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Paddy_NL · 12 Jul 2006, 16:13 (Ref:1654600)

Dunno about that. Sander is on a different continent at the moment...

Marcel ten Caat · 12 Jul 2006, 16:16 (Ref:1654604)

But alive, had an e-mail exchange regarding Spyker today. Nothing mentioned about the appearance of the 2nd car.

Looks like it is indeed set up for the Spa 24 hours already (as it was on the testday) and they intend to keep it that way.

Marcel ten Caat · 12 Jul 2006, 17:11 (Ref:1654637)

Will get back on this...just spoke to Sander.

Marcel ten Caat · 12 Jul 2006, 19:03 (Ref:1654731)

Latest update: Two Spykers after all.

Vanquish · 12 Jul 2006, 22:03 (Ref:1654903)

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Originally Posted by Stranger

Latest update: Two Spykers after all.

Nice to read that both cars will be present. They did play a significant role in LeMans and it would be great to see them repeat that in Nurburg.

I for one am really looking forward to the GT1 battle between the Larbre AM and the Oreca Saleen... And I hope that the PSI C6-R can keep up with the pace on Dunlups.

Well, in a couple of days I'll find out, when I'm in Germany!

brielga · 12 Jul 2006, 22:04 (Ref:1654904)

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Originally Posted by Stranger

Latest update: Two Spykers after all.

Great news! Looking forward to seeing them in action on Sunday then!

Marcel ten Caat · 12 Jul 2006, 22:38 (Ref:1654922)

I'll be hoping for two cars after tonights information...but since it's autoracing and it involves a lot of $$$ you will never know.

See ya in Germany then brielga and Vanquish

WouterM · 13 Jul 2006, 07:16 (Ref:1655093)

They seem to have changed the schedule. There are two 90 minute free practice sessions on Saturday followed by qualifying on the same day. This means we can sleep in on Sunday !!

Nick49 · 13 Jul 2006, 10:10 (Ref:1655199)

Hello

It does seem a bit light on the LMP1 category but if you lump all the LMP 1 & 2 cars together they should make a decent sight going into (and hopefully out of) the first corner.

I still think the GT1 category with 3 Corvettes, 2 Aston Martin DBR9, a Saleen and a Ferrari will be the most interesting battle.

So, Spyker or Panoz to win GT2?

Nick

brielga · 13 Jul 2006, 12:04 (Ref:1655284)

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Originally Posted by Nick49

Hello

So, Spyker or Panoz to win GT2?

Nick

Ferrari 430 I'm afraid

. Although seeing Spyker win would be simply awesome

WouterM · 13 Jul 2006, 12:06 (Ref:1655288)

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Originally Posted by brielga

Ferrari 430 I'm afraid

. Although seeing Spyker win would be simply awesome

And very much possible too. I believe they have more carbon on the carbon than ever before bringing the weight further down. There might be some additional power as well.

Graham Goodwin · 13 Jul 2006, 12:20 (Ref:1655299)

Only two Corvettes I believe - No PSI C5-R

brielga · 13 Jul 2006, 14:01 (Ref:1655382)

got the latest list mailed, indeed 2 vettes but also 2 Spykers confirmed. 45 entries all in all

The Badger · 14 Jul 2006, 05:16 (Ref:1655847)

DSC are reporting that Swiss Spirit are going to upgrade their LC70 and possibily take it too Laguna Seca and Sebring for 2007 .

What do they mean by upgrade ?

Possibily the new 5.5 Judd V10 . Any ideas ?

The Badger · 14 Jul 2006, 07:17 (Ref:1655882)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

DSC are reporting that Swiss Spirit are going to upgrade their LC70

Sorry , I ment Mariantic are reporting !

isynge · 14 Jul 2006, 08:54 (Ref:1655979)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

DSC are reporting that Swiss Spirit are going to upgrade their LC70 and possibily take it too Laguna Seca and Sebring for 2007 .

What do they mean by upgrade ?

Possibily the new 5.5 Judd V10 . Any ideas ?

According to the current Autosport they're currently using the 2004 Judd, so going to either the current one, or perhaps more logically skipping to the 5.5 would make sense.

If I remember rightly, it also mentioned some chassis and suspension upgrades - don't have it in front of me at the moment.

Bearing this in mind I think it bodes extremely well for the LC70 as a concept. The Swiss Spirit car isn't a million miles away in terms of speed vs the Pescarolo. With a bit of development (and given there are four cars actively competing out there, there shouldn't be any shortage of data) I think we could see this as a genuine contender next year.

The Badger · 14 Jul 2006, 09:50 (Ref:1656013)

I thought they already were using the GV5 S2 powerplant ?

For a new car , its done well . As you say , with a little more developement it should be a hum dinger .

Great to see Courage up there

gwyllion · 14 Jul 2006, 10:20 (Ref:1656028)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I thought they already were using the GV5 S2 powerplant ?

I think they are using GV5 S1 (so the old engine specification).

**Bentley03** · 14 Jul 2006, 10:47 (Ref:1656052)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

I think they are using GV5 S1 (so the old engine specification).

I concur with The Badger, I was also under the impression that the Swiss Spirit car was GV5 S2 powered. I thought the only 'old version' of the engine at Le Mans this year was in the Dome. But maybe not.........

**Bentley03** · 14 Jul 2006, 10:52 (Ref:1656061)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

I concur with The Badger, I was also under the impression that the Swiss Spirit car was GV5 S2 powered. I thought the only 'old version' of the engine at Le Mans this year was in the Dome. But maybe not.........

.........in fact definitely not. They are indeed using the GV5 S1 as Autosport and Gwyllion say.

This confirms it.

gwyllion · 14 Jul 2006, 11:02 (Ref:1656069)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

I thought the only 'old version' of the engine at Le Mans this year was in the Dome.

RfH was using the GV4, so the 4 liter engine.

**Bentley03** · 14 Jul 2006, 11:37 (Ref:1656086)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

RfH was using the GV4, so the 4 liter engine.

This time I do think you're wrong!

The old S101's used in previous years were powered by the GV4, but the engine which replaced the Mugen V8 in the hybrid prior to Le Mans this year was a GV5 S1.

**FIRE** · 14 Jul 2006, 11:37 (Ref:1656087)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

RfH was using the GV4, so the 4 liter engine.

No they use the GV5 S1 since LM

brielga · 14 Jul 2006, 13:58 (Ref:1656203)

Bentley and gwyllion are right, only the Pescas had the S2 on them at LM, Jan had the S1 (which also caused quite some discussion on the forum and on the RfH site)

gwyllion · 14 Jul 2006, 14:14 (Ref:1656216)

I think Creation used GV5 S2 as well.

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