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I totally agree. The front of the Toyota is a classic looking car. The side view is like a lightning badly drawn, but I don't care. That team deserve a victory, but as you said, if they doesn't surprise everybody with a great performance at the LM test...
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"Les Suisses au Mans" speculate that talks will be renewed between Buemi and Porsche after LM for a possible cooperation in the future. Just speculation, but an interesting one.
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Toyota should take some of that record $18billlion profit they made this past fiscal year and bless TMG next year. That might change anyone's mind thinking about leaving the team. They arent lacking in money, so I hope Akio can change the attitude of those signing off on the funds pertaining to the lmp1 project.
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12 May 2015, 06:29 (Ref:3536654) | #2629 | ||
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It certainly is in the top 3 LMP1H's . I think they are all great looking and are all going to contribute to a great season
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12 May 2015, 07:44 (Ref:3536668) | #2631 | |
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Little update on Nakajima's rehabilitation. Good to know hes making progress.
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I personally like the Audi's looks, a mad scientist type fellow seems to of gone crazy with the aero. I like them all tbh, isn't that why we all like the championship so much? Such diversity under the skin but also the looks of them all.
Drivers like to move about now and again, i'd like to see Button in a Toyota. A level minded chap who looks after his car. |
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For me the actuall Toyota TS040 the the prettiest of them all... by far. So I have no clue what you are talking about.
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LMP1-H isn't exactly a bastion of stylistic elegance, the form must follow function in such critical aero/cooling environments. But there's a lot to appreciate in all three cars. |
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12 May 2015, 12:53 (Ref:3536750) | #2637 | ||
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The Peugeot 908 HDI FAP was what caught my attention while having a gaming marathon at a friend of mine in '08.Picked up some snippets from Eurosport and was immediately mesmerized by it's sheer beauty.Best looking prototype ever at Le Mans in my opinion and the reason for becoming an endurance racing addict.Especially beautiful with the Le Mans aero.
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I have a soft spot for the early 908s with their black livery.
To stay on topic I would say that I think the TS040 is probably the best looking current LMP1 car. The livery could be better (and also more red.) I thought the first R18 was gorgeous but the current R18 not so much. Not particularly opinionated on the aesthetics of the 919. |
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12 May 2015, 19:44 (Ref:3536833) | #2639 | |
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I wonder if the new LM spec Toyota will still have the same basic look? Mostly closed front bodywork, lights etc.
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12 May 2015, 20:39 (Ref:3536849) | #2641 | |
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They need more hybrid power. I think a new engine wont come until 2017, but a new battery system and a third car is what I think should happen next season.
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12 May 2015, 21:18 (Ref:3536859) | #2642 | ||
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We been wanting that for a while now havent we? Toyota should commit to sports car racing for the long haul. Where else would they go after 2017?
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Third car won't make them any faster, just less likely to fail from attrition. So far this years car looks a little wanting. Think, Nissan is coming with 3 cars (so far) do you think 3 snowballs in hell melt any slower than 2? There's no magic to 3 cars.
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12 May 2015, 22:38 (Ref:3536886) | #2644 | |
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What does this year's car have to do with 2016? Going by comments from Toyota, it seems like theres a much better chance they get the budget for 3 cars next year. As far as their pace is concerned, we'll have to wait a few more weeks unless somehow times from their Spa test leak. If that happens Im sure another debate on their pace will spring up.
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Only that the car has to have the pace to win - this year, next year, any year, third car only helps the odds but the pace is the necessary element. |
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We dont know their pace, at least with the LM package. And if the budget allows for a third car next year, it should allow for more development with it. Plus theyre making a new hybrid system just for 8mj, I think that will help a lot.
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14 May 2015, 06:35 (Ref:3537308) | #2647 | ||
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Me and my brother said last year when the #7 car retired in the early hours, Toyota missed the only year they really had to win.
Audi didn't have the best package and Porsche was in a development year. I really want them to win as they are my favourite! I struggle to see them doing it unless the German teams have a major flop. |
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They've missed their chance and as it stands now, both the TS030 and TS040 will fade away in racing history as beautifull sportscars that just weren't fast enough. Like all Toyota Le Mans racers have... |
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Isn't that what Toyota always has been, fast? Toyota's issue last year was reliability and accidents, not their speed. Until Toyota wins I will always think of them having 90% of the package, but they never achieve the last 10%, which always evades them. However, I would not judge Toyota out, Le Mans is Le Mans and it will always come up with surprises. |
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