FIA GT FIA GT 2009 Discussion - Page 27

**chunterer** · 6 May 2009, 18:53 (Ref:2456697)

Quote:

Originally Posted by werner

Well, there is a sort of Nascar-like engine under the bonnet: a 5l V8. A shame that they did not put the 3,8 V6 turbo in it: much more special compared to the other big NA-engines in the serie, more like the roadcar, and much more modern.

Quite, and there's the rub I guess? As we know, the 2010 regs say 5.0l or 5.5l engines and so far we've only seen people wanting to run the 5.0l with the GTR and the Ford.

My friends were asking me at the weekend why the car had a big V8 lump in it and not the twin turbo from the road car..... My answer was... 'well yes, you might well ask!'

I suspect the rumbling engine note from what's in it now would sound better than the V6TT though?

MikeH · 6 May 2009, 19:18 (Ref:2456709)

Just as well Michael Bartels and Co weren't on hand to hear and see the splintering crunch in the bodywork of the stricken MC12 on Sunday when it was towed away and rode over it's loose wheel!

Had fun all weekend and absolutely adored the new Ford GTs - the GT-R was a bit anonymous though - a little quiet and a bit too saloon shaped to fit in amongst the other GT1s. Still interesting to see something new.

GT3 was the star of the weekend for the third year running - great cars on show there and the new Jag and Alpinas sounded great. Brilliant racing again and put the GT1/2 race to shame.

**chunterer** · 6 May 2009, 19:38 (Ref:2456718)

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Originally Posted by MikeH

Had fun all weekend and absolutely adored the new Ford GTs - the GT-R was a bit anonymous though - a little quiet and a bit too saloon shaped to fit in amongst the other GT1s. Still interesting to see something new.

GT3 was the star of the weekend for the third year running - great cars on show there and the new Jag and Alpinas sounded great. Brilliant racing again and put the GT1/2 race to shame.

I agree, great action, great cars!

I actually thought the 'GT1' Ford GT was just a GT3 car with big wings and a less restricted engine, rather than a new car though Mike?

You sure the Nissan was quiet??? Odd and perhaps a bit basic it may look in comparison but a shrinking violet it certainly ain't!

MikeH · 6 May 2009, 19:57 (Ref:2456731)

Maybe I just couldn't really hear it properly among the scream of the MC12s and the massive grumblings of the Fords, Chevys etc!

**chunterer** · 6 May 2009, 20:24 (Ref:2456750)

Oh god no, it isn't the same as the great rumbling Vette's but (cannot stop myself chuckling whenever they go past like grumpy animals!!) but I reckon it's got a crisper exahust note than the Saleen and not too dissimilar to the GT2 Aston maybe?

I felt the Ford GT was over revving if anything, bit like it was undergeared or something?

MikeH · 7 May 2009, 10:31 (Ref:2457118)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

not too dissimilar to the GT2 Aston maybe?

That's the closest comparison I'd make, yeah.

geeteeone · 7 May 2009, 12:32 (Ref:2457220)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chunterer

I felt the Ford GT was over revving if anything, bit like it was undergeared or something?

I think it's just that we've become used to the larger capacity air restricted engines, which barely make much more than 6500 rpm. The smaller GT1-2010 engines can rev all the way to 7500 and beyond.

HORNDAWG · 5 Jun 2009, 21:41 (Ref:2476215)

Thomas Biagi to LAA in place of Guillaume Moreau. Here

L.P.

dxk1 · 6 Jun 2009, 00:47 (Ref:2476290)

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Originally Posted by HORNDAWG

Thomas Biagi to LAA in place of Guillaume Moreau. Here

L.P.

Not a bad pickup. Biagi has had some success in FIA-GT, so this bodes well for LAA.

DK

rich07 · 6 Jun 2009, 01:49 (Ref:2476300)

Great news for LAA, should be a good pairing, Massen aint half bad either.

And more good news for the Vette teams

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Originally Posted by fiagt.com

The GT Bureau has announced a change in the balance of performance rulings for the FIA GT Championship, from Oschersleben and until further notice.

Those competitors with a Corvette C6R, homologated as the Corvette Z06, homologation number GT1-002, have a choice of options :

They can either increase the diametre of the restrictor to a maximum of 31.3 mm. Or they can increase the restrictor to a maximum of 31.6 mm and increase the minimum weight of the car by 10 kg (to 1100 kg) The choice must be declared to the Technical Delegate and confirmed to the Stewards by the end of scrutineering.

AndrewF31 · 6 Jun 2009, 18:11 (Ref:2476607)

I wonder if the whole fallout with Moreau was because LAA had Biagi ready to sign?

Biagi will be replaced in the Matech Ford GT by Marc Hennerici: PLM
Hennerici drove the Ford GT a few weeks ago at the Nurburgring with the Reader/Matech joint team (the team that had to substitute their lost Lamborghini). Car should continue going well.

rich07 · 7 Jun 2009, 01:07 (Ref:2476730)

The Aston Martin Vantage is back in GT2 for Oschersleben with AMR Hexis Racing in the hands of Makowiecki and Mücke. Should be a good race.

Splendid Cat · 7 Jun 2009, 06:25 (Ref:2476776)

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Originally Posted by dxk1

Not a bad pickup. Biagi has had some success in FIA-GT, so this bodes well for LAA.

DK

Bit of an understatement given 2 outright championships...

jab · 18 Jun 2009, 20:15 (Ref:2486090)

I might have missed it elsewhere on the forum (I can't find anything but you never know around here...) but this week's Autosport magazine reported that Bucharest has been cancelled. New mayor got voted in and he seemingly doesn't like racing, so the event's been called off

Ratel has said the race will be replaced, possibly with a race at the Hungaroring towards the end of August

dxk1 · 18 Jun 2009, 23:24 (Ref:2486206)

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Originally Posted by jab

I might have missed it elsewhere on the forum (I can't find anything but you never know around here...) but this week's Autosport magazine reported that Bucharest has been cancelled. New mayor got voted in and he seemingly doesn't like racing, so the event's been called off

Damn idiot!

DK

werner · 21 Jun 2009, 08:18 (Ref:2487336)

http://www.fiagt.com/newsitem.php?key=2043

mirkob · 26 Jun 2009, 13:59 (Ref:2491095)

Sangari Team Brazil will join the FIA GT at Spa:

http://www.fiagt.com/newsitem.php?key=2063

ger80 · 26 Jun 2009, 15:29 (Ref:2491143)

so no FIA GT in the UK live on Setanta anymore ...

**chunterer** · 26 Jun 2009, 16:43 (Ref:2491191)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

so no FIA GT in the UK live on Setanta anymore ...

Indeed not, I assume you know of Setanta's fate ?

That'll explain why its' not on anymore, and I suspect not much else will be either!!

ger80 · 26 Jun 2009, 18:42 (Ref:2491277)

Yes, but its bad for FIA GT not to have TV coverage in the UK anymore ...

cmk · 26 Jun 2009, 19:04 (Ref:2491298)

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Originally Posted by mirkob

Sangari Team Brazil will join the FIA GT at Spa:

http://www.fiagt.com/newsitem.php?key=2063

DKR back with a largely professional lineup sounds good. Anyone know what tyres they'll run? The picture is too small. Could be Dunlops or Pirellis instead of Michelins though - DKR/PSI has historically run both on their Corvettes.

NightStalk3r · 26 Jun 2009, 19:53 (Ref:2491319)

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Originally Posted by cmk

DKR back with a largely professional lineup sounds good. Anyone know what tyres they'll run? The picture is too small. Could be Dunlops or Pirellis instead of Michelins though - DKR/PSI has historically run both on their Corvettes.

Michelin man at the rear is abit of a giveaway...

airbusA346 · 26 Jun 2009, 19:54 (Ref:2491321)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmk

DKR back with a largely professional lineup sounds good. Anyone know what tyres they'll run? The picture is too small. Could be Dunlops or Pirellis instead of Michelins though - DKR/PSI has historically run both on their Corvettes.

Image on E-I shows Michelin logos on the car.

http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...viewBrazil.JPG

Tom.

**chunterer** · 26 Jun 2009, 21:47 (Ref:2491362)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ger80

Yes, but its bad for FIA GT not to have TV coverage in the UK anymore ...

It will pop up on another channel i'm sure, if not for the next race then maybe the one after that.

AndrewF31 · 10 Jul 2009, 20:00 (Ref:2499147)

AF Corse will debut the new Maserati Granturismo MC GT4 at the Spa race of the European GT4 championship:
EI

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