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looks .. Lister-ish
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Maybe I'm not the best person to comment on Aerodynamics, but it looks like a large rectangular box, and just by looks, I'm not convinced that it's going to be any faster than the lister. Are there any other Prototypes using the 'Ford V8' that will be in the back of the LS1?
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17 Jul 2006, 12:01 (Ref:1658124) | #55 | ||
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I'm confused as to what engine Lavaggi is using - some reports are saying it's a PME tuned 6 litre Ford V8, others are saying its a Ford Cosworth HB unit, which is an ex-F1 engine and the same engine used in the old Jaguar XJR-14. Bizarrely, DailySportsCar mentions both in its piece about the Lavaggi. I can't see the Cosworth HB being competitive with LMP1 restrictors, so I'm guessing it's the larger PME engine.
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17 Jul 2006, 12:26 (Ref:1658156) | #56 | ||
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The car looked like finished on a rush, while the offcials were inspecting it they took off the nose and reattaching it proved a major challenge. It looks bulky and far from finished, lots of work to do for the Lavaggi team if they don't want to become the next Lister prototype....
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Yes, the engine information is very confusing:
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But we´re not sure whether the latest Konrad engines are from PME or Roush (Franz changed the engine tuner). So there is something to research |
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It also says that the engine currently in the car apparently came from Konrad, and suggests it may be an ex-Saleen unit. Just a wild guess, but if Konrad uses Roush engines, could Lavaggi be using an ex-Konrad Roush as a temporary measure until the PME engines arrive? |
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Anyone know where the chassis was built , and by who ?
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18 Jul 2006, 06:00 (Ref:1658814) | #61 | ||
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The engine confusion is justified - Giovanni did talk about the HB but it is indeed a PME tuned 6 litre V8 in the car
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22 Jul 2006, 18:04 (Ref:1662247) | #62 | ||
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23 Jul 2006, 07:33 (Ref:1662541) | #63 | ||
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We talkes to the team last week. The bought two PME engines, based on the 6l V8 Ford engine which is also the basis for some PME Saleen engines made for Konrad.
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24 Jul 2006, 19:40 (Ref:1663603) | #64 | ||
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That doesnt bode well , if Konrad reliability is anything to go by !!!
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They start with an unknown chassis and an unknown engine (in LMP). Think that doesnt makes it easier to find where you have to work. Think they better use a known Judd engine, because they know that it is the chassis if they are to slow.
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Has Lavaggi tested their car since they launched it at the Nürburgring?
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No sign of the car on the Donington LMS entry list..........
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It's almost reminiscent of the Brun and Konrad WSC cars, which showed up at the Nurburgring in 1991 and thence we never really heard of again. Be a real shame if that happened to the Lavaggi. I'm the first to admit I was a skeptic about it being much more than a wind tunnel model but the series needs the cars.
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22 Aug 2006, 13:01 (Ref:1688721) | #71 | |
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The car got its shakedown recently in Vairano (some minor electrical problems were found) and will debut at Jarama. Xavier Pompidou will be the second driver; Giovanni Lavaggi of course the first.
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Are there any reasons given as to why Lavaggi are missing Donington ?
I know it looks boxy , but im still looking forward to seeing exactly what it looks like . I kinda like the nose !! |
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According to endurance-info they were able to do almost 100 km, so a decent number of laps. There were some minor electrical problems. They did not want to take any risks and postponed the debut.
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25 Aug 2006, 10:24 (Ref:1691330) | #75 | |
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The minor electrical problems were in the engine according to pitstop.tv.
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