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Photo Archives (1970-1982)


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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1981
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 14/6/1981
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.626 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 170000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1981
World Championship for Drivers and Makes (round 8)

Start time: 13/6 15:00; Grid: unknown, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 73

Practiced: 63

Started: 55

Classified: 18

Group 6 - Sports +2000 (S+2.0) : P:14, ST:12, CL:3

Group 6 - Sports 2000 (S2.0) : P:5, ST:5, CL:1

Group 5 (Gr.5) : P:15, ST:14, CL:5

Group 4 - Grand Touring (GT) : P:6, ST:4, CL:1

IMSA GTP : P:1

IMSA GTX : P:9, ST:9, CL:3

IMSA GTO : P:4, ST:4, CL:1

IMSA GTU : P:1

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

Le Mans GTP 3000 (GTP3.0) : P:2, ST:2, CL:2

Group C (C) : P:2, ST:2

Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1981

Photos by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman , Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans , Philippe Moriniere , Jacques Vigné , Patrice Mahe and Rupert Lowes

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 16.8.2004

Last photo update on this page: 28.12.2007


1 1 - Porsche 944 LM #006 - Porsche System Porsche 944 LM #006 – Porsche L4 2476cc Single-Turbo GTP+3.0
Porsche System (D) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: BOSS

Driven by: Jürgen Barth (D)/Walter Röhrl (D)

listed, never drove: Siegfried Brunn (D)

Result: 7th 1st in GTP+3.0 (31 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 43rd(4:01.03)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

4 4 - WM P79/80 - WM A.E.R.E.M. WM P79/80 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
WM A.E.R.E.M. (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/PEUGEOT

Driven by: Denis Morin (F)/Charles Mendez (USA)/Xavier Mathiot (F)

listed, never drove: Roger Dorchy (F), Guy Fréquelin (F)

Result: 13th (47 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(3:44.14)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

5 5 - WM P79/80 - WM A.E.R.E.M. WM P79/80 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK GTP+3.0
WM A.E.R.E.M. (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/PEUGEOT

Driven by: Roger Dorchy (F)/Guy Fréquelin (F)

listed, never drove: Jean-Daniel Raulet (F), Max Mamers (F), Xavier Mathiot (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine, fire) - 46 laps

Grid: 9th(3:39.74)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

7 7 - Rondeau M379 #003 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFV/Mader V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A GTP3.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: OTIS

Driven by: François Migault (F)/Gordon Spice (GB)

listed, never drove: Dany Snobeck (F)

Result: 3rd (19 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 15th(3:43.99)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

8 8 - Rondeau M379 #002 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFV/Mader V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A GTP3.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: L'AUTOMOBILE

Driven by: Jacky Haran (F)/Philippe Streiff (F)/Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)

listed, never drove: Carlos Penacoda

Result: 2nd 1st in GTP3.0 (14 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 28th(3:50.61)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

10 10 - Porsche 917 K/81 #81 (Kremer) - Kremer Racing Porsche 917 K/81 #81 (Kremer) – Porsche 912 F12 4909cc N/A S+2.0
Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MALARDEAU/BP

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Xavier Lapeyre (F)/Guy Chasseuil (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine mount) - 82 laps

Grid: 18th(3:46.54)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

11 11 - Porsche 936 #003 - Porsche System Porsche 936 #003 – Porsche 935/82 F6 2649cc Turbo S+2.0
Porsche System (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Jules

Driven by: Jacky Ickx (B)/Derek Bell (GB)

listed, never drove: Jürgen Barth (D), Manfred Schurti (FL)

Result: winner - 355 laps (201.056 kph), margin: 14 laps

Grid: 1st(3:29.44)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

12 12 - Porsche 936 #001 - Porsche System Porsche 936 #001 – Porsche 935/82 F6 2649cc Turbo S+2.0
Porsche System (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red/yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Jules

Driven by: Jochen Mass (D)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Hurley Haywood (USA)

listed, never drove: Jürgen Barth (D), Rick Mears (USA)

Result: 12th (42 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 2nd(3:32.61)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

14 14 - Porsche 908/80 #936/80-004 (Joest) - Joest Racing Porsche 908/80 #936/80-004 (Joest) – Porsche 911/78 F6 2141cc Twin-Turbo S+2.0
Joest Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: IMMO KLEIN/technocar

Driven by: Reinhold Jöst (D)/Dale Whittington (USA)/Klaus Niedzwiedz (D)

listed, never drove: Volkert Merl (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 60 laps

Grid: 3rd(3:34.51)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

16 16 - Ardex S80 - Max Sardou Ardex S80 – BMW M88 L6 3497cc N/A S+2.0
Max Sardou (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ANOFLEX

Driven by: Michel Lateste (F)/Patrick Perrier (F)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:05.02) - 55th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

17 17 - Lola T600 #HU2 - Cooke-Woods Racing Lola T600 #HU2 – Porsche 930/72 F6 2990cc Turbo S+2.0
Cooke-Woods Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue/yellow (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BP

Driven by: Bobby Rahal (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)

listed, never drove: Roy Woods (USA)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:18.30)

Photo updated: 22.11.2004

Photo by: Patrice Mahe

18 18 - Lola T600 #HU3 - Team Lola Lola T600 #HU3 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A S+2.0
Team Lola (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+yellow/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BANCO OCCIDENTAL/UNIPART/Ultramar/DANONE

Driven by: Emilio de Villota (E)/Guy Edwards (GB)/Juan Fernandez (E)

Result: 15th (67 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 12th(3:42.40)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

20 20 - 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/B) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Belga

Driven by: Alain De Cadenet (GB)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)/Philippe Martin (B)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 210 laps

Grid: 19th(3:46.69)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

21 21 - De Cadenet Lola LM #T380-HU1=>LM-2 (Thompson) - Dorset Racing Associates De Cadenet Lola LM #T380-HU1=>LM-2 (Thompson) – Ford Cosworth DFV/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Dorset Racing Associates (GB) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark green

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: AIR FLORIDA/FROX CLOTHING

Driven by: Vivian Candy (IRL)/Martin Birrane (IRL)/Nick Faure (GB)

listed, never drove: Tony Birchenhough (GB), Peter Clark (GB)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox casing) - 171 laps

Grid: 26th(3:48.90)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

22 22 - ACR 80B (Lola) - André Chevalley Racing ACR 80B (Lola) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S3.0
André Chevalley Racing (CH) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: LONGINES

Driven by: Patrick Gaillard (F)/André Chevalley (CH)/Bruno Sotty (F)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 114 laps

Grid: 14th(3:43.43)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

23 23 - Dome Zero RL81 - Dome Co Ltd. Dome Zero RL81 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Dome Co Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: amada

Driven by: Chris Craft (GB)/Bob Evans (GB)

Result: did not finish (Valves) - 154 laps

Grid: 20th(3:47.43)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

24 24 - Rondeau M379 #005 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #005 – Ford Cosworth DFL/Dick Samuel V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A S+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: OTIS

Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Jean-Pierre Jaussaud (F)

Result: did not finish (Handling) - 58 laps

Grid: 5th(3:36.17)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

25 25 - Rondeau M379 #004 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #004 – Ford Cosworth DFV/Heini Mader V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/orange/black

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: calberson/RTL

Driven by: Jean Ragnotti (F)/Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)

Result: did not finish (Fatal accident) - 28 laps

Grid: 10th(3:40.32)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

26 26 - Rondeau M379 #006 - Jean Rondeau Rondeau M379 #006 – Ford Cosworth DFL/Heini Mader V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A S+2.0
Jean Rondeau (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: OCEANIC/LE FIGARO

Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Patrick Tambay (F)

Result: did not finish (Fuel pump) - 41 laps

Grid: 4th(3:35.16)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

27 27 - Ibec P6 (Hesketh) - Ian Bracey Ibec P6 (Hesketh) – Ford Cosworth DFV/Eden V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A S+2.0
Ian Bracey (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: IBEC 308 LM/LLOYDS

Driven by: Tony Trimmer (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)

DNQ: Ian Bracey (GB)

Result: did not finish (Head gasket) - 95 laps

Grid: 27th(3:49.94)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

30 30 - Lola T298 - Jean-Marie Lemerle Lola T298 – BMW M12 L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
Jean-Marie Lemerle (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: SOVY

Driven by: Max Cohen-Olivar (MOR)/Jean-Marie Lemerle (F)/Alain Levié (F)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 104 laps

Grid: 46th(4:03.08)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

31 31 - Lola T298 - Jean-Philippe Grand Lola T298 – BMW M12 L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
Jean-Philippe Grand (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+dark blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ

Driven by: Jean-Philippe Grand (F)/Yves Courage (F)

Result: 18th 1st in S2.0 (82 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 42nd(4:00.42)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

32 32 - Renard Delmas D1 #01 - Ecurie Renard-Delmas Renard Delmas D1 #01 – ROC Simca L4 1993cc N/A S2.0
Ecurie Renard-Delmas (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: TOTAL/CIBIÉ/Valeo

Driven by: Louis Descartes (F)/Hervé Bayard (F)

DNS: Bruno Preschey (F); listed, never drove: Jean-Paul Libert (B)

Result: not classified (167 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 54th(4:15.57) - 56th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

33 33 - Lola T298 - Compagnie Primagaz Lola T298 – BMW M12 L4 1994cc N/A S2.0
Compagnie Primagaz (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+dark blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ

Driven by: Pierre Yver (F)/Jacques Heuclin (F)/Michel Dubois (F)

Result: not classified (151 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 45th(4:02.81)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

35 35 - Chevrolet Camaro (Frings) - Stratagraph Inc. Chevrolet Camaro (Frings) – Chevrolet V8 6400cc N/A IMSA GTO
Stratagraph Inc. (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: red/white/blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: STRATAGRAPH

Driven by: Cale Yarborough (USA)/Bill Cooper (USA)/Billy Hagan (USA)

DNS: Bob Mitchell (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 13 laps

Grid: 39th(3:59.57)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

36 36 - Porsche 924 Carrera GTR - Porsche System Porsche 924 Carrera GTR – Porsche 924 t/c L4 1983cc KKK IMSA GTO
Porsche System (D) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: BOSS

Driven by: Manfred Schurti (FL)/Andy Rouse (GB)

DNS: Siegfried Brunn (D)

Result: 11th 1st in IMSA GTO (39 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:04.09) - 49th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

37 37 - Mazda RX-7 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Mazda RX-7 (Mooncraft) – Mazda 13B 2R 1308cc Rotary IMSA GTO
Mazdaspeed (J) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red (+blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: DOMON/TOKICO/mazda

Driven by: Tom Walkinshaw (GB)/Pete Lovett (GB)/Tetsu Ikuzawa (J)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 107 laps

Grid: 51st(4:07.18) - 52nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

38 38 - Mazda RX-7 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Mazda RX-7 (Mooncraft) – Mazda 13B 2R 1308cc Rotary IMSA GTO
Mazdaspeed (J) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: gold/black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: JUN/TOKICO/mazda

Driven by: Yojiro Terada (J)/Win Percy (GB)/Hiroshi Fushida (J)

Result: did not finish (Rear axle) - 25 laps

Grid: 49th(4:04.79) - 50th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

39 39 - Mazda RX-7 - Z. & W. Enterprises Inc. Mazda RX-7 – Mazda 12A 2R 1146cc Rotary IMSA GTU
Z. & W. Enterprises Inc. (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: mazda

Driven by: Dirk Vermeersch (B)/Fred Stiff (USA)/Ray Ratcliff (USA)

did not practice: Pierre Honegger (USA)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:21.97) - 58th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

40 40 - Porsche 935J #930 890 0012 - Joest Racing Porsche 935J #930 890 0012 – Porsche 930/78 F6 2800cc Turbo IMSA GTX
Joest Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: JOEST PORSCHE

Driven by: Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)/Kenper Miller (USA)/Günter Steckkönig (D)

Result: did not finish (Fire) - 152 laps

Grid: 25th(3:48.20)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

41 41 - Porsche 935 K3 #000 0009 (Kremer) - Preston B. Henn Porsche 935 K3 #000 0009 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo IMSA GTX
Preston B. Henn (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+orange/blue/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: T-BIRD SWAP SHOP

Driven by: Preston Henn (USA)/Michael Chandler (USA)/Marcel Mignot (F)

listed, never drove: John Paul (USA), Gary Belcher (USA)

Result: did not finish (Crankshaft pulley) - 45 laps

Grid: 17th(3:46.22)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

42 42 - Porsche 935 K3 #009 00030 - Cooke-Woods Racing Porsche 935 K3 #009 00030 – Porsche F6 3160cc Turbo IMSA GTX
Cooke-Woods Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black (+yellow/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BP

Driven by: Ralph Kent-Cooke (USA)/Anny-Charlotte Verney (F)/Bob Garretson (USA)

listed, never drove: Roy Woods (USA)

Result: 6th (27 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 33rd(3:55.15)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

43 43 - Porsche 935 K3 #000 00013 (Kremer) - Bob Akin Motor Racing Porsche 935 K3 #000 00013 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 3000cc Turbo IMSA GTX
Bob Akin Motor Racing (USA) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Coca-Cola/HERMAN MILLER/METCAR

Driven by: Paul Miller (USA)/Craig Siebert (USA)/Bob Akin (USA)

Result: did not finish (Short-circuit) - 320 laps

Grid: 30th(3:52.61)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

45 45 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35529 (Bellancauto) - Scuderia Supercar Bellancauto Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35529 (Bellancauto) – Ferrari F12 4991cc N/A IMSA GTX
Scuderia Supercar Bellancauto (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+green/white)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: BELLANCAUTO

Driven by: Fabrizio Violati (I)/Duilio Truffo (I)/Maurizio Flammini (I)

listed, never drove: Spartaco Dini (I), Maurizio Micangeli (I)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 118 laps

Grid: 34th(3:55.66)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

46 46 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35525 - Rennod Racing Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35525 – Ferrari F12 4991cc N/A IMSA GTX
Rennod Racing (B) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY

Driven by: Jean Xhenceval (B)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)

Result: 9th (34 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 36th(3:56.72)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

47 47 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #31589 - Charles Pozzi S.A. Ferrari 512 BB/LM #31589 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA GTX
Charles Pozzi S.A. (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Ferrari FRANCE/CH. POZZI

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

DNS: Hervé Regout (B)

Result: 5th 1st in IMSA GTX (26 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 37th(3:56.89)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

48 48 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35523 - Simon Phillips Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35523 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA GTX
Simon Phillips (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: RUANE MOTOR INSURANCE/GASA & SEVILLA

Driven by: Steve Earle (USA)/Simon Phillips (GB)/Mike Salmon (GB)

Result: did not finish (Chassis) - 140 laps

Grid: 40th(3:59.98)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

49 49 - Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35527 - N.A.R.T. Ferrari 512 BB/LM #35527 – Ferrari F12 4942cc N/A IMSA GTX
N.A.R.T. (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: BP/NORTH AMERICAN RACING TEAM

Driven by: Alain Cudini (F)/Philippe Gurdjian (F)/John Morton (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 247 laps

Grid: 29th(3:52.60)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

50 50 - BMW M1 Gr.5 (Sauber) - BASF Cassetten Team GS Sport BMW M1 Gr.5 (Sauber) – BMW M88 L6 4v 3498cc N/A IMSA GTX
BASF Cassetten Team GS Sport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: BASF Cassettes

Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Helmut Henzler (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident damage) - 57 laps

Grid: 21st(3:47.63)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

51 51 - BMW M1 Gr.5 (Martini) - B.M.W. Italie-France BMW M1 Gr.5 (Martini) – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A Gr.5
B.M.W. Italie-France (I/F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red/yellow/green

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: vsd/Lois

Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)/Johnny Cecotto (YV)/Philippe Alliot (F)

listed, never drove: Dominique Lacaud (F), Teo Fabi (I)

Result: 16th (77 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 35th(3:55.68)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

52 52 - BMW M1 Gr.5 (Sauber) - Wuerth-Lubrifilm Team Sauber BMW M1 Gr.5 (Sauber) – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A Gr.5
Wuerth-Lubrifilm Team Sauber (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: WÜRTH

Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)/Marc Surer (CH)/David Deacon (CDN)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 207 laps

Grid: 22nd(3:47.90)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

53 53 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - Emka Productions Ltd. BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A Gr.5
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: sdc BUILDERS/HAWAIIAN TROPIC/EMKA

Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Eddie Jordan (IRL)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 236 laps

Grid: 38th(3:56.99)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

55 55 - Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 - Claude Bourgoignie Porsche 935 K3 #930 890 0022 – Porsche F6 3122cc Turbo Gr.5
Claude Bourgoignie (B) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/dark blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: TRAVEL CRUISER/CHARLES IVEY RACING

Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Dudley Wood (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)

Result: 4th 1st in Gr.5 (24 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(3:48.02)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

57 57 - Porsche 935 #930 890 0015 - Claude Haldi Porsche 935 #930 890 0015 – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5
Claude Haldi (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LONGINES

Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Hervé Poulain (F)/Mark Thatcher (GB)

listed, never drove: Bernard Béguin (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 260 laps

Grid: 32nd(3:54.32)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

59 59 - Porsche 935 K3 #01 00020 (Kremer) - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 935 K3 #01 00020 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 3165cc Turbo Gr.5
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/pink

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: ###/BP

Driven by: Ted Field (USA)/Bill Whittington (USA)/Don Whittington (USA)

listed, never drove: John Fitzpatrick (GB), Jim Busby (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 57 laps

Grid: 6th(3:36.54)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

60 60 - Porsche 935J #000 00016 (Joest) - Vegla Racing Team Porsche 935J #000 00016 (Joest) – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5
Vegla Racing Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/blue (+orange)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: VEGLA/SEKURIT/RTL

Driven by: Dieter Schornstein (D)/Harald Grohs (D)/Götz von Tschirnhaus (D)

Result: 10th (34 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(3:37.15)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

61 61 - Porsche 935 K3 #009 0003 (Kremer) - Weralit Team Porsche 935 K3 #009 0003 (Kremer) – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5
Weralit Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/blue

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Wera/C.J.VEDDER

Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Gerhard Holup (D)/Jürgen Lässig (D)

Result: did not finish (Out of fuel) - 48 laps

Grid: 13th(3:42.66)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

62 62 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 - Porsche 935 #930 770 0912 – Porsche F6 2992cc Turbo Gr.5
"Segolen" (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red/white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Brittany Ferries/MOTUL/INTÉRIM ELECTRO TECHNA

Driven by: Jacques Guérin (F)/"Segolen" (F)/Christian Bussi (F)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:03.89) - 48th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

65 65 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1009 (Dallara) - Martini Racing Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1009 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK Gr.5
Martini Racing (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Eddie Cheever (USA)/Michele Alboreto (I)/Carlo Facetti (I)

listed, never drove: Hans Heyer (D), Piercarlo Ghinzani (I), Riccardo Patrese (I)

Result: 8th (32 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 31st(3:54.09)

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

66 66 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1011 (Dallara) - Martini Racing Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1011 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK Gr.5
Martini Racing (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Riccardo Patrese (I)/Hans Heyer (D)/Piercarlo Ghinzani (I)

listed, never drove: Carlo Facetti (I), Michele Alboreto (I), Eddie Cheever (USA)

Result: did not finish (Cylinder head) - 186 laps

Grid: 24th(3:48.14)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

67 67 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1007 (Dallara) - Martini Racing Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1007 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK Gr.5
Martini Racing (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Beppe Gabbiani (I)/Emanuele Pirro (I)

DNS: Riccardo Patrese (I)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 47 laps

Grid: 44th(4:02.22)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

68 68 - Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) - Jolly Club Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo #1005 (Dallara) – Lancia L4 2xOHC 1425cc KKK Gr.5
Jolly Club (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: CS COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Giorgio Schön (I)/Giorgio Pianta (I)

Result: 14th (62 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 53rd(4:09.01) - 54th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

69 69 - Porsche 935 L1 #935 L1 (Lundgardh) - Tuff-Kote Dinol Racing Porsche 935 L1 #935 L1 (Lundgardh) – Porsche F6 1425cc Turbo Gr.5
Tuff-Kote Dinol Racing (S) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Tuff-Kote Dinol

Driven by: Jan Lundgardh (S)/Mike Wilds (GB)/Axel Plankenhorn (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 49 laps

Grid: 50th(4:06.92) - 51st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

70 70 - Porsche 934 - Thierry Perrier Porsche 934 – Porsche 930/71 F6 2943cc Turbo GT
Thierry Perrier (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: pink

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: DENVER

Driven by: Valentin Bertapelle (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Bernard Salam (F)

listed, never drove: Dominique Lacaud (F)

Result: 17th 1st in GT (80 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 52nd(4:08.86) - 53rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

71 71 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301036 - Helmut Marko BMW M1 #WBS59910004301036 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A GT
Helmut Marko (A) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/green/brown)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: münchen

Driven by: Christian Danner (D)/Leopold von Bayern (D)/Peter Oberndorfer (D)

listed, never drove: Dominique Lacaud (F)

Result: did not finish (Crankshaft damper) - 49 laps

Grid: 41st(4:00.14)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

72 72 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301100 - B.M.W. ZOL' Auto BMW M1 #WBS59910004301100 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A GT
B.M.W. ZOL' Auto (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red/yellow/green

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: vsd/ZOL AUTO BOULOGNE

Driven by: Pierre-François Rousselot (F)/François Servanin (F)/Laurent Ferrier (F)

Result: did not finish (Valve, clutch, gearbox) - 212 laps

Grid: 47th(4:03.76)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

73 73 - Porsche 924 Carrera GTR - Eminence Racing Team Porsche 924 Carrera GTR – Porsche 924 t/c L4 1983cc KKK GT
Eminence Racing Team (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Eminence

Driven by: Jacques Alméras (F)/Jean-Marie Alméras (F)

DNS: Jean-Pierre Sivel (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine => gearbox) - 30 laps

Grid: 55th(4:19.91) - 57th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 29.11.2006

Photo by: Jacques Vigné

74 74 - Porsche 924 Carrera GTR - Porsche Cars Australia Porsche 924 Carrera GTR – Porsche 924 t/c L4 1983cc KKK GT
Porsche Cars Australia (AUS) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: gold/black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Shell/PORSCHE CARS AUSTRALIA/Spirit of Australia

Driven by: Colin Bond (AUS)/Peter Brock (AUS)/Jim Richards (AUS)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:24.95) - 60th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 22.11.2004

Photo by: Patrice Mahe

75 75 - Porsche 924 Carrera GTR #BS70006 - Porsche System Canon Porsche 924 Carrera GTR #BS70006 – Porsche 924 t/c L4 1983cc KKK GT
Porsche System Canon (D) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Canon

Driven by: Tony Dron (GB)/Richard Lloyd (GB)

Result: did not qualify (Reserve)

Grid: (4:20.01) - 59th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

82 82 - WM P81 - WM A.E.R.E.M. WM P81 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK C
WM A.E.R.E.M. (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/PEUGEOT

Driven by: Thierry Boutsen (B)/Michel Pignard (F)/Serge Saulnier (F)

listed, never drove: Richard Dallest (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 15 laps

Grid: 8th(3:37.89)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans

83 83 - WM P81 - WM A.E.R.E.M. WM P81 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc 2xKKK C
WM A.E.R.E.M. (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/PEUGEOT

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

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 50 laps

Grid: 11th(3:40.80)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

90 90 - McLaren M12 GT #60-05 (Trojan) - Z & W Enterprises Inc. McLaren M12 GT #60-05 (Trojan) – Chevrolet V8 5700cc N/A IMSA GTP
Z & W Enterprises Inc. (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: CIBIÉ/Z+W ENTERPRISES

Driven by: Hervé Regout (B)/Michel Elkoubi (F)

did not practice: Bernard de Dryver (B), Paul Canary (USA); listed, never drove: Sam Posey (USA)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (5:13.06)

Photo updated: 28.12.2007

Photo by: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans


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19 Ford C100 #01 (Thompson-Gomm) Ford C100 #01 (Thompson-Gomm) – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A S+2.0
Alain de Cadenet (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: -

Tyres: -

Sponsors: -

Drivers listed: Alain De Cadenet (GB)

Result: did not arrive


34 Lola T298 Lola T298 – BMW M12 L4 1998cc N/A S2.0
Dominique Lacaud -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Dominique Lacaud (F)/Joël Gouhier (F)

Result: did not arrive


44 Porsche 935 M16 #930 890 0013 (AIR) Porsche 935 M16 #930 890 0013 (AIR) – Porsche /Andial F6 2800cc Turbo IMSA GTX
Andial Meister Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+yellow/red)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: ANDIAL

Drivers listed: Howard Meister (USA)/Rolf Stommelen (D)

Result: did not arrive