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Lotus LMP2 car
Lotus

Lotus will take part in Le Mans 2012

In our modern times, I think there's plenty of stuff that died out about the motor industry and the personality of the car makers and the people who run them. At Lotus however we just keep finding that genuine example of British pluckiness. They just don't want to let go of their ambitions or, worse still, fall behind. Their latest...

Toyota LMP1 racer
Toyota

Toyota kicks Le Mans project into high gear

Since the registering time frame for Le Mans is drawing to a close, more and more action on this matter is turning up on the matter. After Peugeot's surprise announcement about cancelling off their Le Mans 24 Hour project, the "slot" will be filled in by Toyota who've entered the final stages of development on their car. The Japanese firm...

Honda Performance LMP1 Racer
Honda

Honda Performance reveals new LMP1 racer

Let's get one thing clear from the outset, while Honda Performance does have something to do with this new racer, it's not exactly their achievement. This is a Highcroft Racing ARX-01e racer that is powered by a Honda Performance engine. The ARX-01e is based on the LMP2 car that Highcroft Racing used to win everything in the ALMS and therefore...

2011 Honda LMP2 engine
AcuraHonda

Honda introduces new engine for 2011 LMP2 race cars

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest announced revised technical regulations that will go into effect for the 2011 season and the current LMP1 and LMP2 classes will be combined into a single class based on the current P2 regulations but with smaller racing engines. The new rules also imply the creation of a new P2 class but that's least relevant right...