2015 Japanese Super GT - Page 8

MagVanisher · 24 Dec 2014, 06:39 (Ref:3487597)

@AkioAsakura95

Any proof of having a one-season deal with Mercedes for Goodsmile Racing? I'm sorry to tell you this, but you're being a BMW fanboy most of the time!

Until you show me some proof that Goodsmile Racing will be racing a BMW M6 in 2016 after racing with the Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3, I won't answer your "opinionated" post for the time being. I'm not saying that I hate you, but let's be realistic here for 2015 Super GT season!

TF110 · 24 Dec 2014, 09:48 (Ref:3487628)

Great to see the Lotus project coming together! I will follow them closely and hope they prove competitive.

AkioAsakura95 · 24 Dec 2014, 13:11 (Ref:3487679)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Autosport web,
GSR's SLS GT3 (MY2015) is the last lot production chassis of SLS.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=62299

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagVanisher

@AkioAsakura95

Any proof of having a one-season deal with Mercedes for Goodsmile Racing? I'm sorry to tell you this, but you're being a BMW fanboy most of the time!

Until you show me some proof that Goodsmile Racing will be racing a BMW M6 in 2016 after racing with the Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3, I won't answer your "opinionated" post for the time being. I'm not saying that I hate you, but let's be realistic here for 2015 Super GT season!

@MagVanisher
Piece of cake,
The proof of the one-season deal to changed other manufacturer is they used Porsche in 2010 season instead of BMW. Secondly, the proof number two is Mercedes SLS GT3 will no longer competitive because they competitive year is 2 years (for 2013 and 2014) and Nissan GT-R GT3 will updated the new specs and more competitive and Audi R8 LMS ultra also the same( not sure about that). Then, this chassis is the last chassis of SLS as shown above.

Lets me predict that who will win champion for 2015 Super GT season:
NDDP Racing , (#21) Audi Team Hitotsuyama( not sure) but for SLS AMG is the disadvantageous for the other team, then if GSR champion result score worse than last season (example: GSR has no win or didn't win a podium) then GSR will choose BMW M6 GT3 as well. （This same as Team Taisan here for changing Porsche to Nissan GT-R GT3 for 2014 season)。 But not sure about that for 2015 Super GT season

TheNo1F1Fan · 24 Dec 2014, 14:44 (Ref:3487693)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkioAsakura95

@MagVanisher
Piece of cake,
The proof of the one-season deal to changed other manufacturer is they used Porsche in 2010 season instead of BMW. Secondly, the proof number two is Mercedes SLS GT3 will no longer competitive because they competitive year is 2 years (for 2013 and 2014) and Nissan GT-R GT3 will updated the new specs and more competitive and Audi R8 LMS ultra also the same( not sure about that). Then, this chassis is the last chassis of SLS as shown above.

Lets me predict that who will win champion for 2015 Super GT season:
NDDP Racing , (#21) Audi Team Hitotsuyama( not sure) but for SLS AMG is the disadvantageous for the other team, then if GSR champion result score worse than last season (example: GSR has no win or didn't win a podium) then GSR will choose BMW M6 GT3 as well. （This same as Team Taisan here for changing Porsche to Nissan GT-R GT3 for 2014 season)。 But not sure about that for 2015 Super GT season

Well I don't care at all.

Japanese Samurai · 24 Dec 2014, 16:56 (Ref:3487722)

Studie BMW Z4 GT3 hill climb video @Hakone Mazda Turnpike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORu58PY1S_g

NaBUru38 · 24 Dec 2014, 17:27 (Ref:3487726)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

The (slightly) longer bonnet will be appreciated by the artists and livery designers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Having a long hood is a perfect canvas for putting anime characters!

Haha!

rich07 · 24 Dec 2014, 20:24 (Ref:3487747)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Studie BMW Z4 GT3 hill climb video @Hakone Mazda Turnpike.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORu58PY1S_g

I really enjoyed that, thanks for posting it. I liked how they used a variety of different cars, was interesting to hear the drivers thoughts also.

Bobby_status · 25 Dec 2014, 01:31 (Ref:3487793)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORu58PY1S_g#t=431
Studie AG made a appearance at the 1st Motorhead Hill Climb event at the Mazda Turnpike located on Hakone mountain.

Japanese Samurai · 25 Dec 2014, 07:38 (Ref:3487816)

SUBARU will announce 2015 SGT participation plan at 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon on Jan 9-11.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=62326

Japanese Samurai · 25 Dec 2014, 08:33 (Ref:3487820)

Direction racing's news
Direction racing have four GT3 cars (458 (MY2015), 911GT3R, R8LMS, MP4-12C) for 2015 season.
They will participate in SGT, S-Tai, SCR series and Macau GT by these cars.
About SGT, they will prepare two professional drivers.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=62331

TheNo1F1Fan · 25 Dec 2014, 09:39 (Ref:3487828)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

Direction racing's news
Direction racing have four GT3 cars (458 (MY2015), 911GT3R, R8LMS, MP4-12C) for 2015 season.
They will participate in SGT, S-Tai, SCR series and Macau GT by these cars.
About SGT, they will prepare two professional drivers.
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=2&no=62331

Is it their option for their 2015 season?

MagVanisher · 25 Dec 2014, 10:18 (Ref:3487834)

Honestly, having four different cars for Direction Racing is mind-boggling!

Not only it's a logistical nightmare as you have to transport a lot of parts for those cars, but it's gonna take a lot of maneuvering when it comes to maintaining them.

Japanese Samurai · 25 Dec 2014, 12:16 (Ref:3487845)

According to Motor Fan Illustrated magazine,
the assumed specific fuel consumption of NR20A engine is 230g/kWh.
According to this, engine output is about 590 bhp.

MagVanisher · 25 Dec 2014, 16:15 (Ref:3487861)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Motor Fan Illustrated magazine,
the assumed specific fuel consumption of NR20A engine is 230g/kWh.
According to this, engine output is about 590 bhp.

Wow, that's 10 HP shy from the 600 mark! Still, this year's GT500 class is faster than before and I'm hoping they'll continue this way!

TF110 · 25 Dec 2014, 22:47 (Ref:3487894)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Japanese Samurai

According to Motor Fan Illustrated magazine,
the assumed specific fuel consumption of NR20A engine is 230g/kWh.
According to this, engine output is about 590 bhp.

How does that compare to the lmp1 cars fuel rate? Anyone know?

Japanese Samurai · 26 Dec 2014, 10:03 (Ref:3487925)

Motor Fan Illustrated magazine says that
the durability of current NRE (Nippon Race Engine) is 3000km.
Toyota finally tries to extend this to 10,000km for the future possible Le Mans use.

carbon_titanium · 26 Dec 2014, 10:04 (Ref:3487927)

has been reported the torque figure too?

Japanese Samurai · 26 Dec 2014, 10:35 (Ref:3487928)

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbon_titanium

has been reported the torque figure too?

No.

MagVanisher · 26 Dec 2014, 10:44 (Ref:3487929)

Well, seems that Toyota wants to bring their Nippon Race Engine to Le Mans in the future. Good for them!

Of course, bringing the engine to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and back to Super GT duty might be plausible, but I wonder if the durability increase would affect the engine's performance as it might potentially become a game-breaker?

gustavobamba · 26 Dec 2014, 10:56 (Ref:3487933)

This Nippon Race Engine is the engine that power the current GT500 car´s?????

MagVanisher · 26 Dec 2014, 10:57 (Ref:3487934)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gustavobamba

This Nippon Race Engine is the engine that power the current GT500 car´s?????

Yes, together with Super Formula this year.

TF110 · 27 Dec 2014, 00:12 (Ref:3488017)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagVanisher

Well, seems that Toyota wants to bring their Nippon Race Engine to Le Mans in the future. Good for them!

Of course, bringing the engine to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and back to Super GT duty might be plausible, but I wonder if the durability increase would affect the engine's performance as it might potentially become a game-breaker?

Seemed to work for the variations of the RV8

I wonder if they plan for the LM use of this engine for the TS0(50?) or for customers.

MagVanisher · 27 Dec 2014, 00:28 (Ref:3488021)

Bringing their 4-cylinder engine for privateer use in Le Mans would be plausible, but Toyota would have to extend the lifespan of the engine first.

I think they should make a third car and turn into a guinea pig for the Nippon Race Engine.

Japanese Samurai · 27 Dec 2014, 08:15 (Ref:3488050)

According to Autosport magazine,
the price of the GT500 carbon brake is 360,000 yen for 1 set (4 pieces).

carbon_titanium · 27 Dec 2014, 10:00 (Ref:3488059)

360000 yen are only 3000$, not so much expensive I guess. A set of carbon brakes for street supercars like 458, mp4, or bentley etc... is much more expensive.

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