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Old 24 Feb 2013, 09:10 (Ref:3209892)   #76
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They said (DOME) that they are working on a 2014 car but only participate with the support of a manufacter. They said to, that they will prepare a LMP 2 version... could they doing a Dome P2 with the Nissan P2 engine ????

That would be awesome, but i don´t think it will happen... but in the other end if Nissan want to upgrade to LMP1 without doing everything a Join venture with DOME (S103) is very clever inded!!
My point was that Nissan might not be happy with Oreca and Toyota's partnership, and therefor seeks a partner which can build a chassis capable of beating the Oreca in 2014 (if they build one?)
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 09:42 (Ref:3209906)   #77
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We (Ten-Tenths Forum) has always heard hints of a LMP1 program before the announcement (see Toyota and more or less Porsche), and there just haven't been anything indicating a Nissan LMP1.
I find a Renault much more likely.
Of Porsche too? Guesswork maybe but I remember that it came like completely out of the blue, especially considering the timing (end of Jun, after LM and the WEC announcement).
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 09:46 (Ref:3209908)   #78
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I doubt that this is in any way related to F1. Renault would not want to dilute their image in F1 by allowing an in-house-Nissan-re-badged Renault engine to come into the game. This MUST be related to some sportscar involvement, whether P1, P2 or GTE.
He meant rebadging Renault engines as Nissans in LMP1...
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 09:54 (Ref:3209911)   #79
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My guess is that it is sportscar related - my fear is that it is a Deltawing type project for the 56th garage and not a full blown head to head with Audi, Porsche and Toyota - which of course is my hope.

Is there there is also a chance of a full on GTE assault?
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 10:13 (Ref:3209916)   #80
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Im hoping its a P1 but Im leaning more towards a GTE GTR which also would be most welcome.

We'll find out soon enough I guess
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 10:22 (Ref:3209919)   #81
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He meant rebadging Renault engines as Nissans in LMP1...
That would indeed be coherent with Renault's current strategy in F1 which has clearly paid dividends. I would hope however that the announcement relates to more than "just" an engine re-badging effort and includes some efforts/developments on the chassis side.
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 17:58 (Ref:3210066)   #82
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I just saw a render on Endurance Info's Facebook page, it's possible that Nissan hasn't totally dropped the Deltawing and is readying a Nismo Deltawing coupe for LMP1 (w/ the GT-R engine?)
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:09 (Ref:3210070)   #83
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I just saw a render on Endurance Info's Facebook page, it's possible that Nissan hasn't totally dropped the Deltawing and is readying a Nismo Deltawing coupe for LMP1 (w/ the GT-R engine?)
I would suggest that pretty much impossible at this point.
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:11 (Ref:3210072)   #84
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I just saw a render on Endurance Info's Facebook page, it's possible that Nissan hasn't totally dropped the Deltawing and is readying a Nismo Deltawing coupe for LMP1 (w/ the GT-R engine?)
I doubt it. The DeltaWing concept (whether in open-top or coupe form) does not comply with the LMP rules. It would require a specific derogation from the ACO in order to be able to compete in the LMP1 class. The DeltaWing concept is basically dead as far as the FIA WEC and the 24h of Le Mans are concerned. Only remaining opportunity for the DeltaWing concept is ALMS in 2013 or possibly the "Grand-AmLMS" starting from 2014.
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:24 (Ref:3210076)   #85
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I just saw a render on Endurance Info's Facebook page, it's possible that Nissan hasn't totally dropped the Deltawing and is readying a Nismo Deltawing coupe for LMP1 (w/ the GT-R engine?)
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:32 (Ref:3210080)   #86
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Do believe this is it.








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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:43 (Ref:3210083)   #87
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It wouldn't be on Michelin's, it would be Bridgestone's.
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 18:47 (Ref:3210084)   #88
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Note, that rendering came from this fan site....

http://www.aliasguy.com/DW-Coupe-LMP1/index.html
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Old 24 Feb 2013, 19:23 (Ref:3210102)   #89
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Why? Nissan announced they were done with the DW.

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Why? Nissan announced they were done with the DW.

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What's the use of continuing with the deltawing if you can't compete for overall victories. I to believe they will announce some kind of sportscar program for either LMP1 or LMP2.
I hope they do LMP1 with a factory effort. Just for the sheer excitement of having 4 factories pushing each other to deliver the best results they can.
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That's a fan's photoshop, as Brett already posted, and I already saw just a few posts back. Not a Nissan release. Thanks, though.
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That's a fan's photoshop, as Brett already posted, and I already saw just a few posts back. Not a Nissan release. Thanks, though.
You asked "why"... answer was that because some fan thinks so.
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You asked "why"... answer was that because some fan thinks so.
I asked Horndawg "why" because Nissan said no DW, with alink... oh, nevermind.
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"Big" does not necessarily imply positive, so I'm be cautious with my expectations. Even if Nissan announce a P1 program, there could also be a pullout by someone else (Toyota, Lotus or Audi).
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Lotus is not in LMP racing.
They have badged a LMP2 effort and the car they're currently building for this season.
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"Big" does not necessarily imply positive, so I'm be cautious with my expectations. Even if Nissan announce a P1 program, there could also be a pullout by someone else (Toyota, Lotus or Audi).
Pessimist To way the tweet is written sounds more positive than negative. Also, it doesn't say the "news" are big but that the "names, manufacturers and teams" involved are.

If there was a pullout bombshell coming, I think the tweet would be a lot clearer...
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You asked "why"... answer was that because some fan thinks so.
You think?

The remarkable part is that no matter what the news is, it was kept a true secret till the end! Nissan is a very large international company and it is so easy for things to leak out, yet no one really came out to spill the beans. Kudos to everyone who knew it, but resisted the urge to tell, even anonymously!

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