[WEC] Ferrari Hypercar Discussion

[kartman24]

Exciting times return at Le Mans, i always get a buzz in race week but the last few years have always been tempered by the realistic lack of competition for the outright win without the intervention of mechanical delays. The good times are back baby! Roll on June..........

[Lutzvic]

Originally Posted by kartman24

Exciting times return at Le Mans, i always get a buzz in race week but the last few years have always been tempered by the realistic lack of competition for the outright win without the intervention of mechanical delays. The good times are back baby! Roll on June..........

so true!

[Mike E]

Hello! Turtle spots horse at Sebring.

https://youtu.be/Ize1rE7T8fE

[Mike E]

Originally Posted by Mike E

Hello! Turtle spots horse at Sebring.

https://youtu.be/Ize1rE7T8fE

I hope it sounds less like a piece of farm equipment in real life

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Mike E

I hope it sounds less like a piece of farm equipment in real life

I was noticing that as well. But thought the best part was when it got passed by a road going Corvette!

[Sodemo]

Originally Posted by Mike E

I hope it sounds less like a piece of farm equipment in real life

Yep, probably the worst sounding of all the LMH and LMDh cars.

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by Mike E

I hope it sounds less like a piece of farm equipment in real life

Yep! Don't know that recordings of that are going to inspire the way prior cars from Ferrari did.


The 296 GT-3 isn't a whole lot better.

[veeten]

But one has to remember, it's a 120° V-6 engine that is based on the same architecture as the 296 GT and the 1.6L Formula 1. The power train also uses their F1-based hybrid unit, same as what Acura(Honda) has and what Alpine will be using for their LMDh entry.

[veeten]

Then again, a better question... Was it a proper shakedown, or a demo test? And with whom; AF Corsa or Risi Competition...

Someone knows...

[joeb]

Originally Posted by veeten

Then again, a better question... Was it a proper shakedown, or a demo test? And with whom; AF Corsa or Risi Competition...

Someone knows...

I would guess a legitimate factory test since they race there in about 7 weeks.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by joeb

I would guess a legitimate factory test since they race there in about 7 weeks.

Yeah, that's straight factory with AF Corse running the teat since they're running the cars. Now if Ferrari invited observers that's another matter and I would not at all be surprised, especially given the Ferrari desire to have their badge on the car. I wouldn't be surprised if they make the most chassis of anyone building them. The sales values alone could fund the team with collectors, especially for LM or Sebring cars

[joeb]

Back at Sebring again. Looks like a damp track but not sure if they ran in the wet

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...r-testing.html

[Coach Ep]

It was a dry rain!

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by joeb

Back at Sebring again. Looks like a damp track but not sure if they ran in the wet

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2023/...r-testing.html

What a beauty!!!

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by FIRE

What a beauty!!!

It really does look seriously good!

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

It really does look seriously good!

Yep, they've been clever with the livery, keeping the BHF and rear wing(s) black reveals the beautiful shape of the car, which massively helps the aesthetic. I love it!

[kartman24]

With only 12 days to go to the first race for the Ferrari i am assuming that the car is currently going through the homologation process as the Le Mans entries should that had not yet been done. Presume they have to have completed it before Sebring?

[deggis]

Originally Posted by kartman24

With only 12 days to go to the first race for the Ferrari i am assuming that the car is currently going through the homologation process as the Le Mans entries should that had not yet been done. Presume they have to have completed it before Sebring?

Before Sebring.

[Mike E]

Ferrari behind the scenes video

https://youtu.be/w2rlTSTPY0Y

[kartman24]

Thanks for posting that, interesting video, looking forward to it`s first race next week

[joeb]

This was pretty interesting too, Bob and Bill Riley doing an design analysis of the new Ferrari.

https://www.autoweek.com/racing/more...0Non%20Openers

[skycafe]

Tops, thanks!

[veeten]

Early times have them in 5th, but right behind the Porsche. Here we go...

[veeten]

Very interesting... While the #51 was in the paddock, there were representatives from Dallara working on the car Sunday. Looks like they had a lot of input to the design and manufacture of that chassis, or they just happen to "stop by" while working with Cadillac on theirs.

[kartman24]

Does anyone know if the car going to need a new monocoque?