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Photo Archives (1970-1982)


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Programme cover
Le Mans 24 Hours 1978
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 11/6/1978
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.640 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 150000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1978
24 h Le Mans (round 46)
FIA World Challenge for Endurance Drivers (round 5)

Start time: 10/6 16:00; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm,dry

Entry: 75

Practiced: 64

Started: 55

Classified: 17

Group 6 - Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:14, ST:12, CL:6

Group 6 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:15, ST:14, CL:1

Group 5 - +2000 (Gr.5+2.0) : P:9, ST:8, CL:3

Group 4 - Grand Touring +3000 (GT+3.0) : P:5, ST:4, CL:1

Group 4 - Grand Touring 3000 (GT3.0) : P:3, ST:3, CL:1

Le Mans GTP - +3000 (GTP+3.0) : P:2, ST:2

Le Mans GTP - 3000 (GTP 3.0) : P:4, ST:3, CL:2

IMSA GTX - +2500 (IMSA+2.5) : P:11, ST:9, CL:3

Entry list
Le Mans 24 Hours 1978

Photos by courtesy of: Arnaud Sigg , Paul Kooyman , Philippe Hubert , Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Jacques Vigné

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 7.12.2005

Last photo update on this page: 27.9.2008


1 1 - Renault Alpine A443 #A443/1 - Renault Sport Renault Alpine A443 #A443/1 – Renault V6 2138cc Turbo S+2.0
Renault Sport (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Renault elf

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)/Patrick Depailler (F)

listed, never drove: Patrick Tambay (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 279 laps

Grid: 2nd(3:28.4)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

2 2 - Renault Alpine A442B #A442/3 - Renault Sport Renault Alpine A442B #A442/3 – Renault V6 1997cc Turbo S+2.0
Renault Sport (F) Open bodywork with hardtop
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Renault elf

Driven by: Didier Pironi (F)/Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)

listed, never drove: Patrick Depailler (F)

Result: winner - 370 laps (210.189 kph), margin: 5 laps

Grid: 5th(3:35.7)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

3 3 - Renault Alpine A442 #A442/2 - Renault Sport Renault Alpine A442 #A442/2 – Renault V6 1997cc Turbo S+2.0
Renault Sport (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Renault elf

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Derek Bell (GB)

Result: did not finish (Differential) - 162 laps

Grid: 7th(3:37.9)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

4 4 - Renault Alpine A442 #A442/1 - Equipe Renault Elf Sport Calberson Renault Alpine A442 #A442/1 – Renault V6 1997cc Turbo S+2.0
Equipe Renault Elf Sport Calberson (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black/red (+white)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Renault elf/calberson

Driven by: Jean Ragnotti (F)/Guy Fréquelin (F)/José Dolhem (F)/Jean-Pierre Jabouille (F)

listed, never drove: Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)

Result: 4th (11 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 8th(3:42.7)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

5 5 - Porsche 936 #003 - Martini Racing Porsche System Porsche 936 #003 – Porsche 935/73 F6 4v 2140cc Twin-Turbo S+2.0
Martini Racing Porsche System (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MARTINI PORSCHE/Shell

Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Henri Pescarolo (F)/Jochen Mass (D)

listed, never drove: Bob Wollek (F), Reinhold Jöst (D), Jürgen Barth (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 255 laps

Grid: 1st(3:27.6)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

6 6 - Porsche 936 #001 - Martini Racing Porsche System Porsche 936 #001 – Porsche 935/73 F6 4v 2140cc Twin-Turbo S+2.0
Martini Racing Porsche System (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MARTINI PORSCHE/Shell

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Jürgen Barth (D)/Jacky Ickx (B)

DNS: Reinhold Jöst (D); listed, never drove: Henri Pescarolo (F), Jochen Mass (D)

Result: 2nd (5 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 4th(3:35.2)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

7 7 - Porsche 936 #002 - Martini Racing Porsche System Porsche 936 #002 – Porsche 911/78 F6 2v 2140cc Turbo S+2.0
Martini Racing Porsche System (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MARTINI PORSCHE/Shell

Driven by: Hurley Haywood (USA)/Peter Gregg (USA)/Reinhold Jöst (D)

DNS: Jochen Mass (D)

Result: 3rd (7 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(3:37.3)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

8 8 - De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) - Alain de Cadenet De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-4 (Thompson) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark green

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Made in Britain/elf/OFFICIEL HOMMES

Driven by: Chris Craft (GB)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)

Result: 15th (96 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(3:46.2)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

9 9 - De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-3 (Thompson) - Alain de Cadenet De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-3 (Thompson) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark green (+white)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: COOPER MOUSTRESS The Producers

Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Bob Evans (GB)/Pete Lovett (GB)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (3:52.9)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

10 10 - Mirage M9 #802 - Grand Touring Cars Inc. Mirage M9 #802 – Renault V6 1997cc Turbo S+2.0
Grand Touring Cars Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+white/yellow)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: GITANES/Renault/elf/calberson

Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Jacques Laffite (F)/Sam Posey (USA)

listed, never drove: Clay Regazzoni (CH), Michel Leclére (F)

Result: 10th (76 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 9th(3:45.8)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

11 11 - Mirage M9 #801 - Grand Touring Cars Inc. Mirage M9 #801 – Renault V6 1997cc Turbo S+2.0
Grand Touring Cars Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+white/yellow)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: GITANES/Renault/elf

Driven by: Michel Leclére (F)/Sam Posey (USA)

listed, never drove: Vern Schuppan (AUS)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 33 laps

Grid: 12th(3:48.3)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

12 12 - De Cadenet Lola T380 #HU1=>LM-2 (Lola) - S. Phillips Racing with Batco France De Cadenet Lola T380 #HU1=>LM-2 (Lola) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
S. Phillips Racing with Batco France (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/white (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BAT

Driven by: Nick Faure (GB)/John Beasley (GB)/Simon Phillips (GB)/Martin Raymond (GB)

Result: did not finish (DQ:Insufficient distance covered) - 99 laps

Grid: 15th(3:51.9)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

14 14 - TOJ SC303 - B.P. Racing TOJ SC303 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
B.P. Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/green (+yellow)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: BP/Grundig

Driven by: Guy Chasseuil (F)/Hubert Striebig (F)

listed, never drove: Jörg Obermoser (D), Pierre-François Rousselot (F), Hughes Kirschoffer (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:14.8)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

19 19 - Ibec P6 (Hesketh) - Ibec Racing Developments Ltd. Ibec P6 (Hesketh) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Ibec Racing Developments Ltd. Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Insured at Lloyd's/CHRYSLER/Pan Alexander Howden

Driven by: Ian Grob (GB)/Guy Edwards (GB)

DNS: Ian Bracey (GB)

Result: did not finish (Con rod) - 195 laps

Grid: 13th(3:50.2)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

20 20 - Cheetah G601 - C. H. Graemiger Cheetah G601 – Ford Cosworth BDG L4 1992cc N/A S2.0
C. H. Graemiger (CH) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: NORWISS/MOTUL

Driven by: Sandro Plastina (CH)/Jean-Daniel Grandjean (CH)/Mario Luini (CH)

Result: not classified (119 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 50th(4:19.3)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

21 21 - Lola T294 - Jean-Marie Lemerle Lola T294 – ROC Chrysler L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
Jean-Marie Lemerle (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+orange)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Prost transports

Driven by: Pierre-François Rousselot (F)/Jean-Marie Lemerle (F)/Alain Levié (F)

Result: did not finish (Broken rear chassis) - 126 laps

Grid: 46th(4:13.7)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

22 22 - Lola T296/7 - Agence Locomotiv Lola T296/7 – ROC Simca L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Agence Locomotiv Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/light blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: cali/LIBRE SERVICES/ON EST MIEUX SERVI PAR UN AMI

Driven by: Anna Cambiaghi (I)

did not practice: Pascuale Guerie (F), Martine Rénier (F); listed, never drove: Dominique Fornage (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:27.8)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

23 23 - Sauber C5 #002 - Francy Sauber PP AG Sauber C5 #002 – BMW M12/Mader L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
Francy Sauber PP AG Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue (+black)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: POOH unijeans

Driven by: Marc Surer (CH)/Eugen Strähl (CH)/Harry Blumer (CH)

listed, never drove: Peter Bernhard (CH)

Result: not classified (112 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(4:00.1)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

24 24 - Lola T296 - Pronuptia Lola T296 – Ford Cosworth BDA/Smith L4 1898cc N/A S2.0
Pronuptia Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: PRONUPTIA

Driven by: Michel Elkoubi (F)/Philippe Streiff (F)/Pierre Yver (F)

Result: not classified (137 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 43rd(4:11.7)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

25 25 - Lola T294/6 - Pronuptia Lola T294/6 – Ford Cosworth BDA/Smith L4 1898cc N/A S2.0
Pronuptia Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: PRONUPTIA

Driven by: Bruno Sotty (F)/Gérard Cuynet (F)/Jean-Claude Dufrey (F)

listed, never drove: Julien Sanchez (F)

Result: not classified (131 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:15.8)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

26 26 - Lola T296 - G.V.E.A. Lola T296 – Ford Cosworth BDG L4 1992cc N/A S2.0
G.V.E.A. Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: MOTUL/PREPARATION SEYMAZ/CARROSSERIE

Driven by: Georges Morand (CH)/Christian Blanc (CH)/Eric Vuagnat (F)

Result: did not finish (Oil pressure) - 130 laps

Grid: 45th(4:12.2)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

27 27 - Chevron B31 - Mogil Motors Ltd. with Kores Racing Chevron B31 – Ford Cosworth DBG/Smith L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
Mogil Motors Ltd. with Kores Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Kores

Driven by: Tony Charnell (GB)/Robin Smith (GB)/Fréderic Alliot (F)/Richard Jones (GB)

Result: not classified (189 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 26th(4:03.3)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

28 28 - Lola T297 - Dominique Lacaud Lola T297 – BMW M12/Mader L4 1997cc N/A S2.0
Dominique Lacaud Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: GITANES

Driven by: Michel Lateste (F)/Jean-François Auboiron (F)/Dominique Lacaud (F)

Result: not classified (152 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 30th(4:04.5)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

29 29 - Chevron B36 - R.O.C. Modylock Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
R.O.C. Modylock (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/orange/black

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: MODYLOOK/LUNETTES /la pierre du nord/YACCO

Driven by: Michel Dubois (F)/Daniel Gache (F)/Julien Sanchez (F)

listed, never drove: François Servanin (F), Laurent Ferrier (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 142 laps

Grid: 35th(4:07.8)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

30 30 - Chevron B36 - R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red/dark blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: la pierre du nord/Lambreta

Driven by: Jacques Henry (F)/Albert Dufréne (F)/Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)

listed, never drove: Michel Pignard (F)

Result: did not finish (Piston) - 195 laps

Grid: 38th(4:08.3)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

31 31 - Chevron B36 - R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/green/yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: la pierre du nord

Driven by: Michel Pignard (F)/Laurent Ferrier (F)/Lucien Rossiaud (F)

listed, never drove: Fred Stalder (F)

Result: 11th 1st in S2.0 (85 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 29th(4:04.2)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

32 32 - Lola T294S #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing with Kelly Girl Lola T294S #T290-HU22 – Ford Cosworth FVC/Richardson L4 1996cc N/A S2.0
Dorset Racing with Kelly Girl (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/green

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Kelly Girl/QUALITY TEMPORARY OFFICE STUFF

Driven by: Ian Harrower (GB)/Juliette Slaughter (GB)/Brian Joscelyne (GB)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 61 laps

Grid: 41st(4:10.4)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

33 33 - Lola T294S - Cloud Engineering Ltd. - Dorset Lola T294S – Ford L4 1950cc N/A S2.0
Cloud Engineering Ltd. - Dorset (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: CLOUD/Castrol

Driven by: Richard Down (GB)/Bob Evans (GB)

listed, never drove: Martin Birrane (IRL), Richard Bond (GB)

Result: practiced only (Accident in practice)

Grid: T-car

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

34 34 - Osella PA6 - BMW (G.B.) Racing-Tolemans Racing Osella PA6 – BMW M12/Osella L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
BMW (G.B.) Racing-Tolemans Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: Toleman Group/Gösser

Driven by: Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/Dieter Quester (A)/Rad Dougall (ZA)

DNS: Ted Toleman (GB)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 113 laps

Grid: 22nd(3:56.2)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

40 40 - Mercedes 450 SLC - A.M.G. Motorenbau GmbH Mercedes 450 SLC – Mercedes 4489cc N/A Gr.5+2.0
A.M.G. Motorenbau GmbH (D) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: MAMPE/LUFTHANSA

Driven by: Hans Heyer (D)/Clemens Schickentanz (D)

listed, never drove: Thomas Datzmann (D)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:26.1)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

41 41 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 - A.S.A. Cachia-Team Pace Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 – Porsche F6 2992cc Single-Turbo Gr.5+2.0
A.S.A. Cachia-Team Pace Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: yellow/red (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: MONDELO/TOTAL/CENTER FABRIL/GLEDSON

Driven by: Paulo Gomes (BR)/Marinho Amaral (BR)/Alfredo Guaraná Menezes (BR)

DNS: Henri Cachia (F), Claude Ballot-Léna (F); listed, never drove: Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: 7th (40 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(3:59.5)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

43 43 - Porsche 935/78 #006 - Martini Racing Porsche System Porsche 935/78 #006 – Porsche 935/71 F6 3211cc 2xKKK Gr.5+2.0
Martini Racing Porsche System (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MARTINI PORSCHE/Shell

Driven by: Manfred Schurti (FL)/Rolf Stommelen (D)

listed, never drove: Jochen Mass (D), Reinhold Jöst (D), Jacky Ickx (B)

Result: 8th (43 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 3rd(3:30.9)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

44 44 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0012 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0012 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0022 F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: amdahl

Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Rick Knoop (USA)/Chris Cord (USA)

Result: 6th 1st in Gr.5+2.0 (33 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 14th(3:50.7)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

45 45 - Porsche 935 K2 #007 00016 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K2 #007 00016 – Porsche F6 2992cc Single-Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue/pink/red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: RICOH

Driven by: "John Winter" (D)/Dieter Schornstein (D)/Philippe Gurdjian (F)

Result: not classified (187 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 28th(4:04.2)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

46 46 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0022 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0022 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0031 F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: orange (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FISONS AGRICOLE

Driven by: Martin Raymond (GB)/"Steve" (B)/Mike Franey (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 34 laps

Grid: 20th(3:54.8)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

47 47 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0011 - Weisberg Gelo Team Porsche 935 #930 890 0011 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0021 F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Weisberg Gelo Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red (+yellow/white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: WEISBERG/SPARKASSE

Driven by: John Fitzpatrick (GB)/Toine Hezemans (NL)

DNS: Klaus Ludwig (D)

Result: did not finish (Piston) - 19 laps

Grid: 11th(3:46.5)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

48 48 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0904 - Meccarillos-Cégécol Porsche 935 #930 770 0904 – Porsche no:677 2903 F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Meccarillos-Cégécol Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red (+yellow)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: MECARILLOS/LE BOCCALINO

Driven by: Herbert Müller (CH)/Claude Haldi (CH)/"Nico" (CH)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox casing) - 140 laps

Grid: 21st(3:55.8)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

61 61 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0177? - Auto Daniel Urcun Porsche 934 #930 670 0177? – Porsche 930/71 F6 2992cc Turbo GT+3.0
Auto Daniel Urcun Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: gray/white/silver

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: PORSCHE URCUN/Shell

Driven by: Guy Chasseuil (F)/Jean-Claude Lefebvre (F)

DNS: José Dolhem (F); listed, never drove: Marcel Mignot (F), Cyril Grandet (F)

Result: did not finish (Piston) - 61 laps

Grid: 39th(4:09.1)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

62 62 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0171 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0171 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2992cc Turbo GT+3.0
"Segolen" Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: gold (+red/black)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: BRAVO

Driven by: Christian Bussi (F)/"Segolen" (F)/Jean-Claude Briavoine (F)

DNS: Claude Haldi (CH)

Result: 17th 1st in GT+3.0 (110 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 52nd(4:21.6)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

63 63 - Porsche 911 Carrera RS - Christian Gouttepifre Porsche 911 Carrera RS – Porsche 911/75 F6 2996cc N/A GT3.0
Christian Gouttepifre Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/white (+orange/yellow)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: SOL AMOR

Driven by: Christian Gouttepifre (F)/Raymond Touroul (F)/Robert Boubet (F)

listed, never drove: Alain Leroux (F)

Result: did not qualify (DQ: illegal engine)

Grid: (no time)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

64 64 - Porsche 911 Carrera - Georges Bourdillat Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche 911/75 F6 2992cc N/A GT3.0
Georges Bourdillat Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: gold (+green/blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: TIMY

Driven by: Georges Bourdillat (F)/Alain-Michel Bernard (F)/Jean-Luc Favresse (F)

listed, never drove: Colin Grange (GB), Ancelet

Result: not classified (128 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 55th(4:28.2)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

65 65 - Porsche 930 - Joël Laplacette Porsche 930 – Porsche 930/54 F6 3299cc Turbo GT+3.0
Joël Laplacette Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/red (+yellow)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ECCO

Driven by: Antoine Salamin (CH)/Gérard Vial (CH)/Yves Courage (F)/Joël Laplacette (F)

Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident) - 116 laps

Grid: 54th(4:25.0)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

68 68 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0158 - Hervé Poulain Porsche 934 #930 670 0158 – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo GT+3.0
Hervé Poulain Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: orange

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Jägermeister

Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Hervé Poulain (F)/Gerhard Holup (D)/Romain Feitler (L)

listed, never drove: Marcel Mignot (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 167 laps

Grid: 32nd(4:07.0)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

69 69 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0156? - Ravenel-V.S.D. Porsche 934 #930 670 0156? – Porsche 930/71 F6 2992cc Turbo GT+3.0
Ravenel-V.S.D. Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red/white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: vsd

Driven by: Willy Braillard (B)/Jean-Louis Ravenel (F)/Jacky Ravenel (F)/Philippe Dagoreau (F)

Result: did not finish (Injection pump) - 35 laps

Grid: 37th(4:08.0)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

71 71 - Inaltera LM #003 - A. Chevalley Racing Inaltera LM #003 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A GTP3.0
A. Chevalley Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: TRISCONI/BP

Driven by: André Chevalley (CH)/François Trisconi (CH)

Result: 13th (90 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 19th(3:53.9)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

72 72 - Rondeau M378 #001 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M378 #001 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A GTP3.0
Jean Rondeau Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: SKF/CHARDONNET/FACOM

Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Bernard Darniche (F)/Jacky Haran (F)

Result: 9th 1st in GTP3.0 (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 40th(4:09.4)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

76 76 - WM P76 - W.M. A.E.R.E.M. WM P76 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 2v DOHC 2850cc N/A GTP3.0
W.M. A.E.R.E.M. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: aseptogyl/ESSO

Driven by: Marianne Hoepfner (F)/Christine Dacremont (F)

listed, never drove: Christian Debias (F)

Result: did not finish (Head gasket) - 171 laps

Grid: 53rd(4:22.8)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

77 77 - WM P77 - W.M. A.E.R.E.M. WM P77 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 2v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
W.M. A.E.R.E.M. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: ESSO

Driven by: Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)/Max Mamers (F)

listed, never drove: Christian Debias (F)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 44 laps

Grid: 27th(4:03.5)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

78 78 - WM P78 - W.M. A.E.R.E.M. WM P78 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 2v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
W.M. A.E.R.E.M. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO

Driven by: Marc Sourd (F)/Xavier Mathiot (F)/Christian Debias (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 186 laps

Grid: 18th(3:52.9)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

84 84 - Chevrolet Monza #DeKon 1003 (DeKon) - Wynn's Belgium Chevrolet Monza #DeKon 1003 (DeKon) – Chevrolet V8 5735cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Wynn's Belgium (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red/yellow (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: wynn's

Driven by: Brad Frisselle (USA)/Robert Kirby (USA)/John Hotchkis (USA)

Result: did not finish (Head) - 30 laps

Grid: 25th(4:02.3)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

85 85 - Ferrari 512 BB #22715 - Ferrari 512 BB #22715 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
"Beurly's" Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+black)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: COGIROUTE/SOFINCO/ELVIA assistance

Driven by: Teddy Pilette (B)/Nick Faure (GB)/"Jean Beurlys" (B)/Raymond Touroul (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 39 laps

Grid: 42nd(4:10.9)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

86 86 - Ferrari 365 GT4/BB #18139 - Ecurie Grand Competition Car Ferrari 365 GT4/BB #18139 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Ecurie Grand Competition Car Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: HOWARD …

Driven by: François Migault (F)/Lucien Guitteny (F)

DNS: Florian Vetsch (CH)

Result: 16th (107 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 49th(4:15.9)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

87 87 - Ferrari 512 BB #24131 - Luigi Chinetti Sr. Ferrari 512 BB #24131 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Luigi Chinetti Sr. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: delaunay/LUIGI CHINETTI

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Delaunay (F)/Jacques Guérin (F)/Gregg Young (USA)

DNS: Jean-Claude Andruet (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 232 laps

Grid: 36th(4:16.3)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

88 88 - Ferrari 512 BB #24127 - Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. Ferrari 512 BB #24127 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: THOMPSON/CH. POZZI

Driven by: Jean-Claude Andruet (F)/Spartaco Dini (I)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 251 laps

Grid: 34th(4:07.3)

Photo updated: 27.9.2008

Photo by: Arnaud Sigg

89 89 - Ferrari 512 BB #24129 - Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. Ferrari 512 BB #24129 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Pozzi-Thompson J.M.S. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: THOMPSON/CH. POZZI

Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 218 laps

Grid: 33rd(4:07.1)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

90 90 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0024 - Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0024 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0035 F6 2992cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Dick Barbour Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: HAWAIIAN Tropic/BP

Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/John Paul (USA)/Dick Barbour (USA)

listed, never drove: Michael Keyser (USA), Bob Bondurant (USA)

Result: 5th 1st in IMSA+2.5 (32 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(3:52.6)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

91 91 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0033 - Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0033 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0033 F6 2992cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Dick Barbour Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BP/HAWAIIAN Tropic/DON BURNS RACING

Driven by: Bob Garretson (USA)/Bob Akin (USA)/Steve Earle (USA)

listed, never drove: Dick Barbour (USA), Michael Keyser (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 159 laps

Grid: 31st(4:05.2)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

94 94 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0016 - Whittington Bros Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0016 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0024 F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Whittington Bros Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: ROAD ATLANTA/LIQUI MOLY

Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Don Whittington (USA)/Franz Konrad (A)

DNS: Reinhold Jöst (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 41 laps

Grid: 17th(3:52.8)

Photo updated: 29.1.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

96 96 - BMW 3.0 CSL - Garage du Bac BMW 3.0 CSL – BMW L6 3163cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Garage du Bac Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/black (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Veedol/SOFINCO COGIROUTE

Driven by: Alain Cudini (F)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)

listed, never drove: "Depnic" (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:25.3)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

97 97 - Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9064 - Charles Ivey Engineering Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9064 – Porsche 911/75 F6 2992cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Charles Ivey Engineering Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: yellow (+black)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: BRITISH CAR PARTS/GORDON SPICE/The Rivet Supply Co Ltd.

Driven by: Gordon Spice (GB)/John Rulon-Miller (USA)/Larry Perkins (AUS)

listed, never drove: Charles Ivey (GB)

Result: 14th (91 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(4:14.7)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

98 98 - Porsche 911 Carrera RS - Thierry Perrier Porsche 911 Carrera RS – Porsche 911/75 F6 2992cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Thierry Perrier Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black (+yellow)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: SAINVAL/DAUM

Driven by: Jean Belliard (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)

listed, never drove: Joel Mouetron (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:23.5)

Photo updated: 11.8.2008

Photo by: Philippe Hubert


Cars not available on a photo:

33T Lola T294S Lola T294S S2.0
60 Porsche 934 Porsche 934 GT+3.0
66 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Porsche 911 Carrera RSR GT3.0
73 Alpine A310 Alpine A310 GTP3.0

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Cars that did not arrive:

42 Porsche 935 Porsche 935 – Porsche 930/72 F6 3000cc Single-Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Konrad Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Franz Konrad (A)/Volkert Merl (D)

Result: did not arrive


50 Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) – Ford 1973cc N/A Gr.5 2.0
Morfe Racing with Polaroof Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Richard Jenvey (GB)/John Morrison (GB)

Result: did not arrive


70 Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) – Aston Martin V8 5340cc Turbo GTP+3.0
Robin Hamilton (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: David Preece (GB)/Robin Hamilton (GB)

Result: did not arrive


92 Porsche 934 Porsche 934 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2991cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Holly Cars L.S.A. Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


BMW 3.0 CSL