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Closed-cockpit prototype; an evolved B08/60 chassis used by Drayson Racing in the 2009 and 2010 American Le Mans Series, 2009 Asian Le Mans Series, and 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans Aston Martin B09/60: 2009 LMP1 Closed-cockpit concept, developed by Aston Martin Racing and Prodrive: B11/40: 2011 LMP2 B12/60: 2012 LMP1 B12/80: 2012 LMP2 Lotus: Elise ...
It is most famous as the victor of the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston Martin's only outright victory at the endurance classic. It is one of only three cars in the 1950s to win both the World Sports Car Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours in the same year (the others being the Ferrari 375 Plus in 1954 and the Ferrari 250TR in 1958). In addition ...
The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then-owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title. The car is most famous for taking two LMGT1 class wins at Le Mans 24 Hours (2007 and 2008) by the Aston Martin Racing factory team.
Most time in the car during 24 hours: 24 hours: Edward Ramsden Hall in 1950 [Note 9] Most time in the car during 24 hours for a winner: 23 h 15 min 17s: Louis Rosier in 1950 [Note 10] Most entries with different constructors: 16: François Migault [Note 11] Most entries with the same constructor: 20: Bob Wollek with Porsche (1975–1983, 1986 ...
While Ford had a class victory in 2016 with its GT race car, its last overall win at Le Mans was in 1969. ... That series includes the famous Le Mans race, which is held at the Circuit de la ...
The Nissan GT-R LM Nismo is a sports prototype racing car built by the Nissan Motor Company and their motorsports division Nismo.Designed for the Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) regulations of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GT-R LM was unique amongst Le Mans Prototypes at the time for utilizing a front-wheel drive, front mid-engine layout for its internal ...
The same year, a 1963 Tour de France-winning model went for $70 million in a non-auction sale, believed to be the world's most expensive car. There were only 36 made between 1962 and 1964 ...
Here are 27 movie and TV cars that are among the most iconic ever, including the Batmobile featured in Tim Burton's "Batman" movies. ... controls or the all-important flux capacitor right off the ...