[LM24] When do you think Porsche will return to Le Mans?

[H16]

A couple of factory backed GT cars are better than nothing, but does anyone have any idea of when Porsche will return with a full LMP program at Le Mans and/or ALMS?

I hope they build a GTP Coupe instead of a roadster, I hate those. A flat 6 again? They still "sort of" compete in Grand Am Prototypes with the Lola Porsche don't they?

[racer69]

They had an LMP900 that was tested by Allan McNish in 1999, but the program was cancelled after that one test.

I agree, the more LM - GT cars the better, i hate the open tops.

[H16]

You wouldnt know where I could get some photos of that one test would you?

[Logan]

I think I have a very blurry black & white shot that was featured in Autosport at the time they announced the project would be canned, I'll have alook for it.

I seem to remember that it looked pretty similar to the Porsche WSC run by Joest in 96/97. The test drivers said that it was much better to drive than the GT1 '98.

I don't think Porsche will produce a works prototype car now until the new rules have been sorted out for 2004 by the ACO and the FIA and some sort of pattern has emerged for a sportscar world championship. Also they were not making any money when they pulled out in '99 and they are still trying to sell more road cars so I presume they won't be too keen on starting an expensive sportscar programme with everyone whispering about a resession!

Logan.