Petit Le Mans 2008 Rumors / Entries Thread - Page 4

dj choc ice · 28 Aug 2008, 21:35 (Ref:2277127)

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Originally Posted by tux

This weeks autosport has an article on an lmp1 hybrid zytek. Says that today in detroit the wraps are set to come off the project and that the car could compete at petit le mans.

maybe under the corsa motorsport team banner, effectively a defacto works team?, if its true then it all unravels now with zytek and becomes clear, i just hope the hybrid doesnt sound anything like the dishwasher 908's and R10's!

cmk · 28 Aug 2008, 22:37 (Ref:2277153)

The buzz coming from various sources, particularly Marshall Pruett, suggests that Corsa is to be a Zytek 2-car factory outfit in '09, with a possible PLM race debut for the program. Frank Biela is mentioned as 3rd driver - interesting given his continuing Audi connections.

AU N EGL · 29 Aug 2008, 00:19 (Ref:2277189)

LG did put his entry in for PLM. 2 other drivers TBD

**joeb** · 29 Aug 2008, 03:25 (Ref:2277232)

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL

LG did put his entry in for PLM. 2 other drivers TBD

It'll be good to see those guys back on the track

Graham Goodwin · 29 Aug 2008, 05:41 (Ref:2277261)

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Originally Posted by cmk

The buzz coming from various sources, particularly Marshall Pruett, suggests that Corsa is to be a Zytek 2-car factory outfit in '09, with a possible PLM race debut for the program. Frank Biela is mentioned as 3rd driver - interesting given his continuing Audi connections.

Frank's contractual obligations to Audi end in December

The Badger · 29 Aug 2008, 10:25 (Ref:2277379)

I cant see him leaving the Audi fold after so many wins , both in Touring cars and sportscars and more importantly Le Mans . I would have thought he would retire into a ambasador position at Audi .

Sarthe82 · 29 Aug 2008, 10:54 (Ref:2277388)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I cant see him leaving the Audi fold after so many wins , both in Touring cars and sportscars and more importantly Le Mans . I would have thought he would retire into a ambasador position at Audi .

I read a couple of weeks ago that that is the intention with Pirro, not said the same about Biela other than the R8 GT3 testing role announced this week.

HORNDAWG · 29 Aug 2008, 15:38 (Ref:2277517)

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Originally Posted by cmk

The buzz coming from various sources, particularly Marshall Pruett, suggests that Corsa is to be a Zytek 2-car factory outfit in '09, with a possible PLM race debut for the program. Frank Biela is mentioned as 3rd driver - interesting given his continuing Audi connections.

Hmm, article on the Corsa Zytek but it does not state where or when it will debut. Guess we will have to wait another hour for the team to announce at Detroit.

L.P.

Speed-King · 29 Aug 2008, 15:48 (Ref:2277523)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/70131 more info here. Aiming at a debut at PLM. Sounds like one car for the moment.

WMUCarGuy · 29 Aug 2008, 16:12 (Ref:2277541)

I hope the livery ends up being more exciting than in that WSJ pic...

**FIRE** · 29 Aug 2008, 16:32 (Ref:2277551)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/70131 more info here. Aiming at a debut at PLM. Sounds like one car for the moment.

veeten · 29 Aug 2008, 18:19 (Ref:2277605)

Here's more info...

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...9983/1531/FREE

deggis · 29 Aug 2008, 19:05 (Ref:2277641)

From Autosport:

The car features a KERS system, similar in principal to that being introduced to Formula One next season. The Zytek will use lithium-ion batteries, mounted next to the driver in the monocoque for safety. They will be charged by and drive a motor generator unit between the engine and gearbox, and is expected to produce an extra 40bhp.

Autoweek:

The ethanol-fueled engine is a newly designed Zytek 90-degree, normally aspirated 4.5-liter V8 with four overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, with an output of 625 hp. The electric motor is a direct-drive Zytek proprietary design powered by an on-board lithium-ion energy-storage system with a KERS (kinetic energy recovery) supplemental regeneration system.

As they actually call it "KERS", so what's the relation to F1 then? Maybe meaning it's only FIA-homologated system? Hopefully nothing to do with the actual rules KERS rules in F1, too restricted.

Dead-Eye · 29 Aug 2008, 19:12 (Ref:2277647)

KERS is really just a generic acronym - Kinetic Energy Recovery System. That doesn't necessarily say anything else about it.

cmk · 29 Aug 2008, 19:13 (Ref:2277650)

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Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

Frank's contractual obligations to Audi end in December

True, but PLM is in October, and that is what Marshall's blog referred to.

deggis · 29 Aug 2008, 19:27 (Ref:2277661)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

KERS is really just a generic acronym - Kinetic Energy Recovery System. That doesn't necessarily say anything else about it.

I know that but was it before FIA started using it (in relation to future F1 rules) couple of years ago? It's also commonly known as simply "regenerative brake".

Also ACO was reported (some endurance-info.com news) to be working with FIA regarding hybrid rules.

Dead-Eye · 29 Aug 2008, 20:01 (Ref:2277680)

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Originally Posted by deggis

I know that but was it before FIA started using it (in relation to future F1 rules) couple of years ago? It's also commonly known as simply "regenerative brake".

True, but that might just be them trying to convey to the public that they are just as advanced as F1

WMUCarGuy · 29 Aug 2008, 23:18 (Ref:2277801)

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Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

True, but that might just be them trying to convey to the public that they are just as advanced as F1

Or moreso advanced than F1 since our version will be RACING in 08.

minimangler · 30 Aug 2008, 00:03 (Ref:2277816)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

I hope the livery ends up being more exciting than in that WSJ pic...

Looks like it was cut out of Toca 2 Touring Cars, graphic wise.

deggis · 30 Aug 2008, 23:35 (Ref:2278429)

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Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

Or moreso advanced than F1 since our version will be RACING in 08.

Or as advanced as F1... because:

Zytek have won a two year contract to develop and supply Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) for the 2009 season, when the regulations permitting the use of hybrid auxiliary drives become effective. Zytek had discussions with a number of F1 teams but finally agreed an exclusive deal with one team.

http://www.zytekgroup.co.uk/Default.aspx?tid=254

**joeb** · 2 Sep 2008, 16:53 (Ref:2280196)

Looks like the debut of the Eco Radical might be in doubt. They aren't going to be at Silverstone next weekend, so I wonder if they will make it to Petit?

mattcat · 2 Sep 2008, 17:32 (Ref:2280206)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Looks like the debut of the Eco Radical might be in doubt. They aren't going to be at Silverstone next weekend, so I wonder if they will make it to Petit?

What is the problem this time?

Fogelhund · 2 Sep 2008, 19:02 (Ref:2280285)

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Originally Posted by mattcat

What is the problem this time?

Highly likely that the car still isn't ready to race.

Aslak Vind · 2 Sep 2008, 20:03 (Ref:2280341)

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Originally Posted by Fogelhund

Highly likely that the car still isn't ready to race.

The few times I have seen this project, it has been thrown together rather than being a result of evolution. So yes, the car is hardly ready, and the question is if it ever will be..

AU N EGL · 2 Sep 2008, 20:37 (Ref:2280384)

did not they say the Zytek hybrid will be AT PLM. Did not say it will RACE at PLM.

Hope it does race.

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