WEC Glickenhaus Hypercar - Page 6

**Aysedasi** · 20 Feb 2020, 16:16 (Ref:3958777)

Thanks very much for that!

kartman24 · 20 Feb 2020, 17:32 (Ref:3958791)

Looking forward to seeing the car run at Le Mans, thanks for keeping us updated..........

Mike E · 20 Feb 2020, 20:19 (Ref:3958833)

https://youtu.be/6W_ODmDxhy4

Not the hypercar of course, but very nice to see a racing car constructor testing a racing car that they have constructed.

**Aysedasi** · 20 Feb 2020, 20:22 (Ref:3958834)

Looks pretty darned good to me!

hondafan37 · 21 Feb 2020, 13:36 (Ref:3959014)

The 007 will be ready to start racing in the WEC for the last four races of the championship — Kyalami [in February 2021], then Sebring, Spa, and Le Mans.”

https://racer.com/2020/02/20/rules-c...n-turbo-plans/

Therefore only Toyota in the first races.

Mike E · 21 Feb 2020, 19:04 (Ref:3959100)

That ex-Nissan, ex-ByKolles Cosworth is a 3 litre, twin turbo, V6 beast in search of a home. I wonder...

**joeb** · 21 Feb 2020, 20:35 (Ref:3959115)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike E

That ex-Nissan, ex-ByKolles Cosworth is a 3 litre, twin turbo, V6 beast in search of a home. I wonder...

Would be nice to hear that thing ripping around a track again.

Mal · 25 Feb 2020, 17:58 (Ref:3959828)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

What are the Glickenhaus thoughts on the potential Aston Martin cancellation and potentially just you and Toyota left standing?

Can't imagine any new would be announced IF AMR is shut down.

Their thoughts seem quite clear here:

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2020/...-postponement/

broadrun96 · 25 Feb 2020, 20:33 (Ref:3959872)

Wow, well tell us how you really feel sir.

“Some people **** their pants at the gates of hell while some of us don’t back down.”

Napolis · 25 Feb 2020, 20:52 (Ref:3959879)

Quote:

Originally Posted by broadrun96

Wow, well tell us how you really feel sir.

“Some people **** their pants at the gates of hell while some of us don’t back down.”

Things are moving along nicely.
We have two good engine choices and will make a decision this week.
We've sold a second Glickenhaus Le Mans 007 Hypercar and hope that our customer will race along side of us.
Aero studies are coming along nicely.
I sat in the seating buck and the drivers compartment is compact but as the roll over structure is integrated into the tub rather than as in a GT3 with a roll cage, getting out, as required, in 7 seconds isn't an issue. We'll be testing our Glickenhaus 004C GT3/ N24 car at Aragon on March 2&3. if any of you are in the area say Hello.

**Adam43** · 25 Feb 2020, 22:24 (Ref:3959897)

Engine decision this week. Crikey! Looking forward to seeing what that is.

TF110 · 26 Feb 2020, 03:10 (Ref:3959931)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Things are moving along nicely.
We have two good engine choices and will make a decision this week.
We've sold a second Glickenhaus Le Mans 007 Hypercar and hope that our customer will race along side of us.
Aero studies are coming along nicely.
I sat in the seating buck and the drivers compartment is compact but as the roll over structure is integrated into the tub rather than as in a GT3 with a roll cage, getting out, as required, in 7 seconds isn't an issue. We'll be testing our Glickenhaus 004C GT3/ N24 car at Aragon on March 2&3. if any of you are in the area say Hello.

Are you guys thinking turbo? I know that there isn't much time left, but do you have any say in the last minute regulations for hypercar? Now that Aston is gone I would hope that the ACO is listening more to you and Toyota.

Napolis · 26 Feb 2020, 03:20 (Ref:3959932)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

Are you guys thinking turbo? I know that there isn't much time left, but do you have any say in the last minute regulations for hypercar? Now that Aston is gone I would hope that the ACO is listening more to you and Toyota.

Hi
Yes both of the engine suppliers we are considering would be using TT's.
Compact size is very important for us because of our long tail design that we feel will give us great aero..
We are making our thoughts known to The ACO and feel they are doing a great job and are receptive to our thoughts.

deggis · 26 Feb 2020, 05:42 (Ref:3959940)

https://racer.com/2020/02/20/rules-c...n-turbo-plans/
"Rules change KOs Glickenhaus' Alfa V6 twin turbo plans"

Quote:

“We began with Alfa Romeo, and they were very excited to go back to Le Mans with us and develop their 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, which is really a Ferrari engine,” Glickenhaus told RACER. “The problem happened when the rules changed at the ACO and we realized we needed to make an 850hp engine, and unfortunately, (at that output), the motor was not capable of running for 30 hours without interruption. We were forced to look for a new partner that we’ll be announcing in a couple of weeks that will be able to do that.”

Although Glickenhaus’ total power output figure is a bit higher than the approximate number of 785hp that has been heard for Hypercar, the need to change course remains the same. A purebred twin-turbo V6 engine, produced by a specialist racing engine firm, will replace the production-based Alfa Romeo motor.

In June the target figure was still 750 hp, and before that the previous figure was 700 + 271 (ice+hybrid, and when hybrid was still mandatory). Has there been another recent change which nobody seems to have reported or what part of this I'm not getting? Is that extra power for BoP insurance & durability?

DistortedSmile · 27 Feb 2020, 05:43 (Ref:3960116)

Quote:

Originally Posted by deggis

https://racer.com/2020/02/20/rules-c...n-turbo-plans/
"Rules change KOs Glickenhaus' Alfa V6 twin turbo plans"

In June the target figure was still 750 hp, and before that the previous figure was 700 + 271 (ice+hybrid, and when hybrid was still mandatory). Has there been another recent change which nobody seems to have reported or what part of this I'm not getting? Is that extra power for BoP insurance & durability?

Yeah seems like no one picked up on it, as far as I can tell the first mention of this comes from this article linked in the previous page:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mal

Their thoughts seem quite clear here:

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2020/...-postponement/

Here's the relevant bit:

Quote:

“I feel sorry for those who bought Aston at the IPO [Initial Public Offering] price. I feel the salaries taken by Aston executives for abominable performance is obscene. They should do the honorable thing, resign and return the money to the company.
I am disgusted by their whining that got the ACO to graciously change the rules to accommodate Astons engine blowing up our Alfa engines and causing Toyota to have to spend more money changing theirs and then saying Bye Bye. Now they are blaming convergence. Pathetic.”
The comment regarding the engines is likely in reference to a regulation change that derailed Glickenhaus’ plans to have the 007 powered by an Alfa Romeo engine.

deggis · 27 Feb 2020, 23:18 (Ref:3960261)

That doesn't have any specifics about the rule change itself.

Turbodcc · 29 Feb 2020, 13:30 (Ref:3960602)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Hi
Yes both of the engine suppliers we are considering would be using TT's.
Compact size is very important for us because of our long tail design that we feel will give us great aero..
We are making our thoughts known to The ACO and feel they are doing a great job and are receptive to our thoughts.

Only V6's on the market are the current Nissan and AER V6's from their respective LMP1 ventures, possibly modifiable depending on project timing. Then possibly either of the Honda or Chevrolet (Ilmor) Indy engines??

Either way, would love to this project push Toyota and any other entries!

Napolis · 29 Feb 2020, 14:40 (Ref:3960616)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbodcc

Only V6's on the market are the current Nissan and AER V6's from their respective LMP1 ventures, possibly modifiable depending on project timing. Then possibly either of the Honda or Chevrolet (Ilmor) Indy engines??

Either way, would love to this project push Toyota and any other entries!

Hi
We have a deal for engines.
It will be a bit surprising.
More soon.
Best
Jim

Turbodcc · 29 Feb 2020, 15:59 (Ref:3960638)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Hi
We have a deal for engines.
It will be a bit surprising.
More soon.
Best
Jim

Excellent news!, glad the project is still pushing on in light of all the recent hypercar news

Thanks for the continuous interaction, safe to say you will have loads of support at Lemans!

GT6 · 29 Feb 2020, 19:34 (Ref:3960666)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Hi
We have a deal for engines.
It will be a bit surprising.
More soon.
Best
Jim

Yes all on the forum are hoping we will see the car in all it's glory at Silverstone

Napolis · 29 Feb 2020, 20:55 (Ref:3960677)

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT6

Yes all on the forum are hoping we will see the car in all it's glory at Silverstone

Because of all of the rule changes that will be hard for us but we are trying.

GT6 · 29 Feb 2020, 22:00 (Ref:3960685)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Because of all of the rule changes that will be hard for us but we are trying.

Well i hope you manage to get there, and i will be there to cheer you on if you make it

**Aysedasi** · 29 Feb 2020, 22:01 (Ref:3960686)

Likewise - me too. Perhaps a Tenths visit to the garage?

CTD · 29 Feb 2020, 22:11 (Ref:3960689)

I believe the majority of the forum, especially this sub-forum, is rooting massively for your efforts.
It is grately appreciated to still see “underdogs” going at it and spending the time to keep is fans in the know.

Napolis · 29 Feb 2020, 22:12 (Ref:3960690)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Likewise - me too. Perhaps a Tenths visit to the garage?

Fans are always welcome. We're testing in Aragon Monday and Tuesday. 30 hour test of our 004 GT3

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