[WEC] Alpine Hypercar Discussion

[Simmi]

Great to see that testing info confirmed. It really does look like the Acura doesn't it in the black. I mean, there's a clear reason it looks like the Acura, but still.

[Coach Ep]

Alcira

[Mike E]

That rubbish Mecachrome sounded great (for a turbo V6) in the back of the Ginetta. I hope that isn't an aspect they have 'improved'.

[veeten]

At least the engine base power stands up. 675hp, not too bad. When adding in the hybrid systems, it should be competitive. Now, its just getting it on track and see what initial runs show before they put it through its paces.

Good things coming...

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Mike E

Shakedown test imminent

Great desing of the rear lights. Love it.

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Simmi

Great to see that testing info confirmed. It really does look like the Acura doesn't it in the black. I mean, there's a clear reason it looks like the Acura, but still.

Front looks almost identical in black at least I think Dallara did a much better job for BMW and Caddy.

Originally Posted by joeb

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...-v-8-analysis/

Thanks, that's a new read for me.

[TF110]

I like it. Looks better than the 'Acura' imo. Especially the show car.

[Mike E]

Alpine on track. Shame about the sound quality but it sounds pretty good.

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...t-testing.html

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Mike E

Alpine on track. Shame about the sound quality but it sounds pretty good.

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...t-testing.html

Probably smart for Alpine and Lambo to be testing together. Too bad it got cut short on the Lambo side.

[Gerard C]

Yes, the Lambo seemed badly damaged. Alpine shoud have a 24 h test at Portim?o mid-November.

[Mike E]

https://twitter.com/onlyendurance/st...aLapvHqkQ&s=19

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Mike E

Alpine on track. Shame about the sound quality but it sounds pretty good.

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...t-testing.html

Shame about portrait video.

Originally Posted by Mike E

https://twitter.com/onlyendurance/st...aLapvHqkQ&s=19

It’s an Acura looking car. Still paint it blue and job done

[TF110]

Dsc has a story on their test. I like it better than the Acura. Particularly because the front bodywork doesn't have the blade. Instead the whole front is covered without a visible nosecone from looking above.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Shame about portrait video.

Yep. Throwaway stuff. Good to see but I'll wait for a video by someone who knows which way round to hold their phone for video....

[v8supes]

I like the rear of the Alpine, it looks aggressive but also quite elegant with the curved sections behind the rear wheels.

[Steve McQ]

Yeah, the front is atrocious in this carbon black, they made no effort in the front lights signature, but the rear and flanks are quite good. Let's see how it works in king blue later on.

[Gerard C]

The moke up and old drawings looked much better. Will obviously be blue with a touch of red and the big arrow in white. It seems they paid attention to the wheels which could be appreciated only when in motion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6i6R_gTUcU
http://www.larevueautomobile.com/Act...h-du-mans.html

[Mike E]

Here is a long video from the Aragon test

https://youtu.be/7bSv2gFjYhU?si=MtXXgV3EJ-DXiyuE

[PhilipR]

There is something about this programme that is making me optimistic - seem to be running really well and on schedule with development

Having a well developed team with years of experience at the top level of endurance , using a chasis that already has 1 year development and a good working relationship with ORECA, the Bosch hybrid being a well known quantity by now and using an engine which already has prototype mileage is helping them hit the ground running as it looks

[Gerard C]

Great footage, thanks Mike E. I just wonder why they made long focuses on the rims. They are different from the first presentation ones. Anyway, it works. 1500 km with no major issues is a good sign of reliability and having both Lapierre and Vaxivière at wheel helps the understanding (french language…).

[Gerard C]

Next test days are 17/10 October at Jerez.

[Aysedasi]

It looks really good. A shame though that it sounds a bit..... meh.......

[Gerard C]

Sounds as should, like a french cow! Theorically, the exhaust system must not interfer with the aero. Practically, the are differences between, for example, Ferrari and Isotta Fraschini. To my knowledge, when a WEC car is windtunneled the engine is of ( F1:https://www.tiktok.com/@pitstopnic/v...98717058370848). The devil is in the details (exhaust,rims…).

[TF110]

I saw that video the other day, great footage. The car seems to go well. The sound isn't as bad as some of the other turbo cars.

[Adam43]

I saw it about mid afternoon yesterday. It’s a more pleasing sound than a 787b.

Good to see it on track