AUDI R18 e-tron quattro
2012
AUDI R18 e-tron quattro
2012 - 2nd 24hLe Mans / #2 - T. Kristensen, R. Capello, A. McNish
CA38b
AUDI R18 e-tron quattro
AUDI R18 e-tron quattro
2012
AUDI R18 e-tron quattro
2012 - 2nd 24hLe Mans / #2 - T. Kristensen, R. Capello, A. McNish
CA38b
MASERATI MC GT3
2012
MASERATI MC GT3
2012 - #38 A. Pier Guidi, G, Gardel - 1st Villalunga
CA43b
The Maserati Granturismo is without doubts one of the most beautiful GT cars of the last 10 years. A timeless classic design by Pininfarina, it was turned in a GT3 racing car by Swiss Team, who was given permission by Maserati following previous successful collaborations. Swiss Team, lead by Guido Bonfiglio, started the development in late 2011.Despite a very promising start, which led to a maiden victory in Vallelunga, the Maserati Granturismo GT3 project did not enjoy a long career. This model reproduces the car that A. Pier Guidi and G. Gardel drove to a historic victory on the Roman track of Vallelunga in 2012.
AUDI R18 ULTRA
2012
AUDI R18 ULTRA
2012 - 3rd Le Mans / #4 - M. Bonanomi, O. Jarvis, M. Rockenfeller
CA38a
The Audi R 18 Ultra is a Le Mans Prototype racing car.It was the evolution of the successful R18 TDI, and was designed in year 2012 hours of Le Mans and the World Endurance Championship. It’s the same car as the R 18 e-tron, but without hybrid drive. The chassis is a carbon fiber monocoque, a very light and yet very safe design. The gearbox is a 6 speed electrically actuated unit, with ample use of carbon composite parts. All front and rear lights are made with LED, with a very distinctive tall lights design around the rear wing. The diesel engine is an evolution from the previous years’ 6 cylinder 120° middle of the motor’s V, right under the rear fin of the car. Maximum power is estimated at 550. Audi entered the 24 well as two R18-etron.C ar No.4, Jarvis and Mike Rockenfeller, reached the finish line in third position.
AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO
2012
AUDI E-TRON QUATTRO
2012 - Winner Le Mans / #1 - A.Lotterer, M. Fässler, B. Tréluyer
CW14
Year 2012 marked the first victory of a diesel-hybrid car with four-wheel drive in the 24h of Le Mans, as well as the second laurel in a row for André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoît Tréluyer. Audi evolved the R18 and R18 e-tron starting from the successful R18 TDI, whose aerodynamic lines and TDI V6 engine bear a close resemblance to those of their successor. The main competitor for this race was Toyota’s highly anticipated TS030, a gasoline-hybrid racer with four wheel drive. Despite leading briefly the race, a series of technical failures and accidents eliminated both Japanese cars from the race. The 2012 podium consisted entirely of Audi entries, with the second R18 e-tron and one R18 ULTRA in 2nd and 3rd place.
Lola B12/80
2012
LOLA B12/80
2012 - 24hLe Mans / #29 - M. Rostan, K. Ihara, J.D. Deletraz
CA39b
The Lola B12/80 is the latest evolution of the B08/80. It raced in the LMP2 category in both the European and American Le Manse Series championships, in year 2012. The English factory began designing cars for these races in 1999.Amongst its creations, MG and Aston Martin official cars. Lola Cars introduced a closed cockpit model for private teams in 2008. Chassis and crash box are carbon fiber made. Front and rear suspensions were of the push-rod type, with rocker actuated springs. The gearbox was a six gears X-trac unit, with steering wheel paddles. Brakes were four-pistons brake calipers from AP Racing , with ventilated carbon discs, on 18” wheels. Weight reached the minimum allowed of 900 Kg. The engine, even if Lotus badged, was in reality a 3.6 liter V8 Judd derived from BMW’s M3 unit. The Middle East Gulf Racing team entered the 2012 edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans with car n.29 driven by Marc Rostan, Keiko Ihara e Jean-Denis Deletraz.
Lola B12/80
2012
LOLA B12/80
2012 - Lime Rock / #27 - P. Dempsey, J.Foster, D.Cameron
CA39d
The Lola B12/80 is the latest evolution of the B08/80. It raced in the LMP2 category in both the European and American Le Manse Series championships, in year 2012. The English factory began designing cars for these races in 1999. Amongst its creations, MG and Aston Martin official cars. Lola Cars introduced a closed cockpit model for private teams in 2008. Chassis and crash box are carbon fiber made. Front and rear suspensions were of the push-rod type, with rocker actuated springs. The gearbox was a six gears X-trac unit, with steering wheel paddles. Brakes were four-pistons brake calipers from AP Racing , with ventilated carbon discs, on 18” wheels. Weight reached the minimum allowed of 900 Kg. This Lola B12 / 80 was purchased by the Dempsey Racing Team to compete in the 2011-2012 IMSA American championship. The owner of the team is American actor Patrick Dempsey, best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the American television series “Grey’s Anatomy”. Dempsey is a racing enthusiast and excellent driver. The model reproduces the car that raced with number 27 at Lime Rock in 2012 with drivers Joey Foster and Patrick Dempsey, that we choose to put on the driver’s seat with his multicoloured helmet.
