Lola with a lid

pitviper · 1 Mar 2007, 01:04 (Ref:1854239)

So it looks like like we will see a pretty lola by the end of the year... see the orange site for the scoop!

pit

JAG · 1 Mar 2007, 01:27 (Ref:1854244)

It's got to be Nissan who are interested in this car.

Who else fits the profile, i.e. a major manufactuer who doesn't necessarily have the set-up to build an LMP, unlike, for instance, Toyota or Honda.

Speed-King · 1 Mar 2007, 03:18 (Ref:1854281)

...this might be very left field, but when I read in the original thread the bidtabout gaining interrest of a big manufacturer, my fist thought was chevy (corvette) and not nissan, esp. as an earlier involvement of the same maufacturer was mentioned by one guy here....

HORNDAWG · 1 Mar 2007, 08:37 (Ref:1854389)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

...this might be very left field, but when I read in the original thread the bidtabout gaining interrest of a big manufacturer, my fist thought was chevy (corvette) and not nissan, esp. as an earlier involvement of the same maufacturer was mentioned by one guy here....

Doc Bundy does spring to mind.

T-600 Lola variant Corvette GTP

or maybe a new Cadillola!

L.P.

MulsanneMike · 1 Mar 2007, 12:01 (Ref:1854513)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Doc Bundy does spring to mind.

T-600 Lola variant Corvette GTP

or maybe a new Cadillola!

L.P.

T-600 was first gen Lola GTP:

http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-09-27-019.jpg

T-710 was the Corvette GTP. 810 the Nissan (original circa 1985--of course there would also be the Group C Lola-Nissans later on).

Bob Riebe · 1 Mar 2007, 17:15 (Ref:1854725)

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Originally Posted by MulsanneMike

T-710 was the Corvette GTP. 810 the Nissan (original circa 1985--of course there would also be the Group C Lola-Nissans later on).

Did Chevy finance the Corvette Lola?

elan · 1 Mar 2007, 22:47 (Ref:1854983)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed-King

...this might be very left field, but when I read in the original thread the bidtabout gaining interrest of a big manufacturer, my fist thought was chevy (corvette) and not nissan, esp. as an earlier involvement of the same maufacturer was mentioned by one guy here....

Check out www.autoextremist this week. Says GM will drastically reduce Nascar funding at the end of 08. Want a more global image. "Expect them to put money into other forms of motorsport". Not that farfetched of an idea.

**Bentley03** · 1 Mar 2007, 08:50 (Ref:1854398)

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Originally Posted by JAG

It's got to be Nissan who are interested in this car.

Makes sense to me. How much of a coincidence was that photo of Martin Birrane with the picture of the R89C on the wall next to him?

eddsc · 1 Mar 2007, 11:26 (Ref:1854488)

The photograph was simply to make the link between Lola and manufacturers - not a specific manufacturer.

Hugewally · 1 Mar 2007, 14:55 (Ref:1854640)

I was thinking more Lola GT...

The359 · 1 Mar 2007, 19:42 (Ref:1854868)

A Mid-Engine Corvette? Never.

HORNDAWG · 1 Mar 2007, 19:55 (Ref:1854876)

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Originally Posted by The359

A Mid-Engine Corvette? Never.

Already been more than one! And almost made it to a production model!

I mostly agree with the sentiment, but I've learned to Never say Never!

L.P.

The359 · 1 Mar 2007, 20:21 (Ref:1854889)

Yes, I do remember the mid-engine concepts, but I mean it'll never make it to production.

The359 · 4 Mar 2007, 22:54 (Ref:1858504)

From what I've seen, the Corvette GTPs had various designations as the years went on. T710, T86/10, T87/10, and T88/10 all appear to have been used as the Corvette GTP. Lew Price's car was a T711.

zac510 · 6 Mar 2007, 18:56 (Ref:1859999)

Brand recognition doesn't have to come from relating the racecar with the product. Recognition comes from knowing the brand name in your subconsciousness. P1 has more media coverage.

Bob Riebe · 6 Mar 2007, 19:34 (Ref:1860022)

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Originally Posted by zac510

Brand recognition doesn't have to come from relating the racecar with the product. Recognition comes from knowing the brand name in your subconsciousness. P1 has more media coverage.

Over here Chevy is Corvette, Corvetteis is Chevy; the P cars are unknown.

Bob

canam · 6 Mar 2007, 20:46 (Ref:1860068)

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Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

Over here Chevy is Corvette, Corvetteis is Chevy; the P cars are unknown.

Bob

Audi??

Porsche??

and later this year...Acura??

Bob Riebe · 6 Mar 2007, 20:57 (Ref:1860075)

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Originally Posted by canam

Audi??

Porsche??

and later this year...Acura??

Porsche is Porsche, they gained major publicity racing against Chevy in the GT class thirty years ago, and are smart enough to remain known in the publics eyes; even if the majority of the public are ignorant dweebs concerning mechanical matters.

Japanese cars, except for the Datsun Z history, are considered grocery getters, first, last and always.
The former GTP victories are remembered by racing historians and damn few others.
Bob

broadrun96 · 6 Mar 2007, 21:20 (Ref:1860092)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

Porsche is Porsche, they gained major publicity racing against Chevy in the GT class thirty years ago, and are smart enough to remain know in the publics eyes; even if the majority of the public are ignorant dweebs concerning mechanical matters.

Japanese cars, except for the Datsun Z history, are considered grocery getters, first, last and always.
The former GTP victories are remembered by racing historians and damn few others.
Bob

Gotta unfortunately agree with you there. Even the "knowledgeable" Gran Tourismo educated guys I know have no idea Japanese cars can even race, other then in high school parking lots. Would love it if sports car were more popular (more sponsors and money) but against nascar it will be hard to grow, esp with them pushing a competitor series. Be hard to convince the casual fan (even with audis r10 to streetcar commercials) that the LMP1 Vette is the same car/tech as the street car, the Z06 and GT1 look alike enough for the car mags and covers.

Start_16 · 7 Mar 2007, 19:11 (Ref:1860832)

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Originally Posted by canam

Audi??

Porsche??

and later this year...Acura??

Ask 9 out of ten race fans in this country if they have any clue what an R10 is or that Acura even has teams in the ALMS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by prototype

I'm over "here" and I don't think the P cars are unknown at all.

Neither does Scott Atherton. And we see how good thats going for him.

prototype · 8 Mar 2007, 15:34 (Ref:1861529)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Start_16

Neither does Scott Atherton. And we see how good thats going for him.

Are you saying that prototype racing is not one of core pieces of sportscar racing? Do you remember when there where no prototypes at Le Mans???

prototype · 7 Mar 2007, 15:00 (Ref:1860655)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Riebe

Over here Chevy is Corvette, Corvetteis is Chevy; the P cars are unknown.

Bob

I'm over "here" and I don't think the P cars are unknown at all.

HORNDAWG · 7 Mar 2007, 19:05 (Ref:1860828)

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Originally Posted by prototype

I'm over "here" and I don't think the P cars are unknown at all.

I do believe that you will find yourself in an ultra-minority! I am over "here" also and in an ultra-minority even among several of my auto enthusiast friends. Sure many have in passing seen or heard something but have no knowledge other than they exist per say. Nothing close to brand recognition, they recognize some of the names but that comes from the road going versions familiarity not the Prototypes.

L.P.

JAG · 8 Mar 2007, 19:56 (Ref:1861699)

Quote:

Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

I do believe that you will find yourself in an ultra-minority! I am over "here" also and in an ultra-minority even among several of my auto enthusiast friends. Sure many have in passing seen or heard something but have no knowledge other than they exist per say. Nothing close to brand recognition, they recognize some of the names but that comes from the road going versions familiarity not the Prototypes.

L.P.

To be fair, the US motor racing scene is very different to every other nation on earth!

All the criticisms of prototypes could be applied to F1, I couldn't careless if the US 'doesn't get it'.

I don't get NASCAR, WWE, American Football............

The359 · 7 Mar 2007, 19:09 (Ref:1860831)

I think that is the only picture of the "B10/10" or whatever they called it. The Lola article on DSC says it's only a very preliminary sketch.

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