Mercedes or Posche's Return?

Garrett · 20 Dec 2002, 00:55 (Ref:453870)

:confused: I was just wondering if anyone had any idea when Porsche would return to Le Mans? I have missed them very much. Also, I have found a new updated version of the CLK GTR, called the CLK GTR Super Sport, at supercars.net. Does anyone think Mercedes could ever come back too?

SFonseca · 20 Dec 2002, 01:09 (Ref:453876)

Yes, Mercedes could return but we have to wait.... Be patient...

Fogelhund · 20 Dec 2002, 04:41 (Ref:453953)

I for one would be might suprised to see a Mercedes running at LeMans again, unless somehow it was built without factory blessing. Now, I appreciate that this Zonda is reported to have a Merc V12, but I'm referring to an actual Mercedes.

Porsche is rumoured to be looking at 2005 for their re-emergence.

rdjones · 20 Dec 2002, 07:32 (Ref:454021)

Mercdeds I can not see it happening for a long long time.........

and as for Porsche, 2005, hopefully..................

MaxSport · 20 Dec 2002, 07:48 (Ref:454026)

They did build -25- of those CLK-GTRs. Interesting number.

**Aysedasi** · 20 Dec 2002, 08:25 (Ref:454039)

After the psychological pasting Mercedes have had at Le Mans recently, I would also be very surprised to see them back again until such time as they really know they can walk it......

AllonFS · 20 Dec 2002, 08:57 (Ref:454057)

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Originally posted by Aysedasi
After the psychological pasting Mercedes have had at Le Mans recently, I would also be very surprised to see them back again until such time as they really know they can walk it......

...... as opposed to fly through the air backwards!

SALEEN S7R · 20 Dec 2002, 09:00 (Ref:454059)

Id heard that Porsche might be entering Le Mans and the FIA GT series in 2004. With the Porsche Carerra GT. Would be good to see them back in one of the bigger classess, although it would only be GTS not a LMP car which is a pity.

SFonseca · 20 Dec 2002, 10:26 (Ref:454090)

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Originally posted by SALEEN S7R
Id heard that Porsche might be entering Le Mans and the FIA GT series in 2004. With the Porsche Carerra GT.

Are you talking about a privateer enter or Porsche factory team?

Porsche is looking at 2005 for their return not 2004.

Fogelhund · 20 Dec 2002, 13:15 (Ref:454190)

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Originally posted by SALEEN S7R
Id heard that Porsche might be entering Le Mans and the FIA GT series in 2004. With the Porsche Carerra GT. Would be good to see them back in one of the bigger classess, although it would only be GTS not a LMP car which is a pity.

According to Porsche officials, this would not be a 'Porsche' entry. I suppose a privateer though........

Fab · 20 Dec 2002, 13:30 (Ref:454200)

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Originally posted by Fogelhund
According to Porsche officials, this would not be a 'Porsche' entry.

Darn. The GT1 were really great... hope they'll do something of that kind...

Brant · 20 Dec 2002, 13:54 (Ref:454218)

I'd love to see Porsche bring any class of car to LeMans. As long as it doesn't in any way resemble a 911. Anything that even remotely looks like a 911 should get a weight penalty!

lowieracing · 23 Dec 2002, 20:46 (Ref:456378)

i think that a porsche entry would really mix up the field and be a good publicity creator for le mans, i also think that a ferrari bid to win le mans again would be exciting if it were to happen but i havent heard anythin about this....

SALEEN S7R · 23 Dec 2002, 21:19 (Ref:456399)

Yeah, sorry it would be a privateer. Although u never know it may be a works supported car like the Freisnger team have, lets hope so!

**Aysedasi** · 23 Dec 2002, 22:39 (Ref:456453)

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Originally posted by lowieracing
i think that a porsche entry would really mix up the field and be a good publicity creator for le mans, i also think that a ferrari bid to win le mans again would be exciting if it were to happen but i havent heard anythin about this....

I think most of us will share these thoughts lowie.

Speeddemon555 · 24 Dec 2002, 05:00 (Ref:456580)

Yep, unfortunately both Mercedes and Porsche are missing out, but look back five years and see their prototypes were so aerodynamically sensitive that they went up in the air and crashed.

**Adam43** · 24 Dec 2002, 07:55 (Ref:456635)

Unfortunatly I don't know anymore that is written here, but hopefully now that Porsche have finished their pointless 4x4 they can get back to where they belong.

And it can't be soon enough.

**Aysedasi** · 24 Dec 2002, 09:42 (Ref:456656)

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Originally posted by Speeddemon555
Yep, unfortunately both Mercedes and Porsche are missing out, but look back five years and see their prototypes were so aerodynamically sensitive that they went up in the air and crashed.

But you'd think with all their massive resources and technical know-how, they'd have solved that particular problem by now.

Fogelhund · 24 Dec 2002, 15:42 (Ref:456834)

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Originally posted by Speeddemon555
Yep, unfortunately both Mercedes and Porsche are missing out, but look back five years and see their prototypes were so aerodynamically sensitive that they went up in the air and crashed.

The final Mercedes CLR LM had some issues, no questions, but I don't really believe that the Porsche 911 GT1 has issues really. It went over once, at Road Atlanta, and may have been more of a track issue then car, as you may recall the BMW LMR also went over there.

Think of the number of GT1's and the mileage they put on, without further rollovers.

**touringlegend** · 26 Dec 2002, 22:32 (Ref:457838)

All I can say is some of you might be suprised at what happens if what I have heard all works out...

lowieracing · 2 Jan 2003, 11:17 (Ref:461917)

so what have you heard?

**Aysedasi** · 2 Jan 2003, 12:35 (Ref:461954)

There are beans to be spilled here, I think......

Fab · 2 Jan 2003, 13:36 (Ref:462028)

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Originally posted by touringlegend
All I can say is some of you might be suprised at what happens if what I have heard all works out...

Go ahead ! We're starving !!!

Rhino · 2 Jan 2003, 13:49 (Ref:462050)

From what i heard it would be a mid engined Mclaren with Mercedes power!

Nordic · 2 Jan 2003, 14:02 (Ref:462067)

To be a serious works contender it would need to have been testing before now. Anything that looked like a McLaren would be bound to have been seen.
A private project on the other hand would be possible if someone had the money, but why change from the well known BMW power unit?
BTW was a Mclaren not seen testing at silverstone a few months back? swiftly and very publicly denied as being anthing other than a shakedown from a rebuild..........

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