Rumours of a new P1 Team? - Page 3

Hugewally · 3 Jan 2008, 09:56 (Ref:2098456)

I think modified to be an open top and accept a Porsche engine & drive train sounds better than chopped up.

ss_collins · 5 Jan 2008, 17:46 (Ref:2100185)

fascinating cars the WSC95's one was a modded Jag and one wasn't.

Mal · 7 Jan 2008, 14:41 (Ref:2101201)

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Originally Posted by JAG

But are Aston Martin seriously going to run a program spending £25m+ a year to compete with Audi and Peugeot, or more likely badge a chassis, or fund a derivative of one with the V12 installed and operate a customer type program that's a step up from a regular customer car.

Remember Nissan commisioned Lola to build their late 80's Group C car, plenty IMSA GTP cars were based on the older Lola chassis, while Mazda purchased the chassis/rights to the TWR XJR-14 in '92, which incidently then went on to be a factory Porsche!

And Audi commisioned Dallara to build the R8 - most manufacturers use racing car specialists to help with their cars so AM using Lola would be no surprise to me.

jhansen · 7 Jan 2008, 17:58 (Ref:2101325)

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Originally Posted by Mal

And Audi commisioned Dallara to build the R8 - most manufacturers use racing car specialists to help with their cars so AM using Lola would be no surprise to me.

Commisioned, or told Dallara this is what we want go build it? Big difference.

Fogelhund · 7 Jan 2008, 18:16 (Ref:2101339)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

Commisioned, or told Dallara this is what we want go build it? Big difference.

Indeed big difference. From what I understand, Dallara took the role of being a parts supplier for Audi. They received an order, with exact specifications as to what to build, the tolerances, everything. A made to order part.

AU N EGL · 7 Jan 2008, 23:14 (Ref:2101523)

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Originally Posted by jhansen

Commisioned, or told Dallara this is what we want go build it? Big difference.

Or worked together, both with great knowledge in different areas of the car.

ss_collins · 7 Jan 2008, 23:26 (Ref:2101531)

I heard about another new P1 team the other day. Which will be fun

alwayswatching · 8 Jan 2008, 01:49 (Ref:2101578)

OK, so do tell then.

ss_collins · 9 Jan 2008, 14:53 (Ref:2102633)

The first bit of news from brum is that the Lola LMP2 is on display in model form.

More and better pics when I get to the hotel

http://www.racecar-engineering.com/n...show-2008.html

Truckosaurus · 9 Jan 2008, 17:03 (Ref:2102705)

DSC are reporting that the Lola LMP1 coupe announcement will be at midday tomorrow....

Mal · 9 Jan 2008, 17:19 (Ref:2102719)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

DSC are reporting that the Lola LMP1 coupe announcement will be at midday tomorrow....

Isnt that roughly the same time as the Aston Martin statement?

JAG · 9 Jan 2008, 17:21 (Ref:2102723)

Is there a particular reason why the P2 Lola is on the Autosport stand, but Lola themselves will be announcing the first P1 customer?

Is the P1 car under wraps because of the rumours of a manufactuer link-up?

Dauer 962 · 9 Jan 2008, 17:25 (Ref:2102728)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Isnt that roughly the same time as the Aston Martin statement?

Aston Martin 10.45

Lola´s first B08/60 LMP1 customer 12.00

Tom908V12 · 9 Jan 2008, 17:27 (Ref:2102733)

And I think Charouz also has an announcement tomorrow

Truckosaurus · 9 Jan 2008, 17:28 (Ref:2102734)

...and do Lola have their own stand? If not, we can cross reference against organisations that do have a stand...

The other phrase that may be of note in the DSC report is that this year's Autsprout Show will be the "best ever" for Sportscar/GT fans.

I hope so, as I'm going Friday and didn't spot the twofer discounts until after tickets had been purchased.

mariantic · 9 Jan 2008, 17:35 (Ref:2102739)

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Originally Posted by JAG

Is there a particular reason why the P2 Lola is on the Autosport stand, but Lola themselves will be announcing the first P1 customer?

Is the P1 car under wraps because of the rumours of a manufactuer link-up?

The LMP2 Coupe model is on the Lemo Stand ( Stand no: E512 in Hall 19, Autosport Engineering)

The Charouz Lola LMP1 (2007) is on the Staubli stand (Stand no E208 in Hall 19 in Autosport Engineering)

Mariantic

ss_collins · 9 Jan 2008, 17:41 (Ref:2102742)

That is correct. There is a prodrive announcement at 1045hrs. I'll put detail up straight after

Speed-King · 9 Jan 2008, 18:15 (Ref:2102760)

Could it be that Lola announce the Lola-Aston, because it is not factory enough for a genuine Aston Martin/Prodrive announcement?

JAG · 9 Jan 2008, 20:14 (Ref:2102863)

Prodrive run the DBR9's as a customer business first, factory team second.

I wonder if they are looking to expand their business with an engine program exclusively with Lola?

We'll soon find out!

rdjones · 9 Jan 2008, 20:29 (Ref:2102874)

It's going to be an interesting day tomorrow, rather looking forward to it. Guess I will see you tomorrow Sam.

ss_collins · 9 Jan 2008, 22:35 (Ref:2102985)

yup you will. I know it will be very interesting

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