Dome LMP Discussion - Page 21

Just-Right · 23 Oct 2009, 08:42 (Ref:2567726)

I would love to see this car next year. Still is one of the better looking cars. With a good engine package, Dome can surely beat some other petrols (or diesels).

**Bentley03** · 24 Oct 2009, 10:24 (Ref:2568561)

I agree with Just-Right. The car was spectacular at Le Mans in 2008 (my personal favourite), and I too would love to see a 2010 race programme put in place. No need for Toyota power, I'd be more than happy with Judd power again, especially since 2010 would appear to be the last year for the big capacity P1 engines.

X-Markets Deutsche Bank sponsored Rollcentre Dome S102 Judd anyone?

The Badger · 24 Oct 2009, 10:31 (Ref:2568567)

One of the best looking coupe's too , alone with the EE .

Tom908V12 · 27 Jan 2010, 12:54 (Ref:2620310)

HEY !!!! According to today's Autohebdo magazine DOME would have sent candidature for an invitation for the 2010 24h of Le Mans !!!!!!

Fantastic news if it's true AND if ACO accepts the team !!!

**joeb** · 27 Jan 2010, 14:54 (Ref:2620377)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

HEY !!!! According to today's Autohebdo magazine DOME would have sent candidature for an invitation for the 2010 24h of Le Mans !!!!!!

Fantastic news if it's true AND if ACO accepts the team !!!

Wow, that's great! Did the article say if the entry was a DOME entry like a couple of years ago, or is it a different team with a DOME chassis?

Tom908V12 · 27 Jan 2010, 15:47 (Ref:2620391)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Wow, that's great! Did the article say if the entry was a DOME entry like a couple of years ago, or is it a different team with a DOME chassis?

Apparently in the name of DOME

Mal · 27 Jan 2010, 16:28 (Ref:2620411)

I wonder who is funding it?

CTD · 28 Jan 2010, 07:05 (Ref:2620795)

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Originally Posted by Mal

I wonder who is funding it?

Toyota again?

Mal · 28 Jan 2010, 08:18 (Ref:2620819)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Toyota again?

I hope so - ironic if it is coming out just one day after Toyota have denied all knowledge of a Le Mans programme!

CTD · 28 Jan 2010, 08:24 (Ref:2620824)

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Originally Posted by Mal

I hope so - ironic if it is coming out just one day after Toyota have denied all knowledge of a Le Mans programme!

Would be a bit typical of these "big time" secrets

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But i always believed that the Dome s102 was a Toyota paid project, so they could keep in touch with Le Mans, and not have to same flaws like with the Gt-One (and what Peugeot had).

Mal · 28 Jan 2010, 08:29 (Ref:2620830)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Would be a bit typical of these "big time" secrets

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But i always believed that the Dome s102 was a Toyota paid project, so they could keep in touch with Le Mans, and not have to same flaws like with the Gt-One (and what Peugeot had).

Yes Toyota are known for that - I believe that the original '90's GT1 prototype was a means to build the team ready for their F1 entry.

CTD · 28 Jan 2010, 08:51 (Ref:2620841)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Yes Toyota are known for that - I believe that the original '90's GT1 prototype was a means to build the team ready for their F1 entry.

Exactly, but that route has been proven bad a few times..
Peugeot used it too in the early 90's (905->F1 V10).
And now with Toyota never receiving anything for their HUGE commitment.

Robbo28 · 28 Jan 2010, 09:55 (Ref:2620879)

I'm sure Toyota will want to keep their involvment quiet what with announcing 700 job loses in the UK this morning!!

DanShenise · 29 Jan 2010, 00:29 (Ref:2621370)

^^^^ Not to mention halting sales on 50% of the vehicles they sell in the US and recalling hundreds of thousands more, without a fix for the recall.

Tom908V12 · 29 Jan 2010, 10:01 (Ref:2621542)

And I'm sure Toyota has NO involvement in DOME participation to LM

The Badger · 29 Jan 2010, 15:36 (Ref:2621737)

Whats the rumoured engine choice please ?

Be nice to see an Acura engine in the back of it .

CTD · 29 Jan 2010, 17:06 (Ref:2621802)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Whats the rumoured engine choice please ?
Be nice to see an Acura engine in the back of it .

Would the Acura be powerfull enough for Le Mans?.
I think it'll be a AIM/Judd, maybe AMR?.
A surprise announcement of a adapted Toyota engine would be nice

**joeb** · 29 Jan 2010, 17:09 (Ref:2621806)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Would the Acura be powerfull enough for Le Mans?.
I think it'll be a AIM/Judd, maybe AMR?.
A surprise announcement of a adapted Toyota engine would be nice

Along those lines, Lotus has made mention of LMP1 aspirations, and their current road cars have Toyota based engines, so I wonder if some type of synergy could exist in their programs?

CTD · 29 Jan 2010, 17:12 (Ref:2621808)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Along those lines, Lotus has made mention of LMP1 aspirations, and their current road cars have Toyota based engines, so I wonder if some type of synergy could exist in their programs?

Would be a good "cover" for Toyota to get a better toe in the water.
Perhaps a Cosworth/Toyota V8 engine?

Dead-Eye · 29 Jan 2010, 19:24 (Ref:2621906)

Next year they could probably just stick the GT500 engine into a P1...no point in developing something new

CTD · 29 Jan 2010, 19:31 (Ref:2621909)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

Next year they could probably just stick the GT500 engine into a P1...no point in developing something new

Is it reliable enough?.
Im thinking the F1 V8 would be better.

Dead-Eye · 29 Jan 2010, 19:38 (Ref:2621915)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Is it reliable enough?.
Im thinking the F1 V8 would be better.

SGT has endurance races and the engines have to last 4 rounds.

As reliable as current F1 engines are, I don't see one surviving in a prototype at Le Mans.

CTD · 29 Jan 2010, 19:58 (Ref:2621927)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

SGT has endurance races and the engines have to last 4 rounds.

As reliable as current F1 engines are, I don't see one surviving in a prototype at Le Mans.

But could be modified for Le Mans.
If a Le Mans engine can be used in a F1, then it should do the other way around.

But anyway if Toyota get the huge problems they are in now fixed, i think it's most likely for them to develop a new Hybrid V8 (maybe together with Cosworth to cut costs), developed out of the info from SGT and F1.

LeMans.pt · 29 Jan 2010, 21:36 (Ref:2621979)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

SGT has endurance races and the engines have to last 4 rounds.

As reliable as current F1 engines are, I don't see one surviving in a prototype at Le Mans.

Not even an LMS round...

prototype · 31 Jan 2010, 22:09 (Ref:2623260)

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Originally Posted by LeMans.pt

Not even an LMS round...

I do, they have to run at least 2 race weekends in F1.

3 free practices totalling 4 hours, 30 minutes qualifying, 2 hour race.

I think it is safe to say the best teams run their engines atleast 5 hours a race. That is definately longer than an LMS race. It would be interesting to see a F1 engine in a 2011 prototype.

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