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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1985
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 16/6/1985
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.626 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 80000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1985
FIA World Endurance Championship (round 4)

Start time: 15/6 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP right, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 81

Practiced: 57

Started: 49

Classified: 24

Group C1 (C1) : P:29, ST:27, CL:16

Group C2 (C2) : P:19, ST:16, CL:6

Group B (B) : P:4, ST:4, CL:1

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:2, ST:2, CL:1

IMSA GTX (GTX) : P:0, ST:0, CL:0

IMSA GTO (GTO) : P:0, ST:0, CL:0
Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1985

Photos by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman , Serge Cailler , Philippe Hubert , Rupert Lowes , Karsten Denecke , Patrice Mahe , David Wall and Jeremy Jackson

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 26.2.2003

Last photo update on this page: 27.3.2008

1 1 - Porsche 962C #002 - Rothmans-Porsche Porsche 962C #002 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Rothmans

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

listed, never drove: Derek Bell (GB)

Result: 10th (26 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 2nd(3:15.28)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

2 2 - Porsche 962C #003 - Rothmans-Porsche Porsche 962C #003 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Rothmans

Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)

listed, never drove: Jacky Ickx (B)

Result: 3rd (7 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 1st(3:14.80)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

 Photo by: Rupert Lowes

3 3 - Porsche 962C #004 - Rothmans-Porsche Porsche 962C #004 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Rothmans

Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/John Watson (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 299 laps

Grid: 5th(3:22.98)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

4 4 - Lancia LC2 #0002 (Dallara) - Martini-Lancia Lancia LC2 #0002 (Dallara) – Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014cc 2xKKK C1
Martini-Lancia (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Alessandro Nannini (I)/Lucio Cesario (AUS)

Result: 6th (14 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 3rd(3:15.95)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

5 5 - Lancia LC2 #0005 (Dallara) - Martini-Lancia Lancia LC2 #0005 (Dallara) – Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014cc 2xKKK C1
Martini-Lancia (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Mauro Baldi (I)

listed, never drove: Lucio Cesario (AUS)

Result: 7th (16 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(3:23.46)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

7 7 - Porsche 956 #117 - New-Man-Joest Racing Porsche 956 #117 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
New-Man-Joest Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: newman

Driven by: Klaus Ludwig (D)/Paolo Barilla (I)/"John Winter" (D)

Result: winner - 374 laps (212.021 kph), margin: 3 laps

Grid: 4th(3:20.03)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

8 8 - Porsche 956 #104 - New-Man-Joest Racing Porsche 956 #104 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
New-Man-Joest Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/black (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: newman

Driven by: Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)/Kenper Miller (USA)/Paul Belmondo (F)

listed, never drove: "John Winter" (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 277 laps

Grid: 8th(3:25.52)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

10 10 - Porsche 956 #115 - Kremer Porsche Racing Porsche 956 #115 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Kremer Porsche Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+brown)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BARCLAY/Pretoria Brick

Driven by: Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)/George Fouché (ZA)/Mario Hytten (CH)

listed, never drove: Marc Surer (CH)

Result: 5th (13 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 7th(3:24.13)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

11 11 - Porsche 962C #110 - Kremer Porsche Racing Porsche 962C #110 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Kremer Porsche Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: KENWOOD

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Mike Thackwell (NZ)/Franz Konrad (A)

listed, never drove: Marc Surer (CH), Tony Garcia (USA)

Result: 9th (18 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 15th(3:33.41)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

13 13 - Cougar C12 #C02-02 - Primagaz Cougar C12 #C02-02 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 2649cc Turbo C1
Primagaz (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/blue/white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ

Driven by: Yves Courage (F)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)/Jean-François Yvon (F)

Result: 20th (95 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 18th(3:38.18) - 19th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

14 14 - Porsche 956 #106B (RLR) - R. Lloyd Racing Porsche 956 #106B (RLR) – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
R. Lloyd Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Canon

Driven by: Jonathan Palmer (GB)/James Weaver (GB)/Richard Lloyd (GB)

listed, never drove: Jan Lammers (NL)

Result: 2nd (3 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 9th(3:25.58)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

18 18 - Porsche 956 #111 - Brun Motorsport Porsche 956 #111 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Brun Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: M. GUFFANTI/DEBORAH

Driven by: Oscar Larrauri (RA)/Massimo Sigala (I)/Gabriele Tarquini (I)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 323 laps

Grid: 10th(3:26.67)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

19 19 - Porsche 962C #107 - Brun Motorsport Porsche 962C #107 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Brun Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: TORNO

Driven by: Walter Brun (CH)/Didier Theys (B)/Joël Gouhier (F)

listed, never drove: Leopold von Bayern (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 304 laps

Grid: 11th(3:30.33)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

24 24 - Cheetah G604 #1 (Advanced) - Cheetah Switzerland Cheetah G604 #1 (Advanced) – Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340,7cc N/A C1
Cheetah Switzerland (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: CHEETAH/SNR

Driven by: John Cooper (GB)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)/Bernard de Dryver (B)

Result: did not finish (Broken hub, accident) - 53 laps

Grid: 41st(3:58.33) - 43rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

26 26 - Porsche 956 #109 - Obermaier Racing Team Porsche 956 #109 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Obermaier Racing Team (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: DUCADOS/iHOLA!/ERG

Driven by: Jürgen Lässig (D)/Hervé Regout (B)/Jésus Pareja (E)

Result: 8th (17 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 14th(3:33.30)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

31 31 - Rondeau M382 #005 - Primagaz Rondeau M382 #005 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C1
Primagaz (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red/dark blue

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ/SOVICO

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

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 286 laps

Grid: 31st(3:49.52) - 33rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

33 33 - Porsche 956 #114 - Fitzpatrick Porsche Team Porsche 956 #114 – Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Fitzpatrick Porsche Team (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+gold)

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: American 100's

Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Jo Gartner (A)/Guy Edwards (GB)

Result: 4th (8 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 12th(3:32.84)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

34 34 - March 84G #3 - Kreepy Krauly Racing March 84G #3 – Porsche 956 Type 935/76 F6 2649cc Turbo C1
Kreepy Krauly Racing (ZA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/turquoise/blue

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: KREEPY KRAULY

Driven by: Christian Danner (D)/Graham Duxbury (ZA)/Almo Coppelli (I)

listed, never drove: Ian Scheckter (ZA)

Result: 22nd (104 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(3:44.84) - 26th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 27.3.2008

 Photo by: Karsten Denecke

36 36 - Tom´s 85C - Tom's Team Tom´s 85C – Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090cc Turbo C1
Tom's Team (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/black)

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: LEYTON HOUSE/TOYOTA/BRIDGESTONE

Driven by: Satoru Nakajima (J)/Masanori Sekiya (J)/Kaoru Hoshino (J)

Result: 12th (44 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 29th(3:48.67) - 31st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

38 38 - Dome 85C - Dome Team Dome 85C – Toyota 4T-GT L4 2090cc Turbo C1
Dome Team (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+violet/pink/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: TEMPORARY/TOYOTA

Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Geoff Lees (GB)/Toshio Suzuki (J)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 141 laps

Grid: 22nd(3:43.77) - 24th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

39 39 - Rondeau M382 #003 - Bussi Racing Rondeau M382 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A C1
Bussi Racing (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: cream/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Vetir/Christine LAURE

Driven by: Jean-Claude Justice (F)/Bruno Sotty (F)/Patrick Oudet (F)

Result: 18th (83 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 34th(3:51.86) - 36th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

 Photo by: Rupert Lowes

40 40 - Jaguar XJR-5 #006 (Group 44) - Jaguar Group 44 Jaguar XJR-5 #006 (Group 44) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5955cc N/A GTP
Jaguar Group 44 (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: JAGUAR

Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/Jim Adams (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)

listed, never drove: Bill Adam (CDN)

Result: did not finish (CV joint) - 151 laps

Grid: 17th(3:37.29)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

41 41 - WM P83B #P82-01? - WM-Peugeot WM P83B #P82-01? – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2600cc Turbo C1
WM-Peugeot (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: j Gaillard/MERLIN

Driven by: Pascal Pessiot (F)/Dominique Fornage (F)/Patrick Gaillard (F)

listed, never drove: Jean Rondeau (F), Jean-Daniel Raulet (F), Michel Pignard (F)

Result: disqualified (Underweight) (107 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 30th(3:49.20) - 32nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 26.2.2003

 Photo by: David Wall

42 42 - WM P83B #P82-02? - WM-Peugeot WM P83B #P82-02? – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2600cc Turbo C1
WM-Peugeot (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+blue/yellow)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: merlin/PLAGE/PEUGEOT/heuliez

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

Result: 17th (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 21st(3:43.07) - 23rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

43 43 - WM P83B #P85-01? - WM-Peugeot WM P83B #P85-01? – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2750cc Turbo C1
WM-Peugeot (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: merlin/PLAGE/PEUGEOT/heuliez

Driven by: Roger Dorchy (F)/Jean-Claude Andruet (F)/Claude Haldi (CH)

listed, never drove: Patrick Gaillard (F), Pascal Pessiot (F), Dominique Fornage (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 73 laps

Grid: 19th(3:38.40) - 20th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

44 44 - Jaguar XJR-5 #008 (Group 44) - Jaguar Group 44 Jaguar XJR-5 #008 (Group 44) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954cc N/A GTP
Jaguar Group 44 (USA) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: JAGUAR

Driven by: Bob Tullius (USA)/Chip Robinson (USA)/Claude Ballot-Léna (F)

Result: 13th 1st in GTP (50 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(3:35.32)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

46 46 - Rondeau M482 #003 - Bussi Racing (Bassaler) Rondeau M482 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A C1
Bussi Racing (Bassaler) (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MOTUL/BELGIAN AMERICAN

Driven by: Christian Bussi (F)/Jack Griffin (USA)/M. L. Speer (USA)

Result: did not finish (Suspension) - 36 laps

Grid: 39th(3:55.65) - 41st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

55 55 - Porsche 962C #112 - Fitzpatrick Porsche Team Porsche 962C #112 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Fitzpatrick Porsche Team (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+gold)

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: American 100's

Driven by: Kenny Acheson (GB)/Dudley Wood (GB)

did not practice: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F); listed, never drove: Manuel Lopez (PE)

Result: did not qualify (Collision with Frey in practice)

Grid: (4:00.39)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

 Photo by: Rupert Lowes

61 61 - Sauber C8 #85-C8-01 - Sauber Sauber C8 #85-C8-01 – Mercedes M117/Mader V8 4973cc Turbo C1
Sauber (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+black/red/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Castrol/Sikaflex

Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Max Welti (CH)/Dieter Quester (A)

Result: did not start (Accident in practice)

Grid: (3:37.56)

Photo updated: 12.12.2003

 Photo by: Patrice Mahe

66 66 - EMKA C84/1 #MC 02 84C - Emka Productions Ltd. EMKA C84/1 #MC 02 84C – Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340cc N/A C1
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+black)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: DOW CORNING Silicones/MOLYKOTE

Driven by: Tiff Needell (GB)/Nick Faure (GB)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)

listed, never drove: Bob Evans (GB)

Result: 11th (36 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 13th(3:33.12)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

67 67 - Rondeau M482 #001 - J.- Ph. Grand Rondeau M482 #001 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A C1
J.- Ph. Grand (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: AUTOVOX/Rexona

Driven by: Patrick Gonin (F)/Pascal Witmeur (B)/Pierre de Thoisy (F)

listed, never drove: Jean-Philippe Grand (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 143 laps

Grid: 26th(3:47.53) - 28th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

70 70 - Tiga GC85 #279 (RAM) - Spice Engineering Tiga GC85 #279 (RAM) – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298cc N/A C2
Spice Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Holts/HAWAIIAN Tropic/CANNON/JAEGER

Driven by: Gordon Spice (GB)/Ray Bellm (GB)/Mark Galvin (IRL)

Result: 14th 1st in C2 (62 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 28th(3:48.08) - 30th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

74 74 - Gebhardt JC853 #01 - Team Labatt Gebhardt JC853 #01 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Team Labatt (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+red)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Labatt's/BEER BIERE/PENTHOUSE

Driven by: Frank Jelinski (D)/John Graham (CDN)/Nick Adams (GB)

Result: not classified (150 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 27th(3:47.76) - 29th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

75 75 - Gebhardt JC843 #01 - A.D.A. Engineering Gebhardt JC843 #01 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 3300cc N/A C2
A.D.A. Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: PLUMTREE

Driven by: Steve Earle (USA)/John Sheldon (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)

listed, never drove: Richard Jones (GB)

Result: 16th (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(3:55.62) - 40th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

77 77 - Tiga GC84 #250 - Spice Engineering Tiga GC84 #250 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Spice Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: RIZLA/PENTHOUSE

Driven by: Neil Crang (AUS)/Tony Lanfranchi (GB)/Tim Lee-Davey (GB)

listed, never drove: James Weaver (GB)

Result: not classified (148 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 32nd(3:50.37) - 34th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

79 79 - Ecosse C285 #002 - Ecurie Ecosse Ecosse C285 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFV/Swindon Engines V8/90° 4v DOHC 2998cc N/A C2
Ecurie Ecosse (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/orange)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Bovis

Driven by: Ray Mallock (GB)/David Leslie (GB)/Mike Wilds (GB)

Result: did not finish (Oil pump) - 45 laps

Grid: 23rd(3:44.17) - 25th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

80 80 - Alba AR6 - Carma F.F. Alba AR6 – Carma FF L4 1900cc 1xKKK C2
Carma F.F. (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+orange/green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: totip/STP

Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Guido Dacco (I)/Aldo Bertuzzi (I)

listed, never drove: Carlo Facetti (I)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 228 laps

Grid: 20th(3:42.62) - 21st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

81 81 - Alba AR2 #002 - Carma F.F. (Cheetah) Alba AR2 #002 – Carma FF L4 4v 1900cc 1xKKK C2
Carma F.F. (Cheetah) (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+orange/green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: totip/SOGO

Driven by: Loris Kessel (CH)/Ruggero Melgrati (I)/Aldo Bertuzzi (I)/Jean-Pierre Frey (CH)

Result: did not start (Accident in practice)

Grid: (3:43.01)

Photo updated: 29.2.2004

 Photo by: Patrice Mahe

82 82 - Alba AR3 #002 - Grifo Autoracing Alba AR3 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A C2
Grifo Autoracing (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PORTO KALEO/Scuola 3F Italia/RABOND

Driven by: Paolo Giangrossi (I)/Pasquale Barberio (I)/Mario Radicella (I)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 5 laps

Grid: 25th(3:46.97) - 27th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

85 85 - Mazda 737C #001 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. Mazda 737C #001 (Mooncraft) – Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308cc Rotary C2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE/Nikon/mazda

Driven by: Yoshimi Katayama (J)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Takashi Yorino (J)

listed, never drove: Jean-Michel Martin (B), David Kennedy (IRL), Philippe Martin (B)

Result: 24th (110 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 40th(3:57.73) - 42nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

86 86 - Mazda 737C #002 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. Mazda 737C #002 (Mooncraft) – Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308cc Rotary C2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+yellow/silver)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Nikon/mazda/DUNLOP

Driven by: David Kennedy (IRL)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)/Philippe Martin (B)

listed, never drove: Yojiro Terada (J), Takashi Yorino (J), Yoshimi Katayama (J)

Result: 19th (91 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 43rd(4:00.78) - 45th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

90 90 - URD C83 - J. Winther Denmark URD C83 – BMW M88 L6 3453cc N/A C2
J. Winther Denmark (DK) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Castrol

Driven by: Jens Winther (DK)/David Mercer (GB)/Margie Smith-Haas (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 141 laps

Grid: 35th(3:52.17) - 37th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

93 93 - ALD 01 #C2/01 - Automobiles L. Descartes ALD 01 #C2/01 – BMW M80 L6 4v 3490cc N/A C2
Automobiles L. Descartes (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+yellow)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: COMMERCANTS

Driven by: Jacques Heuclin (F)/Louis Descartes (F)/Daniël Hubert (B)

Result: not classified (233 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(4:18.26) - 51st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

95 95 - Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) - A. Bellanger-R. Bassaler Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) – BMW M88 L6 3453cc N/A C2
A. Bellanger-R. Bassaler (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/brown/white

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BELLANGER/V.I.O

Driven by: Dominique Lacaud (F)/Roland Bassaler (F)/Yvon Tapy (F)

Result: 23rd (106 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 44th(4:02.88) - 46th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

97 97 - Strandell 85 (TOJ) - Strandell Porsche Strandell 85 (TOJ) – Porsche 934 F6 3300cc Turbo C2
Strandell Porsche (S) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: KENWOOD

Driven by: Stanley Dickens (S)/Martin Schanche (N)

did not practice: Torgye Kleppe (N); listed, never drove: Götz von Tschirnhaus (D), Tomas Wiren (S)

Result: did not start (Engine)

Grid: (4:05.93)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

98 98 - Tiga GC284 #277 - R. Baker Promotions Ford Tiga GC284 #277 – Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778cc 1xGarrett C2
R. Baker Promotions Ford (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Charles Heidsieck/UNIPART/DUCKHAMS/PORTSMOUTH CHERBOURG

Driven by: François Duret (GB)/David Andrews (GB)/Duncan Bain (GB)

listed, never drove: Costas Los (GR), Roy Baker (GB), Paul Smith (GB), David Ovey (GB)

Result: not classified (224 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:18.71) - 52nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

 Photo by: Paul Kooyman

99 99 - Tiga GC285 #294 - R. Baker Promotions Ford Tiga GC285 #294 – Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778cc 1xGarrett C2
R. Baker Promotions Ford (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: UNIPART/PORTSMOUTH CHERBOURG

Driven by: Paul Smith (GB)/Will Hoy (GB)/Nick Nicholson (USA)

listed, never drove: Richard Down (GB), Duncan Bain (GB), Jeremy Rossiter (GB)

Result: 21st (100 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 45th(4:05.13) - 47th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

100 100 - Chevron B62 #85-01 - (Bartlett Chevron Racing) Goodmans Sound Chevron B62 #85-01 – Ford Cosworth DFL/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298cc N/A C2
(Bartlett Chevron Racing) Goodmans Sound (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/green/white

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Goodmans SOUND/SKOAL Bandit/Croxley Script

Driven by: Max Cohen-Olivar (MOR)/Richard Jones (GB)/Robin Smith (GB)

listed, never drove: John Bartlett (GB), François Migault (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 19 laps

Grid: 33rd(3:51.77) - 35th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 27.3.2008

 Photo by: Karsten Denecke

104 104 - Rondeau M379 #006 - Ecurie Blanchet-Locatop Rondeau M379 #006 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Ecurie Blanchet-Locatop (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: pink (+white/blue)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BLANCHET LOCATOP

Driven by: Michel Dubois (F)/Hubert Striebig (F)/Noël del Bello (F)

Result: did not finish (Broken chassis) - 65 laps

Grid: 36th(3:52.79) - 38th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

106 106 - Lotec C302 (TOJ) - B. Sotty Lotec C302 (TOJ) – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
B. Sotty (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: KATHREIN/SACHS/Shell/BOSCH

Driven by: Martin Wagenstetter (D)/Kurt Hild (D)

listed, never drove: Bruno Sotty (F)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (5:10.56)

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

111 111 - Porsche 956 #009 - Rothmans-Porsche Porsche 956 #009 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Rothmans

Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Derek Bell (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Al Holbert (USA)

Result: practiced only (T-car)

Grid: T-car (3:19.72)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

 Photo by: Philippe Hubert

151 151 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301062 - H. Gall BMW M1 #WBS59910004301062 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A B
H. Gall (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: MSW/ROMBO

Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Martin Birrane (IRL)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)

listed, never drove: Jean-François Yvon (F), Helmut Gall (D)

Result: 15th 1st in B (67 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 42nd(4:00.31) - 44th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

152 152 - BMW M1 - Vogelsang BMW M1 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3497cc N/A B
Vogelsang (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BILSTEIN/Castrol

Driven by: Harald Grohs (D)/Altfrid Heger (D)/Kurt König (D)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 32 laps

Grid: 37th(3:54.28) - 39th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

155T 155T - Lancia LC2 #0003 (Dallara) - Martini-Lancia Lancia LC2 #0003 (Dallara) – Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014cc 2xKKK C1
Martini-Lancia (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MARTINI

Driven by: Alessandro Nannini (I)/Bob Wollek (F)/Lucio Cesario (AUS)

Result: practiced only (T-car)

Grid: T-car (3:32.78)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

 Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

156 156 - Porsche 911SC #0068894A - R. Touroul Porsche 911SC #0068894A – Porsche F6 2992cc N/A B
R. Touroul (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: Rubson/Gesterner/DNA

Driven by: Raymond Touroul (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Philippe Dermagne (F)

listed, never drove: Bernard Salam (F)

Result: did not finish (Head gasket) - 107 laps

Grid: 49th(4:19.36) - 53rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler

157 157 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301076? - A. Pallavicini BMW M1 #WBS59910004301076? – BMW M88 L6 4v 3453cc N/A B
A. Pallavicini (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Castrol

Driven by: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Angelo Pallavicini (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 116 laps

Grid: 46th(4:08.70) - 49th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.12.2005

 Photo by: Serge Cailler


Cars not available on a photo:

85T Mazda 727C #005 (Mooncraft) Mazda 727C C2
Jaguar XJR-5 #010 (Group 44) Jaguar XJR-5 GTP

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Cars that did not arrive:

6 Lancia LC2 (Dallara) Lancia LC2 (Dallara) – Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014cc 2xKKK C1
Martini-Lancia (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

16 Porsche 956 Porsche 956 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Richard Lloyd Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jonathan Palmer (GB)/Jan Lammers (NL)

Result: did not arrive

23 Cheetah G604 (Advanced) Cheetah G604 (Advanced) – Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v 5340,7cc N/A C1
Cheetah Switzerland (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

32 Dome RC82 #01 (March) Dome RC82 #01 (March) – Ford Cosworth DFL/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 3296cc N/A C1
Dorset Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Martin Birrane (IRL)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)

Result: did not arrive

46 Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) – BMW M88 L6 3500cc N/A C2
Roland Bassaler (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

51 Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-185 (Advanced) Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-185 (Advanced) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6200cc N/A C1
TWR Jaguar Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Hans Heyer (D)/Thierry Tassin (B)

Result: did not arrive

52 Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-285 (Advanced) Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-285 (Advanced) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6200cc N/A C1
TWR Jaguar Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: David Hobbs (GB)/Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)

Result: did not arrive

53 Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-385 (Advanced) Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-385 (Advanced) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6200cc N/A C1
TWR Jaguar Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

62 Sauber C8 #86-C8-02 Sauber C8 #86-C8-02 – Mercedes M117 V8 4973cc Turbo C1
Sauber Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive

72 Gebhardt JC853 Gebhardt JC853 – Ford C2
Gebhardt Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jan Thoelke (D)

Result: did not arrive

91 Lyncar MS83 Lyncar MS83 – Ford Cosworth DFV/Nicholson V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Lyncar Motorsport Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Emilio de Villota (E)/Costas Los (GR)/Mikael Nabrink (S)