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20 Dec 2004, 22:54 (Ref:1184476)
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Cars
Antbody know anything about these cars?
Mirage M 6 V12 http://www.thegaffer.com/motorsport/...proto_1973.jpg Ferrari 312 PB74 http://www.thegaffer.com/motorsport/...proto_1974.jpg |
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21 Dec 2004, 01:52 (Ref:1184565)
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Ouch, the Ferrari is ugly! I love those cars but the snorkle and rear deck on that one, YIKES.
The Mirage had the Westlake engine-correct? |
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21 Dec 2004, 14:13 (Ref:1185014)
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Yes. Developped by J. Wyer, I.Bailey and Mr Weslake, the Mirage M6 V12 3litres appeared on LM track in 1973 during the 31 march/1st april practices. The engine was a Ford-Weslake 3 litres with 465 hp.
It was heavier than the common Mirage, but was larger and longer. D. Bell made a 3'56"70 on this car as Ganley did 3'40" with the classical Mirage spyder. Finally, the Mirage M6 spyder were chosen for the race. (source : annual 1993) |
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21 Dec 2004, 17:08 (Ref:1185142)
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Good shot, Pascal !
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21 Dec 2004, 18:36 (Ref:1185213)
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From the looks of the Mirage it is at a high speed the way the body is setting down on the chassis.
Even with the body setting down, look how much ground clearance the car still has; as it should be. I have the Weslake book at home, if I remember right, Harry never was happy about how poorly that engine was treated by various concerns. I think he thought no one had ever really tried to make it work. Bob |
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