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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1979
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 10/6/1979
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.626 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: unknown
Le Mans 24 Hours 1979
24 h Le Mans (round 47)
FIA World Challenge for Endurance Drivers (round 6)

Start time: 9/6 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, Weather: intermittent rain

Entry: 87

Practiced: 59

Started: 55

Classified: 22

Group 6 - Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:13, ST:12, CL:3

Group 6 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:16, ST:14, CL:4

Group 5 - +2000 (Gr.5+2.0) : P:9, ST:9, CL:6

Group 5 - 2000 (Gr.5 2.0) : P:0, ST:0, CL:0

Group 4 - Grand Touring +3000 (GT+3.0) : P:5, ST:4, CL:3

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

IMSA GTX - +2500 (IMSA+2.5) : P:11, ST:11, CL:5

IMSA GTX - 2500 (IMSA2.5) : P:1, ST:0, CL:0

Le Mans GTP - +3000 (GTP+3.0) : P:4, ST:4, CL:1

Le Mans GTP - 3000 (GTP3.0) : P:1, ST:1, CL:0

Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1979

Photos by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans , Jacques Vigné , Jean-Bernard Héros and Peter Lowes

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 2.10.2004

Last photo update on this page: 28.12.2007


3 3 - De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-3 (Thompson) - J. C. Racing Ltd. De Cadenet Lola LM #LM-3 (Thompson) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
J. C. Racing Ltd. Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: CHAMPION

Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Pete Lovett (GB)/John Morrison (GB)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 146 laps

Grid: 13th(3:47.82)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

4 4 - Rondeau M379 #003 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red/yellow)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: ITT OCEANIC/TOTAL

Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)

listed, never drove: Jean Rondeau (F), Jean Ragnotti (F), Bernard Darniche (F)

Result: 10th (32 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 9th(3:45.50)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

5 5 - Rondeau M379 #002 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+green/yellow/black)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: vsd/Canon/CHARDONNET

Driven by: Jean Ragnotti (F)/Bernard Darniche (F)

listed, never drove: Henri Pescarolo (F), Jacques Laffite (F), Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F)

Result: 5th 1st in S+2.0 (19 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(3:43.28)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

7 7 - Dome Zero RL - Dome Co. Ltd. Dome Zero RL – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Dome Co. Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Roland/ALPINE

Driven by: Tony Trimmer (GB)/Bob Evans (GB)

listed, never drove: Chris Craft (GB), Rolf Stommelen (D), Gordon Spice (GB), Keke Rosberg (SF), Donald McMillan (GB)

Result: did not finish (Head gasket) - 25 laps

Grid: 18th(3:51.24)

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: antar/DAILY EXPRESS/Sealink

Driven by: François Migault (F)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)

listed, never drove: Murray Smith (GB)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 10 laps

Grid: 10th(3:45.61)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

10 10 - Mirage M10 #802 - Grand Touring Cars Ltd./Ford Concessionnaires France Mirage M10 #802 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Grand Touring Cars Ltd./Ford Concessionnaires France Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BP/FORD CONCESSIONAIRES FRANCE/GRAND TOURING CARS

Driven by: Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)/David Hobbs (GB)

listed, never drove: Derek Bell (GB)

Result: did not finish (DQ: Insufficient distance covered) - 121 laps

Grid: 5th(3:41.63)

Photo updated: 2.10.2004

Photo by: Peter Lowes

11 11 - Mirage M10 #801 - Grand Touring Cars Ltd./Ford Concessionnaires France Mirage M10 #801 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Grand Touring Cars Ltd./Ford Concessionnaires France Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BP/FORD CONCESSIONAIRES FRANCE/GRAND TOURING CARS

Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/David Hobbs (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)

Result: did not finish (Clutch, gearbox, engine) - 262 laps

Grid: 8th(3:44.83)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

14 14 - Porsche 936 #001 - Essex-Porsche Porsche 936 #001 – Porsche 935/73 F6 2140cc Turbo S+2.0
Essex-Porsche (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: ESSEX

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Hurley Haywood (USA)

DNS: Jürgen Barth (D); listed, never drove: Brian Redman (GB), Peter Gregg (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 236 laps

Grid: 1st(3:30.07)

Photo updated: 2.10.2004

Photo by: Peter Lowes

15 15 - De Cadenet Lola T380 #HU1=>LM-2 - Fisons Agricole-Simon Phillips De Cadenet Lola T380 #HU1=>LM-2 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Fisons Agricole-Simon Phillips (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue (+white)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: FISONS/ARGICOLE

Driven by: Ray Mallock (GB)/Martin Raymond (GB)

DNS: Simon Phillips (GB)

Result: 20th (65 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 14th(3:48.44)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

16 16 - BMW March M1 #MKI (March) - March Racing BMW March M1 #MKI (March) – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A S+2.0
March Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Alexander Howden

Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/Ian Grob (GB)/Dieter Quester (A)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (3:59.39) - 26th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

20 20 - Lola T298 #HU99? - Lambretta S.A.F.D. Lola T298 #HU99? – BMW M12 L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Lambretta S.A.F.D. (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+white/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Lambretta

Driven by: Michel Elkoubi (F)/Pierre Yver (F)/Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)

listed, never drove: Patrick Perrier (F), Renaud Laverre (F)

Result: 21st (67 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 34th(4:05.74) - 35th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

21 21 - Lola T296 - Lambretta S.A.F.D. Lola T296 – ROC Simca L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Lambretta S.A.F.D. (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+white/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Lambretta

Driven by: Francois Calmels (F)/Renaud Laverre (F)/Patrice Lenormand (F)

listed, never drove: Pierre Yver (F), Louis Descartes (F), Patrick Perrier (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:25.99)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

23 23 - Lola T296 - Pronuptia Lola T296 – Ford Cosworth BDG L4 1974cc N/A S2.0
Pronuptia Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: PRONUPTIA/YACCO

Driven by: Bruno Sotty (F)/Gérard Cuynet (F)/Marc Frischknecht (CH)

listed, never drove: Daniel Laurent (F)

Result: did not finish (Collision) - 134 laps

Grid: 31st(4:02.92) - 32nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

24 24 - Lola T297 #T290-HU22 - Dorset Racing Associates Lola T297 #T290-HU22 – Ford Cosworth BDG L4 1950cc N/A S2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: RUBSON/PLASTICS ...

Driven by: Richard Jenvey (GB)/Nick Mason (GB)/Brian Joscelyne (GB)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)

listed, never drove: Ian Harrower (GB)

Result: 18th (53 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 49th(4:12.47) - 50th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

27 27 - Chevron B36 - Racing Organisation Course Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
Racing Organisation Course (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/green/white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: la pierre du nord/YACCO

Driven by: Marc Sourd (F)/Florian Vetsch (CH)/Roger Carmillet (F)

listed, never drove: Michel Dubois (F), Jacques Henry (F), Albert Dufréne (F), Laurent Ferrier (F), Bruno Chambas (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 92 laps

Grid: 29th(4:01.32) - 30th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.10.2004

Photo by: Peter Lowes

28 28 - Chevron B36 - Racing Organisation Course Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1996cc N/A S2.0
Racing Organisation Course (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red/dark blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: la pierre du nord/YACCO

Driven by: Albert Dufréne (F)/Bernard Verdier (F)/Noël del Bello (F)

listed, never drove: Marc Sourd (F), Jacques Henry (F), Florian Vetsch (CH), Laurent Ferrier (F), Bruno Chambas (F)

Result: 22nd (76 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(4:12.17) - 48th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

29 29 - Chevron B36 - Mogil Motors Ltd. Chevron B36 – Ford Cosworth BDG/Hart L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
Mogil Motors Ltd. Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: MOGIL

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

listed, never drove: Laurence Jacobsen (GB)

Result: 17th 1st in S2.0 (48 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 35th(4:05.80) - 36th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

31 31 - Lola T297 - Kores Racing - France Chauffage Lola T297 – BMW M12 L4 1987cc N/A S2.0
Kores Racing - France Chauffage Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: France Chauffage/ALLAN' PAT

Driven by: Dominique Lacaud (F)/Michel Lateste (F)

DNS: Christian Heinkélé (F); listed, never drove: Schmidt

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 182 laps

Grid: 42nd(4:08.08) - 43rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

33 33 - Chevron B36 - Chevalley Racing Switzerland - Racing Organisation Course Chevron B36 – ROC Chrysler-Simca L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
Chevalley Racing Switzerland - Racing Organisation Course (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/green/white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: YACCO

Driven by: Alain Dechelette (F)/Charles Dechelette (F)/Marcel Tarrés (F)

listed, never drove: Peter Morrissey (GB)

Result: did not finish (Collision) - 187 laps

Grid: 43rd(4:08.26) - 44th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.10.2004

Photo by: Peter Lowes

35 35 - De Tomaso Pantera (Sala) - Carlo Pietromarchi De Tomaso Pantera (Sala) – Ford V8 5769cc N/A Gr.5+2.0
Carlo Pietromarchi (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: orange/brown/dark brown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: momo/Agip

Driven by: Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Maurizio Micangeli (I)/Carlo Pietromarchi (I)

Result: did not finish (DQ: Insufficient distance covered) - 108 laps

Grid: 44th(4:10.77) - 45th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

39 39 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 - A.S.A. Cachia Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
A.S.A. Cachia Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/red/yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Kores

Driven by: Jacques Guérin (F)/Fréderic Alliot (F)/"Chanaud" (F)

DNS: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F); listed, never drove: Jean-Louis Lafosse (F), Simon Delatour

Result: 15th (42 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(3:57.47)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

40 40 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0013 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 #930 890 0013 – Porsche 930/78; no:698 0025 F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: green (+red/yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: BP/TRISCONI

Driven by: François Servanin (F)/François Trisconi (CH)/Laurent Ferrier (F)

listed, never drove: "John Winter" (D), Klaus Ludwig (D), Axel Plankenhorn (D), Philippe Gurdjian (F)

Result: 3rd (14 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 20th(3:55.08)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

41 41 - Porsche 935 K3 #009 00015 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K3 #009 00015 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: NUMERO RESERVÉ/philippe salvet

Driven by: Bill Whittington (USA)/Don Whittington (USA)/Klaus Ludwig (D)

listed, never drove: Axel Plankenhorn (D)

Result: winner - 307 laps (173.913 kph), margin: 7 laps

Grid: 3rd(3:34.64)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

42 42 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0012 - Sekurit Racing Team Porsche 935 #930 890 0012 – Porsche 930/78 F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Sekurit Racing Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: SEKURIT

Driven by: Dieter Schornstein (D)/Edgar Dören (D)/Götz von Tschirnhaus (D)

listed, never drove: Gerhard Holup (D)

Result: 7th (23 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 17th(3:51.01)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

43 43 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0904 - Claude Haldi Porsche 935 #930 770 0904 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Claude Haldi Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: alpine

Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Rodrigo Terran (PA)/Herbert Loewe (CH)

Result: 11th (36 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 26th(3:59.87) - 27th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

45 45 - Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Minolta Camera

Driven by: Axel Plankenhorn (D)/Philippe Gurdjian (F)/"John Winter" (D)

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

Result: 13th (38 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(3:43.98)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

50 50 - Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) - Robin Hamilton Aston Martin AM V8 #RHAM/001 (Link) – Aston Martin V8 5340cc Turbo GTP+3.0
Robin Hamilton (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LINK SYSTEMS

Driven by: Robin Hamilton (GB)/Mike Salmon (GB)/David Preece (GB)

Result: did not finish (Oil leak) - 21 laps

Grid: 55th(4:24.48) - 57th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

51 51 - WM P79 - W.M. Aerem WM P79 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
W.M. Aerem (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO

Driven by: Roger Dorchy (F)/Denis Morin (F)

listed, never drove: Alain Prost (F), Serge Saulnier (F)

Result: did not finish (Collision) - 157 laps

Grid: 33rd(4:04.17) - 34th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

52 52 - WM P79 - W.M. Aerem WM P79 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
W.M. Aerem (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue/green)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO

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

Serge Saulnier (F)

Result: 14th 1st in GTP+3.0 (39 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 27th(4:00.01) - 28th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

61 61 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #27577 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #27577 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
"Beurlys" Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: HARKSOUND/EMKA

Driven by: Nick Faure (GB)/Bernard de Dryver (B)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)/"Jean Beurlys" (B)

Result: 12th (37 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 45th(4:11.98) - 46th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

62 62 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26681 - C. H. Pozzi/J.M.S. Racing Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26681 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
C. H. Pozzi/J.M.S. Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: iso ROULEMENTS/Ch. POZZI

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

listed, never drove: Claude Ballot-Léna (F), Michel Leclére (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 240 laps

Grid: 30th(4:02.42) - 31st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

63 63 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26685 - C. H. Pozzi/J.M.S. Racing Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26685 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
C. H. Pozzi/J.M.S. Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: 3M

Driven by: Claude Ballot-Léna (F)/Michel Leclére (F)/Peter Gregg (USA)

listed, never drove: Jean-Claude Andruet (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 219 laps

Grid: 28th(4:00.78) - 29th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

64 64 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26683 - N.A.R.T. Ferrari 512 BB/LM #26683 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
N.A.R.T. (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: NART/BP

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Delaunay (F)/Cyril Grandet (F)/Preston Henn (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 54 laps

Grid: 36th(4:06.30) - 37th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

70 70 - Porsche 935 #009 00030 - Dick Barbour Porsche 935 #009 00030 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Dick Barbour (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: HAWAIIAN Tropic/BP

Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Dick Barbour (USA)/Paul Newman (USA)

listed, never drove: Brian Redman (GB), Skeeter McKitterick (USA)

Result: 2nd 1st in IMSA+2.5 (7 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(3:49.84)

Photo updated: 3.11.2005

Photo by: Jean-Bernard Héros

72 72 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0910 - Dick Barbour Porsche 935 #930 770 0910 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Dick Barbour (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: dark blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: HAWAIIAN Tropic/BP

Driven by: Bob Garretson (USA)/Skeeter McKitterick (USA)/Ed Abate (USA)

DNS: Paul Newman (USA); listed, never drove: Bob Bondurant (USA), Gary Belcher (USA)

Result: 8th (28 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 54th(4:18.19) - 55th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

73 73 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0959 - Dick Barbour - Wynn's International Porsche 935 #930 770 0959 – Porsche 930/73; no:677 2809 F6 2994cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Dick Barbour - Wynn's International (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: wynn's

Driven by: Robert Kirby (USA)/John Hotchkis (USA)/Bob Harmon (USA)

Result: 9th (31 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 39th(4:07.05) - 40th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

74 74 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0905 - Jean-Pierre Jarier Porsche 935 #930 770 0905 – Porsche F6 2857cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Jean-Pierre Jarier Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/orange/yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: SEIKO/CIBIÉ

Driven by: Randolph Townsend (USA)/Raymond Touroul (F)/Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 65 laps

Grid: 21st(3:55.73)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

76 76 - BMW M1 - Hervé Poulain BMW M1 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A IMSA+2.5
Hervé Poulain Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/green/blue/yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: -

Driven by: Marcel Mignot (F)/Hervé Poulain (F)/Manfred Winkelhock (D)

Result: 6th (22 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(3:57.38)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

77 77 - Mazda RX-7 - Mazda Auto Tokyo Co. Ltd. Mazda RX-7 – Mazda 13B 2R 1308cc Rotary IMSA2.5
Mazda Auto Tokyo Co. Ltd. Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LABO

Driven by: Tetsu Ikuzawa (J)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Claude Buchet (F)

listed, never drove: "Nicole" (F)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:18.88) - 56th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

82 82 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0178 - Lubrifilm Racing Team Porsche 934 #930 670 0178 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Lubrifilm Racing Team Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+brown/orange)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Lubrifilm Racing

Driven by: Herbert Müller (CH)/Angelo Pallavicini (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)

Result: 4th 1st in GT+3.0 (15 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(4:06.65) - 39th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

84 84 - Porsche 934 - Anny-Charlotte Verney Porsche 934 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Anny-Charlotte Verney Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: brown (+black/yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Lois

Driven by: Anny-Charlotte Verney (F)/René Metge (F)/Patrick Bardinon (F)

listed, never drove: Klaus Utz (D), Armin Jahn (D)

Result: 19th (64 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:12.29) - 49th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

86 86 - Porsche 934 #930 670 0157? - Kores Racing Porsche 934 #930 670 0157? – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Kores Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: KORES

Driven by: Georges Bourdillat (F)/Roland Ennequin (F)/Alain-Michel Bernard (F)

Result: 16th (48 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 51st(4:15.17) - 52nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.9.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné


Cars not available on a photo:

1 Lola T286 #HU7 Lola T286 S+2.0
6 Dome Zero RL Dome Zero RL S+2.0
12 Porsche 936 #003 Porsche 936 S+2.0
17 Cheetah G601 Cheetah G601 S2.0
18 Cheetah G601 #1 Cheetah G601 S2.0
22 Lola T296 Lola T296 S2.0
25 Lola T298 Lola T298 S2.0
26 Chevron B36 Chevron B36 S2.0
30 Lola T296 Lola T296 S2.0
32 TOJ SC206 #7706 TOJ SC206 S2.0
36 Porsche 935 #930 890 0015 Porsche 935 Gr.5+2.0
37 Porsche 935 #930 890 0011 Porsche 935 Gr.5+2.0
53 WM P79 WM P79 GTP+3.0
55 Rondeau M379 #M378-001 Rondeau M379 GTP3.0
68 Porsche 935 #930 990 0031 Porsche 935 IMSA+2.5
71 Porsche 935 #930 890 0024 Porsche 935 IMSA+2.5
80 Porsche 930 Porsche 930 GT+3.0
87 Porsche 934 Porsche 934 GT+3.0

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Cars that did not arrive:

2 Lola T286 Lola T286 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Chevalley Racing Switzerland -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Patrick Perrier (F)/Marco Capoferri (I)/Renzo Zorzi (I)

Result: did not arrive


54 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301022 BMW M1 #WBS59910004301022 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A GTP+3.0
Walter Brun Racing Organisation Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Walter Brun (CH)/Alain Cudini (F)

Result: did not arrive


60 Chevrolet Corvette Chevrolet Corvette – Chevrolet V8 7000cc N/A IMSA+2.5
PP Sauber - Douglas J. Rowe -
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Douglas J. Rowe (CDN)/A. A. Lorent/Bill Adam (CDN)

Result: did not arrive


65 Ferrari 512 BB/LM Ferrari 512 BB/LM – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
N.A.R.T. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


66 Ferrari 512 BB/LM #27579 Ferrari 512 BB/LM #27579 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA+2.5
SA. Mo. Car S.p.A. Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Clay Regazzoni (CH)

Result: did not arrive


67 Porsche 935 Porsche 935 – Porsche 930/72 F6 3298cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Don Whittington (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Don Whittington (USA)/Bill Whittington (USA)

Result: did not arrive


81 Porsche 934 #930 670 0158 Porsche 934 #930 670 0158 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Autohaus Max Moritz GmbH (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Edgar Dören (D)/Gerhard Holup (D)/Uwe Reich (D)/Eckhard Schimpf (D)

Result: did not arrive


Ibec P6 (Hesketh) Ibec P6 (Hesketh) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Ian Bracey -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ian Bracey (GB)/Richard Bond (GB)/Divina Galica (GB)

Result: did not arrive


Sauber C5 Sauber C5 – BMW M12 L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Sauber Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Max Welti (CH)/Louis Bärtsch (CH)/Georges Blättler (CH)

Result: did not arrive


Sauber C5 #002 Sauber C5 #002 – BMW M12 L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Sauber Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Eugen Strähl (CH)/Georges Blättler (CH)/Harry Blumer (CH)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 935 Porsche 935 – Porsche 930/72 F6 2994cc Turbo Gr.5+2.0
ASA Cachia Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: René Metge (F)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 Porsche 935 JLP-1 #930 890 0037=>JLP-1 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
J.L.P. Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: John Paul (USA)/Michael Keyser (USA)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 935 Porsche 935 – Porsche F6 2994cc Turbo IMSA+2.5
Porsche Kremer Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Claude Bourgoignie (B)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 934 Porsche 934 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Hubert Striebig Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Hubert Striebig (F)/Hughes Kirschoffer (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 934 Porsche 934 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2994cc Turbo GT+3.0
Kores Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Philippe Alliot (F)/Fréderic Alliot (F)

Result: did not arrive


Saab 900 Turbo Saab 900 Turbo – Saab 2000cc Turbo GT3.0
Ecurie 3 Chevrons -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Heinz Schulthess (CH)

Result: did not arrive


Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) – Ford Gr.5 2.0
Richard Jenvey Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: POLAROOF

Drivers listed: Richard Jenvey (GB)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche F6 GT3.0
Jean Belliard -
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean Belliard (F)/Roland Imbert (F)/J. C. Martinez (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche F6 GT3.0
ASA Cachia -
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: René Metge (F)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: did not arrive


Lola T296 Lola T296 – ROC Simca L4 2000cc N/A S2.0
Roland Germain -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Luc Favresse (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera RS Porsche 911 Carrera RS – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A IMSA+2.5
Luis Botero (CO) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver (+red/black)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: COLOMBIA

Drivers listed: Jorge Cortes (CO)/Honorato Espinosa (CO)/Francisco Lopez (CO)/Pedro DeNarvaez (CO)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche F6 GT3.0
ASA Cachia -
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jacques Guérin (F)/Simon De Lautour (GB)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9050 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR #911 460 9050 – Porsche 911/75 F6 N/A GT3.0
Angelo Pallavicini (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Marco Vanoli (CH)/Fritz Werner (CH)/Angelo Pallavicini (CH)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche F6 GT3.0
Stanislas Machoir -
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Guy Somekh (F)/Stanislas Machoir/J. J. Enjalbert/Jean-Luc Thepenier (F)

Result: did not arrive


Porsche 911 Carrera Porsche 911 Carrera – Porsche F6 GT3.0
Thierry Perrier