance the state-of-the-art when the carbon fiber creation hits the track.


"I don't think Ford, by any standard, lacks technology," Gurney said. "They're not going to fall short on that part. It does seem like their road cars are in the process of pushing the boundaries from what was previously being done. I'm getting a lot of feedback on their primary engine, the twin-turbo V6, that it is one sweetheart of an engine. The rest I've read about the car also tells me they're looking to the future in many other areas, which is pleasing to know."

http://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/it...urney-looks-ahead-to-ford-s-return-to-le-mans
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So Chip Ganassi is spearheading the whole Ford Le Mans program... Looks like he has been considered for the job after all.
 
Where does it say he's in charger? Gurney just seems to think that based on circumstantial evidence this is to be so and what has actually been shown so far. Can we just wait until everything is announced? People are more presumptuous about this then they are about who will driver for HAAS F1.
 
That article seems very sure about it, even though I'm not sure how true it is just yet.
 
RACECAR
That article seems very sure about it, even though I'm not sure how true it is just yet.
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That's my point it seems sure to some extent through Gurney who I don't recall having too close of a connection to Ford in recent, who also just seems to be guessing based on as I said circumstantial evidence. Thus I'd rather wait for the full confirmation at Le Mans rather than let's play the hype train.

All we know as of now is the Mulitmatic is the builder and Ford is making it a factory effort, we still don't know the team or the drivers. If it is Ganassi though then I'm sure we can surmise who might be the drivers for said team.
 
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trustjab
Rumors of a press event for a gte and lmp1 team!? Ford? Maybe... BMW?
http://twitter.com/BenConsty/status/606799290527313922
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GTE - Ford

LMP1 - BMW or Glickenhaus (it's a stretch...a Chuck Norris stretch) or Ferrari (or if you're convinced Ford is insane, Ford also)



FWIW, I honestly cannot comprehend Ford also doing LMP1...or Glickenhaus. Ferrari is a LONG shot, but the Scuderia has done weirder things before. With BMW's recent interest of the LMP1 test and observing other teams/being present there, it's most likely BMW announcing that they will be starting an LMP1 effort in 2016 or 2017. Hey you never know, they could have been working behind the scenes on something.
 
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SK8RBOI
Trying not to get excited.... Trying not to get excited.... Trying... Trying harder... Im so ****ing excited!
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FORD...GT...RACE...CAR...IS BAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drool:

The LMP1 will be more of a surprise...since the GTE is pretty obvious. :lol:
 
catamount39
FORD...GT...RACE...CAR...IS BAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drool:

The LMP1 will be more of a surprise...since the GTE is pretty obvious. :lol:
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Just think! 4 GTE teams for the WEC, 5 at me mans!

5 LMP1 teams in WEC and 13 LMP1 cars minimum at the big LM!
 
SK8RBOI
Just think! 4 GTE teams for the WEC, 5 at me mans!

5 LMP1 teams in WEC and 13 LMP1 cars minimum at the big LM!
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2017 looks like:

LMP1:
Audi
BMW
Porsche
Nissan
Toyota
Rebellion
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GTE:
Aston Martin
Bentley (not confirmed...probably not happening)
BMW
Chevy
Ferrari
Ford
Porsche (Rumors of cutting factory support for GTE and that they'll treat it like GT3)
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I wouldn't be surprised if Ford have a WEC team, and/or run a car in the WEC. BMW may also have a seperate WEC effort for their car possibly. I counted the Corvette in there because the Labre boys deserve some recognition. :sly:
 
catamount39
2017 looks like:

LMP1:
Audi
BMW
Porsche
Nissan
Toyota
Rebellion
​
GTE:
Aston Martin
Bentley (not confirmed...probably not happening)
BMW
Chevy
Ferrari
Ford
Porsche (Rumors of cutting factory support for GTE and that they'll treat it like GT3)​
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You can't forget LMP1 title contender..... Bykolles!

BTW! I think the LMP1 team is mini! I can see that car looking different!
 
Theres also a large McLaren presence. That may not be because they want to enter but the McLaren F1 cars on show.
 
trustjab
Theres also a large McLaren presence. That may not be because they want to enter but the McLaren F1 cars on show.
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Why? This is the only time people are not talking so much about F1 and more on LeMans!

I think a Ferrari LMP1 team would be better then any other LMP1 team!
 
SK8RBOI
Why? This is the only time people are not talking so much about F1 and more on LeMans!

I think a Ferrari LMP1 team would be better then any other LMP1 team!
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I meant the McLaren F1 roadcars and racecars. Not the Formula 1 team. I think theres a parade for previous race cars.
 
catamount39
2017 looks like:

LMP1:
Audi
BMW
Porsche
Nissan
Toyota
Rebellion
​
GTE:
Aston Martin
Bentley (not confirmed...probably not happening)
BMW
Chevy
Ferrari
Ford
Porsche (Rumors of cutting factory support for GTE and that they'll treat it like GT3)
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I wouldn't be surprised if Ford have a WEC team, and/or run a car in the WEC. BMW may also have a seperate WEC effort for their car possibly. I counted the Corvette in there because the Labre boys deserve some recognition. :sly:
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You're missing jaguar from your list.
 
And I don't see Audi continuing.
 
catamount39
I think they will...at least until 2020.


But wasn't the Jaguar GT3/GTE project shelved by those idiots at Tata? :odd:
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No in fact they head of tata is actually quoted saying something along the lines of how can you build sports cars if you don't race or something along those lines.
 
Holdenhsvgtsr
No in fact they head of tata is actually quoted saying something along the lines of how can you build sports cars if you don't race or something along those lines.
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WHAT?! When did this happen? I remember the discussion in the GT car thread about how dumb Tata was for stuffing Jaguar's GT projects earlier this winter, when did they change their tune? I mean I'd be ecstatic if they went to GTE or GT3, but from what I remember they weren't keen on racing.
 
Holdenhsvgtsr
No in fact they head of tata is actually quoted saying something along the lines of how can you build sports cars if you don't race or something along those lines.
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Yea they where actually designing a GT car before they pulled the plug on it earlier in the year!
 
Clark
And I don't see Audi continuing.
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Stop. Audi tell us that ther not istrestesd in F1 only for people to say they are going to F1 a couple weeks later. Why do people want Audi to go to F1! Is it cuz people think WEC fans can't have nice things?
 
SK8RBOI
We will see what comes after the release of the new GTE regs after Le Mans.
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We kinda already know what they are. 600bhp next year, more safety equipment (escape hatch, rollcage stuff) and basically that's it. They aren't too different from the current regs.

SK8RBOI
Stop. Audi tell us that ther not istrestesd in F1 only for people to say they are going to F1 a couple weeks later. Why do people want Audi to go to F1! Is it cuz people think WEC fans can't have nice things?
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Besides Audi has a good thing going, and if anything there were rumors that the diesel may be put to the side in the near future. They're probably thinking of something new to bring to Le Mans.
 
catamount39
We kinda already know what they are. 600bhp next year, more safety equipment (escape hatch, rollcage stuff) and basically that's it. They aren't too different from the current regs.


Besides Audi has a good thing going, and if anything there were rumors that the diesel may be put to the side in the near future. They're probably thinking of something new to bring to Le Mans.
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I don't see the diesel gone next year. They will focus on a different energy store in 2016 because they can't do more than 4MJ with only 1 flywheel. They already confirmed earlier this year that they will look into something else. I don't think they want to do a new hybrid part along with a brand new engine.
 
psychoazubi
I don't see the diesel gone next year. They will focus on a different energy store in 2016 because they can't do more than 4MJ with only 1 flywheel. They already confirmed earlier this year that they will look into something else. I don't think they want to do a new hybrid part along with a brand new engine.
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Well by near future I mean like the next 4-5 years. I think Audi like the flywheel and will stick with it...until the evil geniuses think of something else.
 
catamount39
Well by near future I mean like the next 4-5 years. I think Audi like the flywheel and will stick with it...until the evil geniuses think of something else.
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They said their goal is the 8 MJ class in 2016, which would only be possible with 2 flywheels. But that takes extra weight and extra space in the chassis. Other technologies (batteries) are capable of storing more energy with less weight.
 
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