WEC Glickenhaus Hypercar - Page 36

**Aysedasi** · 25 May 2021, 18:03 (Ref:4053357)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

https://www.endurance-info.com/fr/la...u4rF8k4Wf_1224

It really does look the business!

Will you be at Goodwood Jim?

Napolis · 25 May 2021, 19:34 (Ref:4053363)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

It really does look the business!

Will you be at Goodwood Jim?

Of course. Please say hello!

**Aysedasi** · 26 May 2021, 08:36 (Ref:4053410)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

Of course. Please say hello!

I'll be sure to!

Pandamasque · 26 May 2021, 11:46 (Ref:4053441)

This car wouldn't look too out of place on certain roads in Sicily.

Napolis · 26 May 2021, 15:11 (Ref:4053465)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pandamasque

This car wouldn't look too out of place on certain roads in Sicily.

One day it will go there.

**joeb** · 28 May 2021, 12:42 (Ref:4053660)

Out testing today!

https://twitter.com/Glickenhaus/stat...964042242?s=19

seanyb505 · 28 May 2021, 13:21 (Ref:4053664)

709 in the what? 709 IN THAT WHAT?

Pandamasque · 28 May 2021, 13:47 (Ref:4053666)

In the sun.

**joeb** · 28 May 2021, 13:59 (Ref:4053668)

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanyb505

709 in the what? 709 IN THAT WHAT?

We have official confirmation of both cars now being operable! Testing with the other car, and so far not reporting any issues staying away from the P2 cars testing at the same time.

https://twitter.com/Glickenhaus/stat...184652288?s=19

Napolis · 28 May 2021, 15:31 (Ref:4053677)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

We have official confirmation of both cars now being operable! Testing with the other car, and so far not reporting any issues staying away from the P2 cars testing at the same time.

https://twitter.com/Glickenhaus/stat...184652288?s=19

All is going nicely. 709 is ready to race Portrimao.
708 will continue for hours and then head to The N 24 to lead the formation lap.
She will then be rebuilt for The FOS and Monza where both 708 and 709 will race..
We don't see separation of classes being an issue.

Napolis · 28 May 2021, 18:04 (Ref:4053691)

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...-underway.html

chernaudi · 28 May 2021, 21:42 (Ref:4053698)

Looks and sounds good. Maybe the time for sandbagging by Toyota and Alpine are over?

canaglia · 29 May 2021, 07:17 (Ref:4053720)

are they using the full lenght straight layout?
any news about top speeds? recall kolles lmp1 doing 350km/h 2 or 3 years ago when was testing there

Napolis · 29 May 2021, 08:28 (Ref:4053723)

Quote:

Originally Posted by canaglia

are they using the full lenght straight layout?
any news about top speeds? recall kolles lmp1 doing 350km/h 2 or 3 years ago when was testing there

VMAX is good as are lap times.
https://instagram.com/stories/parkerlewispro/2584163777438252258?utm_medium=copy_link

**joeb** · 29 May 2021, 12:37 (Ref:4053744)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

VMAX is good as are lap times.

https://instagram.com/stories/parker...dium=copy_link

Damn that sounds good running down the straight!

canaglia · 30 May 2021, 09:58 (Ref:4053811)

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...ance-test.html

about reliability, it seems they had only a power cable issue which is good considering that is some kind of issue that can happen anytime to any car.
New 2021 michelin specs seems to have a drastic drop off in the second stint...

are 2021 michelins based on toyota tires? recall back in 2018 and 2019 smp and rebellion complaining the same due tires better adapting to toyota AWD necessities than a RWD car.

**Adam43** · 30 May 2021, 11:23 (Ref:4053815)

There are two different sizes though that are meant to allow for different car characteristics. Whether there is more flexibility that is not 100% clear, but I don’t think so.

Michelin press release (it’s a riveting read!) page 7
https://www.michelin.com/en/publicat...nship-fia-wec/
Refers to Toyota using different tyres.

**joeb** · 30 May 2021, 12:40 (Ref:4053819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by canaglia

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...ance-test.html

about reliability, it seems they had only a power cable issue which is good considering that is some kind of issue that can happen anytime to any car.
New 2021 michelin specs seems to have a drastic drop off in the second stint...

are 2021 michelins based on toyota tires? recall back in 2018 and 2019 smp and rebellion complaining the same due tires better adapting to toyota AWD necessities than a RWD car.

When I read that article yesterday I was under the impression that the 2021 hypercar tire was an evolution of the LMP1 tire. But now the cars are much heavier so you would expect the wear on the tires to be different. It was my understanding that there could be a new tire construction for 2022 hypercars.

**Adam43** · 30 May 2021, 14:35 (Ref:4053840)

Apparently it he tyres were “ developed entirely virtually”! Got to love marketing people.

canaglia · 30 May 2021, 20:10 (Ref:4053974)

virtually developed michelin >>>>>>>>>>>>> real life developed pirelli

Pandamasque · 31 May 2021, 00:46 (Ref:4053999)

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeb

It was my understanding that there could be a new tire construction for 2022 hypercars.

Michelin will have to come up with a RWD-suitable Hypercar tire sooner or later for the hordes of VW LMDh cars. So why not use these 2 years to get real world feedback from Glickenhaus?

Ferrari333SP · 31 May 2021, 06:10 (Ref:4054011)

Rain forecast all weekend at the Nurburgring for the 24H; ughhghgh. Jim, hope your car has enough downforce to be both sticky and fast on the track in the rain. Rain makes it a much more open race now at least; getting close to the front in qualifying (or early in the race) will be key to build a gap to those behind you (who are more beholden to spray and slower cars) in the first couple of hours

Napolis · 31 May 2021, 06:21 (Ref:4054013)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Rain forecast all weekend at the Nurburgring for the 24H; ughhghgh. Jim, hope your car has enough downforce to be both sticky and fast on the track in the rain. Rain makes it a much more open race now at least; getting close to the front in qualifying (or early in the race) will be key to build a gap to those behind you (who are more beholden to spray and slower cars) in the first couple of hours

The Michelin's are very good in the rain.
We'll be fast at the Ring either way.
They are working on Hypercar tires with us. The 2022's are better but won't likely be ready in needed volume for this year
We agree with Toyota.
The LMP2's have to be slowed down.
LMH Le Mans time will be 3:30
LMP2 has to be 3:40.
Without clear separation I don't see LMH or LMDh being viable.

Mike E · 31 May 2021, 12:17 (Ref:4054057)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

We agree with Toyota.
The LMP2's have to be slowed down.
LMH Le Mans time will be 3:30
LMP2 has to be 3:40.
Without clear separation I don't see LMH or LMDh being viable.

Lasse · 31 May 2021, 20:43 (Ref:4054133)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Napolis

The Michelin's are very good in the rain.
We'll be fast at the Ring either way.
They are working on Hypercar tires with us. The 2022's are better but won't likely be ready in needed volume for this year
We agree with Toyota.
The LMP2's have to be slowed down.
LMH Le Mans time will be 3:30
LMP2 has to be 3:40.
Without clear separation I don't see LMH or LMDh being viable.

Could LMH be speed up for a reasonable cost or has the ship sailed on that option?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
[WEC] LMP Future Regulations (was Le Mans EVO rules - now hypercar rules)	CTD	ACO Regulated Series	8120	9 Nov 2023 22:19
[WEC] Aston Martin Hypercar Discussion	deggis	ACO Regulated Series	175	23 Feb 2020 03:37
[WEC] SCG 007: Glickenhaus Le Mans LMP1 Hypercar	Bentley03	ACO Regulated Series	26	16 Nov 2018 02:35
Glickenhaus Project(s) Discussion	The Badger	Sportscar & GT Racing	58	11 Nov 2018 19:16
Petrolheads note - Glickenhaus Ferrari P4/5	gfm	Road Car Forum	2	24 Aug 2006 15:58