Race of the Century - A Le Mans Challenge [RESULTS RELEASED]

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2023 Viettor Vurai. Designed and engineered in Indonesia.
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2023 FMW CR1 GT3 Evo



The brand-new CR1 GT3 Evo serves as the ultimate endurance racing machine from FMW, representing an evolution from last year’s CR1 GTE. While the 5.5 litre naturally aspirated V8 is a carryover, there’s a greatly improved aero package with both improved downforce and cooling. A lower, wider body allows for wider tyres and improved suspension, while also previewing the Life Cycle Refresh for the CR1, coming in 2024.
It sports the FMW CR Factory Works livery - in one of a few pride-themed colorways - in silent, peaceful protest for human rights.



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I’ve made 5 liveries for the same car, can I submit all of them?

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You can include all of them in your presentation post, but choose only one to be used for the judging poll pictures.

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2023 Calypso Sombra GT3



Seen here wearing the Kitsch TV colors, the new Calypso Sombra puts the GT in GT3. Based on Calypso’s continent crosser, it takes advantage of its stability and reliability. A race-spec version of the road car’s 4.0 biturbo V8 produces 720 hp in its most aggresive map, and is mounted behind the front axle in true FR GT fashion. A full aero package is present, ensuring the car sticks to the ground during high-speed cornering, and keeps everything cool through grueling endurance races.



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The 2023 Gavril Phoenix GT3, built off of the roadgoing KingSnake model, this car has a Gavril 6.0 V8 “CopperHead” engine, with two turbochargers, making 1,000 horsepower and 700lb-ft of torque. This car was a big comeback from the previous generation, with its heavily updated styling, and new engine options. This car features a basic gray and blue livery with Gavril branding and some sponsors.



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Tarske confirms plans for the 24 Hours of Le Mans

Although the Tarske Hypercar program had a rough development and seemed uncertain at one point, today the German brand confirmed that the two full season WEC cars will be joined by a third factory entry from the IMSA WSTC as well as two customer cars, making it 5 entries for their return to the endurance classic.

DHP will run the factory entries, while LMP2 veterans SD Racing and touring car legends Italia Corse will race a customer entry each.

Tarske has been racing on and off in GT championships for the last three decades (their last participation at Le Mans was in 1989, with the Tarske E27-02), but 2023 marks an awaited return to top tier sportscar racing for them.

When asked about the possibility of a win on the debut of the PX-6, driver of the #12 car Daniel Humánez told us: “This is the race everybody wants to win, and of course we also want to win but it’s going to be a hard race for everyone. The spirit of Le Mans is to keep fighting until the end no matter what, and we will give everything we have on the track”.

Like most cars of the brand, the new Tarske PX-6 LMDh is powered by a six cilinder boxer engine, in this case a 3.0L twin turbocharged ICE coupled with a an electric motor, sending a combined 500kW to the rear wheels.

The liveries of the five cars were also revealed this week:

#12 Tarske DHP Motorsport

#14 Tarske DHP Motorsport

#13 Tarske DHP USA

#61 SD Racing

#8 Italia Corse

Gallery






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2023 Nerruci 223P LMH
In partnership with KSK Motorsport

Nerruci new hypercar for the 2023 World Endurance Championship (WEC) has come to fruition, although the journey through LMP1 category has resulted in Subpar performances, their new Le Mans Hypercar is hoped to be the saving grace of the manufacturer. As of 2023, they’ve only got 1 team with their car on the grid, Nerruci will be putting all their resources to continue to push the boundaries of the new LMH category despite missing a few races in the last couple of seasons, they have high hopes for the 223P. The team they’ll be partnering in the 2023 WEC Season is KSK Motorsport. KSK Motorsport partnership with Nerruci is long as they have been racing in IMSA in the GTLM category with the 460LFZ GTRS since 2012 and the two hopes to bring success in WEC. The high experience that both Nerruci in the WEC series will bring KSK Motorsport up to new heights in the Motorsport World.

KSK Motorsport will be racing under the number #46 and will be sponsored by IMD.

The early renders of the car:





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The Leisurely GSX collection dates back to 2014. The first generation at the time was a mess except for the engine
Now the sixth-generation GSX is here
The newly developed 4.1L twin-turbocharged V-shaped 90-degree 8-cylinder engine bursts out at 999 horsepower at 9000RPM
In order to cooperate with the new engine, a smaller and lighter AWD system is specially designed, which is 70 kg lighter than before
Completely overthrow the aerodynamic design, the downforce is 3 tons at 300 kilometers, and the air resistance is reduced by 0.2, the chassis continues to use the Venturi effect as the basis, and redesigns to reduce the drag coefficient


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Leisurely CNR is Leisurely’s earliest sports car series
CNR is an acronym for Cheap New Age Sports Car
Since the CNR4 was discontinued in 2017, fans have clamored for an all-new CNR sports car
Well today he came back with CNR4 GT3 as a track performance verification car
Therefore, Leisurely replaced CNR with the third-generation GSX’s 3.1L twin-turbocharged V-type 90-degree 6-cylinder engine
610 horsepower at 9000RPM
The transmission system is designed with a lighter AWD system, which is 100 kg lighter than before
Compared with the previous generation, the aerodynamic design has not changed much, because the movable aerodynamic kit cannot be used, so we installed a Venturi effect diffuser, the downforce is 2 tons at 300 kilometers, and the air resistance is reduced by 0.1, about The chassis replaced the previous multi-link suspension with pushrod suspension and lowered the body by 10mm


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The Empir-Leisurly XM4 is the first sports car produced by a joint venture between Leisurely and Empir
XM4 LR is on the stage as a track performance verification car before mass production
Therefore, Leisurely replaced the XM4 with a 3.1L twin-turbocharged L-type 6-cylinder engine after cylinder expansion
600 horsepower and 800 Nm burst out at 7800RPM
In terms of transmission system, a seven-speed gearbox with lighter weight is designed
The aerodynamic design has developed and designed the whole vehicle modular kit in the direction of endurance. The downforce is 1.7 tons at 300 kilometers, and the air resistance is reduced by 0.3. Regarding the chassis, the body is only widened by 110mm


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First seen as a full size mock-up at the Geneva motor show this year, Autodelta is unveiling it's competitor for this AES season ahead of the season starter at Sebring this weekend.

Powered by a bespoke twin-turbo V6 making 804 HP, the Nuvolari is now a fully hybrid LMH thanks to dual in-wheel electric motors, for a total output of around 980 HP. Advanced torque vectoring is used to keep the car under control in any situation



The car full-carbon monocoque has recived numerous upgrades in order to better work with new, refined aerodynamics of the car, with ample focus on reducing top-side wake and feed clean air to the rear wing and improve diffuser extraction. The side of the car focuses on controlling the wake of the car to feed clean air to the main cooling inlets.



The floor takes inspiration form F1 cars, with big Venturi tunnels superseeding flatter floors of old LMP’s. The nose shape of the car and use of less common in-wheel electric motors allows for ample air feeding from the floor up the front of the car, minimising side-air inlet and reducing the risk of feeding wheel wake to the massive floor. Side inlets are used to help floor extraction, granting very high floor efficiency in every track condition.



Born form our first ever road hypercar, the Nuvolari LMH has now evolved into a truebred racecar, ready to bring the battle on the asphalt of the most famous track of them all: Le Mans.


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2023 Milano Fenice Sedici



La pièce de résistance in the Fenice lineup, this V16 powered monster eschews the roadgoing aspirations of its predecessor, allowing it to become the ultimate endurance racing machine. It sports a full carbon fibre construction, with the body draping a one-piece tub, whose structure is strong enough to be considered an integrated rollcage. The design of the body ensures air flows in all the right places, providing immense downforce and cooling. Inside, the driver sits in the centreline of the car which, combined with the wraparound windshield, provides ultimate visibility. To aid this, high-resolution screens for the mirror cameras flank the driver.
It’s shown here wearing Milano’s signature Italian flag livery, proudly sporting the company’s longtime sponsor Ammonite Fuels, as well as social media site Ribbit.



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You originally built this car for a similar challenge, but didn’t have enough time to finish it for that one. However, this time, you have finally given us a proper presentation - and this time it definitely looks race-ready as an LMH, and everyone’s dream car in its base form.

@the-chowi The Fenice Sedici (named after its V16 engine) deserves its positioning as the pinnacle of the Fenice line - unencumbered by road car regs, this is surely the most extreme race car you have ever made!

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It would be perfect if I could add a little more detail.

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The following was originally written for the Geneva to Le Mans challenge.

This is the ÖKUL S99 model lineup
Brainchild of the NH division, the S99 is Ökul's take on modern hypercar.

In our minds, the art of modern hypercar is finding balance between power and aero.
The S99 NH is powered by an elecrically assisted 4-litre 6 cylinder boxer and features our most intricate aerodynamic solution ever.

It was designed from ground up with one primary purpose - to go fast.
And go fast it will, as Ökul NH Motorsport will be taking the S99 to arguably the hardest race of them all - Le Mans.

Meet the ÖKUL S99 NH & S99 NHMS LM.


Pictures of Ökul S99 NH










Spec sheet of Ökul S99 NH

Wheelbase, length & widht 2.88 m / 4.90 m / 2.09 m
Weight 1371 kg
Chassis Mid-engined
Carbon fiber tub, carbon fiber rear subframe
Panels Carbon fiber
Powertrain Ökul O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt
815.0 hp @ 6700 rpm, 955.0 Nm @ 3800 rpm,
redline @ 8000 rpm
+ 3 electric motors
Drivetrain ICU paired to 7-speed dual clutch transmission driving rear wheels
2 electric motors driving front wheels
0 - 100 km/h 2.20 s
Top speed 330+ km/h
Wheels Magnesium rims, sport compound tyres
Front: 21" rims, 305/35R21 104(Y) tyres
Rear: 21" rims, 335/30R21 106(Y) tyres
Brakes NH carbon ceramic
Front: 375 mm discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear: 375 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
100 - 0 km/h 28.5 m
Interior & luggage 2 lightweight carbon fibre sport seats, lined in lightweight leather
2 storage compartments under rear clamshell, in front of rear wheels
Production run 99 units




Pictures of Ökul S99 NHMS LM












Spec sheet of Ökul S99 NHMS LM

Wheelbase, length & widht 2.88 m / under 5.20 m / under 2.1 m
Weight 1100 kg
Chassis Mid-engined
Carbon fiber tub, carbon fiber rear subframe
Panels Carbon fiber
Powertrain Ökul O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt MS
804.5 hp @ 7400 rpm, 874.2 Nm @ 5800 rpm,
redline @ 8000 rpm
+ electric motor
Drivetrain ICU paired to 7-speed sequential transmission driving rear wheels
Electric motor driving front wheels
0 - 100 km/h 2.6 s
Top speed 340+ km/h
Wheels Magnesium rims, Duchemin race tyres
Front: 18" rims, 310/45R18 tyres
Rear: 18" rims, 340/40R18 tyres
Brakes NHMS carbon ceramic
Front: 375 mm discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear: 375 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
100 - 0 km/h 25.8 m


Ökul Motorcars AS, 2023

Deep dive into the technical solutions of the ÖKUL S99 model line-up

Ökul recently presented the S99 model line-up. In this post we’ll be taking a more thorough look at the technical concepts, specifications and design.


Take a look at the announcement here



Learn about Ökul S99 NH
Ökul S99 NH is our take on a modern hypercar. With a production run of only 99 units,
the S99 NH is the most exclusive Ökul road car to date.


Powertrain & drivetrain

Ökul S99 NH is powered by a combination of internal combustion unit and 3 electric motors.

The internal combustion unit is from our 4-litre 6 cylinder boxer family carrying code
O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt. The ICU has a single variable geometry turbocharger and it generates 815.0 hp @ 6700 rpm and 955.5 Nm @ 3800 rpm with redline @ 8000 rpm.



The internal combustion unit along with one 150 Nm electric motor (that also acts as a starter) form the primary powertrain assembly. There are two additional 100 Nm electric motors forming the secondary powertrain assembly. The electricity is stored in energy storage unit consisting of supercapacitors and lithium-ion battery. Former is used for rapid energy recovery and deployment, latter is used for offering up to 21 km of range in pure EV mode. All 3 electric motors can charge or discharge independently of each other offering efficient torque vectoring.

The primary powertrain assembly is paired to double clutch transmission with 7 forward ratios (and no reverse) driving rear wheels via an electronic limited slip differential. The secondary powertrain drives the front wheels and also acts as a reverse gear.

Chassis, suspension, brakes & wheels

Ökul S99 NH is built around carbon fibre monocoque chassis. The primary powertrain assembly is attached to carbon fibre rear subframe, the carbon fibre casing of the secondary powertrain assembly acts as the front subframe. The energy storage unit is enclosed under the front portion of the cabin floor. The 70 litre fuel cell is located behind the passenger compartment.

Ökul S99 NH is equipped with active push rod suspension. Stopping power is provided by NH carbon ceramic brakes: 375 mm disks with 6 piston callipers in the front and 375 mm disks with 4 piston callipers in the rear.

The tyres are wrapped around 21” single lug nut magnesium rims: 305/35R21 104(Y) in the front and 335/30R21 106(Y) in the rear.


Aerodynamics

Ökul S99 NH features our most intricate active aerodynamic solution ever. The car can generate 800 kg of downforce @ 250 km/h.

The centre section of the active front aerodynamic surface creates an air curtain layer above the nosecone and the canopy, the side section generates downforce and an air curtain around the sides of the canopy.
The vents on the sides create an air curtain around the front wheels.
Some of the air directed behind the front wheels enters the sidepods, some of it exits behind the front wheels producing downforce and sealing off the floor edge.
The roof scoop acts as a cold air intake for the ICU, the hot air is exhausted under the active rear wing. The cooling intakes direct cold air directly to the ICU cooling radiators, the hot air exits under the rear wing.
The diffuser generates majority of the rear downforce and can be stalled using flaps inside to lower drag. Air entering the sidepods goes through hybrid system cooling radiators and exits above the diffuser.

User experience and interface

Interaction with the S99 mainly takes place using the centre infotainment screen and the steering wheel. The car comes with predefined driving modes but a custom load-out of personalised modes can be created by the user. The modes allow changing the properties of every adjustable system present on the car.



By default the normal mode prioritises efficiency, using the full EV mode in urban setting with more aggressive regenerative braking. Transmission is in its smoothest setting if the ICU is needed, suspension is in its softest setting. Sport mode utilises the ICU at all times, the transmission and the suspension stay in their smoothest setting. NH mode gives the powertrain it’s full grunt, sharpens up the gearshifts but the suspension stays at its softest setting. NH track mode features most optimal setups for famous racetracks all around the world including Nürburgring Nordschleife, Spa-Francorchamps, Laguna Seca and more. Individual settings can be changed on the fly using the rotary switches on the steering wheel.



The car comes with alternative round steering wheel designed for driving on public roads. Both steering wheels feature magnetic paddles for gears, hall effect sensor paddles for axle lift and window washer (can be used as manual clutch paddles), buttons for indicators, rotary dial for wiper, rotary dial for drive mode and two scroll wheels. The main steering wheel has two additional rotary dials and buttons for changing settings.

Spec sheet of Ökul S99 NH

Wheelbase, length & widht 2.88 m / 4.90 m / 2.09 m
Weight 1371 kg
Chassis Mid-engined
Carbon fiber tub, carbon fiber rear subframe
Panels Carbon fiber
Powertrain Ökul O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt
815.0 hp @ 6700 rpm, 955.0 Nm @ 3800 rpm,
redline @ 8000 rpm
+ 3 electric motors
Drivetrain ICU paired to 7-speed dual clutch transmission driving rear wheels
2 electric motors driving front wheels
0 - 100 km/h 2.20 s
Top speed 330+ km/h
Wheels Magnesium rims, sport compound tyres
Front: 21" rims, 305/35R21 104(Y) tyres
Rear: 21" rims, 335/30R21 106(Y) tyres
Brakes NH carbon ceramic
Front: 375 mm discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear: 375 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
100 - 0 km/h 28.5 m
Interior & luggage 2 lightweight carbon fibre sport seats, lined in lightweight leather
2 storage compartments under rear clamshell, in front of rear wheels
Production run 99 units
Learn about Ökul S99 NHMS LM
Ökul S99 NHMS LM is built to race in the Le Mans Hypercar class. It follows it’s road going counterpart’s concept quite closely, but it features numerous modifications to comply with the LMH ruleset and be a better race car in general.


Powertrain & drivetrain

Ökul S99 NHMS LM is powered by extensively modified version of the 4-litre 6 cylinder boxer engine carrying code O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt MS. The single turbocharger is simpler than the one present in the road car. The ICU produces 804.5 hp @ 7400 rpm, 874.2 Nm @ 5800 rpm with redline @ 8000 rpm. Lubrication provided by Castroil. Coolant provided by Freezer.



The ICU is attached to 7-speed sequential transmission (with reverse) driving the rear wheels via a geared LSD.

The solitary electric motor powers the front wheels under acceleration, the energy is stored in supercapacitors. The exact specification will be determined by the LMH ruleset.

Chassis, suspension, brakes & wheels

Ökul S99 NHMS LM shares it’s chassis and rear subframe with it’s road going counterpart. Front subframe houses the electric motor. Placement of the energy storage unit and the fuel cell mimic the road car.

The push-rod suspension is passive to comply with the LMH ruleset. NHMS carbon-ceramic brakes were designed in collaboration with Stopgood: 375 mm disks with 6 piston callipers in the front and 375 mm disks with 4 piston callipers in the rear.

LMH race tyres are provided by Duchemin: 310/45R18 in the front and 340/40R18 in the back.

Aerodynamics

Ökul S99 NHMS LM shares it’s general philosophy with the road car but has all active elements removed and bodywork slightly lengthened. The exhaust is moved to comply with the LMH ruleset.


Spec sheet of Ökul S99 NHMS LM

Wheelbase, length & widht 2.88 m / under 5.20 m / under 2.1 m
Weight 1100 kg
Chassis Mid-engined
Carbon fiber tub, carbon fiber rear subframe
Panels Carbon fiber
Powertrain Ökul O-EB6 4.0 (A20) NHt MS
804.5 hp @ 7400 rpm, 874.2 Nm @ 5800 rpm,
redline @ 8000 rpm
+ electric motor
Drivetrain ICU paired to 7-speed sequential transmission driving rear wheels
Electric motor driving front wheels
0 - 100 km/h 2.6 s
Top speed 340+ km/h
Wheels Magnesium rims, Duchemin race tyres
Front: 18" rims, 310/45R18 tyres
Rear: 18" rims, 340/40R18 tyres
Brakes NHMS carbon ceramic
Front: 375 mm discs, 6 piston calipers
Rear: 375 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
100 - 0 km/h 25.8 m
Ökul Motorcars AS, 2023

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REMINDER: The entry submissions deadline ends today!

Today is the last day to submit your official entries! :bell:
Here’s the current list of entries as of writing:

@MCzenman (1 GT)
@BannedByAndroid (1 GT)
@04mmar (1 GT, 1 LMH)
@Oreology (1 LMH)
@KSIolajidebt (1 GT)
@RacingDukes (1 GT)
@Danicoptero (1 LMDh)
@Lazar (1 GT)
@TanksAreTryhards (1 LMH)
@the-chowi (2 GTs, 1 LMH)
@Tyhikastija (1 LMH)

@Kitami has sent me 3 different posts with no indication of which one is the final. I’ve already sent you a DM, so please clarify :slightly_smiling_face:

People who submitted for feedback but have yet to submit any official entries:

@Matt
@FrederikLenius
@Rise_Comics
@KenShiro
@Prium
@randomtuner
@Portalkat42
@DrDoomD1scord

Once again, please follow the instructions laid out in the OP for making an official entry submission and most importantly, don’t forget to double check the regulations sheet! :wink:

EDIT: Just to clarify, the challenge will officially close some time on June 6th, Anywhere on Earth. Please use this as reference for AoE time:

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Tio Motors/Automotive Le Mans 2023 grid


The Cr2640 LMDh


it have hybrid, it go brum brum brum

The Eagle GTE


Comparison


Dinosaur! Grrr

The Casuario LMH


Comparison


OHHHHH CAAAANNNAAADAAA

that’s it thx for your time

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Turból jv8 GT3 Evo2020



Specifications:

Dimensions

Length: 4,535mm
Width: 2,020mm
Wheelbase: 2,662mm

Powertrain

Type: V8 DOHC 32 Valve, Crossplane, Longitudinal
Displacement: 4,797cc
Fuel Delivery: Direct and Port Injection, Individual Throttle Bodies
Transmission: Xtrac Transversal Sequential 6 Speed
Maximum RPM: 8300
Power: BOP Dependent

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The 2023 ISN Canopus, spotted at the ISN Test Track



Compared to its earlier design, its aerodynamic elements have undergone a major overhaul, with a more traditional shark fin and roof scoop. Several new details can also be spotted, such as a more detailed floor edge, reprofiled sidepods and cooling louvres situated on the engine cover. Most noticeably, the livery has been changed to a more traditional Gulp style.

Experts reckon that the scoops previously thought to be its cooling inlets were, in fact, a feature similar to the “waterslide” design of contemporary formula 1 cars to bring high energy airflow to the rear floor. The actual sidepod cooling inlets have also been exposed, revealing their unusually forward position. Further, the sidepod undercut has been reshaped to a gentler profile, better allowing airflow to follow the side of the car without undergoing separation.

How will this new car do in Le Mans this year? There’s only one way to find out…

Summary

Powertrain:

  • ISN LME2890 2800cc 90 degree V6TT (power subject to BoP)
  • Sequential 7-speed XTrac gearbox
  • Limited slip rear differential
  • 200Kw front motor with open differential
  • 1.2kWh supercapacitor energy storage

Chassis:

  • ISN developed CF-aluminum honeycomb monocoque
  • Front pushrod/ rear pullrod suspension

Wheels and Brakes:

  • 18" magnesium alloy rims
  • Front: 310/680, Rear: 340/710
  • Front brakes: 375mm, 6-piston carbon ceramic
  • Rear brakes: 340mm, 4-piston carbon ceramic
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