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Originally Posted by krt917
More recently, I think the 1999 BMW V12 deserves to be in the list:
I don't think that this is quite correct. The Toyotas and Mercs made the headlines, but the BMWs quietly got on with the job and were quicker than people expected: almost as quick as the Toyota GT-One but, if memory serves, with better fuel consumption.
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Indeed, the #17 BMW qualifed 3rd on the grid with a 3:31.209 not far behind the #1 Toyota GT1 which took pole with a 3:29.930. Beating 2 of the 3 Toyota's and outqualifying all the Mercedes was quite a achievement. IMO.