Fastest Le Mans car headed for auction and new McLaren MP4-12C Spider ...
This weekend the Circuit de la Sarthe will be the host of the sixth biennial Le Mans Classic. One of the off-track highlights promises to be the Articurial Motorcars auction. Included in the sale is the entire Heuliez collection, which not only features many unique concept cars but also the WM P88 Peugeot. Originally sponsored by Heuliez, this 1988 Group C racer holds the distinction of clocking the fastest time ever at Le Mans. Driven by Robert Dorchy, it was officially timed at 405 km/h on the Saturday evening of the 1988 race. We have taken a closer look at this fascinating machine, which will most likely be the record holder for many years to come due to the installation of two chicanes in the long straight. Among the other stars of the sale with a Le Mans history are an Audi R10 TDI, a Saleen S7R and a Peugeot Evo 1 Bis.
There will be even more interesting machines out on track during the weekend, ranging from several Ferrari 512s, to the unique Jaguar E2A and one of three Porsche 936 works cars. Early next week you will of course be treated to an in-depth, and well illustrated report from the event and the auction.
Earlier this week McLaren released the full details of the McLaren MP4-12C Spider, which will be the second model of the British manufacturer's recently launched road-car line up. Thanks to the 'MonoCell' carbon fibre monocoque chassis, no additionally reinforcements were needed to make up for the removal of the roof. Like its closest rival, the Ferrari 458 Spider, the new open top McLaren boasts a foldable metal roof. Compared to the coupe, virtually no weight was added so the MP4-12C Spider offers very similar performance figures with the added benefit of open motoring.
Enjoy the links:
1988 WM P88 Peugeot - Images, Specifications and Information
2012 McLaren MP4-12C Spider - Images, Specifications and Information
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