"Cold Water for the BMW M3 GTR in the ALMS competition"
Peter Brock: Is there any chance we’ll again see the V8 engined M3 GTR back in ALMS competition?
Dr. Mario Theissen: At the moment there is no indication the ACO rules will change significantly for the GT class in the 2004 season, so the car is simple no longer competitive under the present, revised rules.
Consequently, at this time, BMW is concentrating its total effort on just three programs, Formula 1, Touring Cars and our Young Racing Drivers program, designed around our new Formula BMW cars, so there is no future program contemplated for the GTR. We would love to compete again with this type of car in the ALMS, but to do so we must have an even change to win. We are, however, thinking about running this car at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring next year, if the homologation requirements can be completed in time.
http://www.professionalsportscar.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/1825.html
Audin tulevaisuutta..
"Audi 2004 Plans-Coupe?"
Audi is being tipped to build an LM-GTP coupe, rather than another open-top prototype. The manufacturer reportedly is looking closely at running a coupe now that the discrepancies between closed and open cars have been removed.
Speculation was intensified following last week’s Sports Car Commission meeting, at which the 2004 rules were discussed out. A source told Autosport, "Audi must be planning a closed car. Their guys were concentrating on that area of the rules with a fine tooth comb."
http://www.professionalsportscar.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/1813.html
Ja hieman Lamborghini spekulaatiota...
http://www.professionalsportscar.com/dcforum/DCForumID1/1882.html
i just read that lamborghini IS preparing to have a GT car debut in 03 (not neccessarily run the whole season...perhaps a'la saleen in 2000). still undecided as to whether or not it will be the Murc in GTS or the Stella in GT.
Stella:n kanssa tulee jo aika kiire, jos meinaavat vielä 2003 ajaa, elleivät ole suunnitelleet kisaversiota samaan tahtiin katuauton kanssa. Murcielago kuullostais realistisemmalta. Tosin paha sanoa, haluaako Audi auton GTS vai GT-luokkaan. Murcielago GT-R artwork-versio
http://www.lambocars.com/framed/altered/murgtr.htm
EDIT:yhdistin kolme erillistä postausta yhdeksi isoksi
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