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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1986
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 1/6/1986
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.528 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 150000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1986
FIA World Sports-Prototype Championship (round 3)

Start time: 31/5 16:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left, Weather: warm, dry

Entry: 97

Practiced: 54

Started: 50

Classified: 19

Group C1 (C1) : P:30, ST:29, CL:11

Group C2 (C2) : P:17, ST:16, CL:6

Group B (B) : P:1, ST:1, CL:0

IMSA GTP (GTP) : P:3, ST:3, CL:1

IMSA GTX (GTX) : P:1, ST:1, CL:1

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

Entry list
Le Mans 24 Hours 1986

Photos by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks , Jean-Pierre Monier , Jeremy Jackson , Rupert Lowes , Philippe Hubert , Philippe Moriniere and Stephane Ragondet

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 12.8.2002

Last photo update on this page: 11.3.2005


1 1 - Porsche 962C #003 - Rothmans Porsche Porsche 962C #003 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc Turbo 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)/Al Holbert (USA)

preliminary session only: Bob Wollek (F); listed, never drove: Jochen Mass (D), Jacky Ickx (B)

Result: winner - 368 laps (207.197 kph), margin: 8 laps

Grid: 2nd(3:16.60)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

1T 1T - 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: Al Holbert (USA)

Result: practiced only

Grid: T-car (3:40.85)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

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

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Rothmans

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Jochen Mass (D)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)

listed, never drove: Jacky Ickx (B), Al Holbert (USA)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 180 laps

Grid: 1st(3:15.99)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

3 3 - 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: Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Drake Olson (USA)

preliminary session only: Jochen Mass (D), Al Holbert (USA); listed, never drove: Derek Bell (GB), Hans-Joachim Stuck (D), John Watson (GB)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 41 laps

Grid: 8th(3:25.34)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

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

Colors: yellow/black (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: taka-Q

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

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 196 laps

Grid: 3rd(3:17.11)

Photo updated: 2.11.2004

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

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

Colors: white/red/blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: SPIRIT OF AMERICA

Driven by: George Follmer (USA)/John Morton (USA)/Kenper Miller (USA)

DNS: Paolo Barilla (I); listed, never drove: "John Winter" (D), Klaus Ludwig (D)

Result: 3rd (13 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 11th(3:27.37)

Photo updated: 2.11.2004

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

9 9 - Porsche 956 #109 - Obermaier Racing Porsche 956 #109 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Obermaier Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/yellow/blue

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: BONTEMPI/burago

Driven by: Jürgen Lässig (D)/Fulvio Ballabio (I)/Dudley Wood (GB)

Result: 5th (23 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 19th(3:35.27)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

10 10 - Porsche 962C #118 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 962C #118 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc Turbo C1
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: KENWOOD

Driven by: Jo Gartner (A)/Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)/Kunimitsu Takahashi (J)

listed, never drove: George Fouché (ZA), Alain Ferté (F), Cathy Muller (F), Philippe Streiff (F)

Result: did not finish (Fatal accident) - 169 laps

Grid: 15th(3:30.10)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

12 12 - Porsche 956 #105 - Porsche Kremer Racing Porsche 956 #105 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Porsche Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/dark blue/red

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ

Driven by: Pierre Yver (F)/Max Cohen-Olivar (MOR)/Hubert Striebig (F)

listed, never drove: Marc Surer (CH), Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)

Result: did not finish (Withdrawn after Gartner's accident) - 160 laps

Grid: 22nd(3:39.56)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

13 13 - Cougar C12 #01 - Primagaz Team Cougar Cougar C12 #01 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 2649cc Turbo C1
Primagaz Team Cougar (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/dark blue/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: PRIMAGAZ

Driven by: Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)/Yves Courage (F)

Result: 18th (101 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(3:26.98)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

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

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: LIQUI MOLY

Driven by: Mauro Baldi (I)/Price Cobb (USA)/Rob Dyson (USA)

listed, never drove: Jan Lammers (NL), Jonathan Palmer (GB), Drake Olson (USA)

Result: 9th (50 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 16th(3:30.31)

Photo updated: 2.11.2004

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

17 17 - Porsche 962C #115 - Brun Motorsport Porsche 962C #115 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc Turbo C1
Brun Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Fortuna/GUFFANTI

Driven by: Oscar Larrauri (RA)/Jésus Pareja (E)/Joël Gouhier (F)

Result: 2nd (8 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(3:23.47)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

18 18 - Porsche 962C #117 - Brun Motorsport Porsche 962C #117 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc Turbo C1
Brun Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: TORNO

Driven by: Massimo Sigala (I)/Walter Brun (CH)/Frank Jelinski (D)

listed, never drove: Thierry Boutsen (B)

Result: did not finish (Valves) - 75 laps

Grid: 12th(3:28.05)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

19 19 - Porsche 956 #106 - Brun Motorsport Porsche 956 #106 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc 2xKKK K26 C1
Brun Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+yellow/red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: BLANCHET LOCATOP/GfE

Driven by: Thierry Boutsen (B)/Didier Theys (B)/Alain Ferté (F)

listed, never drove: Gerhard Berger (A), Massimo Sigala (I), Cathy Muller (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 89 laps

Grid: 4th(3:20.10)

Photo updated: 2.11.2004

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

20 20 - Tiga GC86 #250 - Tiga Team Tiga GC86 #250 – Ford Cosworth DFL Turbo V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298cc Turbo C1
Tiga Team (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+black/red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PENTHOUSE/SUPREME

Driven by: Neil Crang (AUS)/Tim Lee-Davey (GB)/John Gimbel (USA)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:09.58)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

21 21 - March 85G #6 - Richard Cleare Racing March 85G #6 – Porsche 962/70 F6 2800cc Turbo GTP
Richard Cleare Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: CO.MU.CO./BOJOLLY'S

Driven by: Lionel Robert (F)/Jack Newsum (USA)/Richard Cleare (GB)

Result: 14th 1st in GTP (69 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 32nd(3:47.32)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

23 23 - Nissan R86V #86G-5 (March) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R86V #86G-5 (March) – Nissan VG30ET V6/60° 2v SOHC 2966cc 2xGarrett C1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: NICHI-RA/NISSAN

Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Keiji Matsumoto (J)/Aguri Suzuki (J)

listed, never drove: James Weaver (GB), Takao Wada (J), Masahiro Hasemi (J)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 64 laps

Grid: 24th(3:41.49)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

32 32 - Nissan R85V #85G-8 (March) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R85V #85G-8 (March) – Nissan VG30ET V6/60° 2v SOHC 2966cc 2xGarrett TO3 C1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: AMADA/NISSAN

Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Masahiro Hasemi (J)/Takao Wada (J)/Aguri Suzuki (J)

listed, never drove: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J), Keiji Matsumoto (J), Akira Hagiwara (J)

Result: 16th (83 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 33rd(3:47.35)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

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

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: DANONE

Driven by: Emilio de Villota (E)/Fermin Velez (E)/George Fouché (ZA)

DNS: Juan Fernandez (E)

Result: 4th (19 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 20th(3:35.99)

Photo updated: 2.11.2004

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

36 36 - Tom´s 86C - Tom's Co. Ltd. Tom´s 86C – Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090cc Turbo C1
Tom's Co. Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: LEYTON HOUSE/COCKPIT/MINOLTA

Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)/Satoru Nakajima (J)/Masanori Sekiya (J)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 105 laps

Grid: 40th(3:54.85)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

38 38 - Dome 86C - Dome Co. Ltd. Dome 86C – Toyota 4T-GT L4 2090cc Turbo C1
Dome Co. Ltd. (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow/white/black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: FORMULA/TOYOTA/DUNLOP/Castrol

Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Beppe Gabbiani (I)/Toshio Suzuki (J)

Result: not classified (Last lap too slow) (72 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 30th(3:45.25)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

41 41 - WM P86 - WM Secateva WM P86 – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2600cc Turbo C1
WM Secateva (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: VORTICE/Heuliez

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

listed, never drove: Roger Dorchy (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 132 laps

Grid: 18th(3:33.97)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

45 45 - Rondeau M382 #003 - Patrick Oudet Rondeau M382 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A C1
Patrick Oudet (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+yellow/silver)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Christine LAURE/Vetir

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

DNS: Rémy Julienne (F); preliminary session only: Hubert Striebig (F); listed, never drove: Pierre Yver (F), Christian Bussi (F), Jack Griffin (USA)

Result: did not finish (Oil pressure) - 110 laps

Grid: 35th(3:49.13)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

47 47 - Rondeau M482 #001 - Graff Racing Rondeau M482 #001 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300cc N/A C1
Graff Racing (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: BOUVET BRUT

Driven by: Marc Menant (F)/Jean-Philippe Grand (F)/Jacques Goudchaux (F)

Result: 13th (69 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 31st(3:47.17)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

51 51 - Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-286 (Advanced) - Silk Cut Jaguar Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-286 (Advanced) – Jaguar /TWR Engine Division V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993cc N/A C1
Silk Cut Jaguar (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+violet)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: SILK CUT/JAGUAR

Driven by: Derek Warwick (GB)/Eddie Cheever (USA)/Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)

Result: did not finish (Puncture => suspension) - 239 laps

Grid: 5th(3:21.60)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

52 52 - Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-186 (Advanced) - Silk Cut Jaguar Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-186 (Advanced) – Jaguar /TWR Engine Division V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993cc N/A C1
Silk Cut Jaguar (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+violet)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: SILK CUT/JAGUAR

Driven by: Hans Heyer (D)/Hurley Haywood (USA)/Brian Redman (GB)

preliminary session only: Jean-Louis Schlesser (F), Eddie Cheever (USA); listed, never drove: Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)

Result: did not finish (Fuel pump) - 53 laps

Grid: 7th(3:24.95)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

53 53 - Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-385 (Advanced) - Silk Cut Jaguar Jaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-385 (Advanced) – Jaguar /TWR Engine Division V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993cc N/A C1
Silk Cut Jaguar (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+violet)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: SILK CUT/JAGUAR

Driven by: Gianfranco Brancatelli (I)/Win Percy (GB)/Hurley Haywood (USA)

DNS: Armin Hahne (D); preliminary session only: Derek Warwick (GB); listed, never drove: Brian Redman (GB), Hans Heyer (D), Steve Soper (GB)

Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) - 154 laps

Grid: 14th(3:29.24)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

55 55 - Porsche 962C #112 - John Fitzpatrick Racing Porsche 962C #112 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649cc Turbo C1
John Fitzpatrick Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: ELKRON/CASINO

Driven by: Philippe Alliot (F)/Paco Romero (E)/Michel Trollé (F)

DNS: Franz Konrad (A)

Result: 10th (56 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 17th(3:33.86)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

61 61 - Sauber C8 #86-C8-02 - Kouros Racing Team Sauber C8 #86-C8-02 – Mercedes M117 V8 4973cc Turbo C1
Kouros Racing Team (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: KOUROS

Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Mike Thackwell (NZ)

listed, never drove: Henri Pescarolo (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 61 laps

Grid: 13th(3:29.22)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

62 62 - Sauber C8 #86-C8-03 - Kouros Racing Team Sauber C8 #86-C8-03 – Mercedes M117 V8 4973cc Turbo C1
Kouros Racing Team (CH) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+white)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: KOUROS

Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Christian Danner (D)/Dieter Quester (A)

listed, never drove: Mike Thackwell (NZ)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 86 laps

Grid: 9th(3:26.69)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

63 63 - Porsche 936C #JR005 (Joest) - Ernst Schuster Porsche 936C #JR005 (Joest) – Porsche 962/71 F6 2800cc Twin-Turbo C1
Ernst Schuster (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue/red/yellow/black

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: McGREGOR

Driven by: Siegfried Brunn (D)/Ernst Schuster (D)/Rudi Seher (D)

Result: 6th (24 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 21st(3:37.42)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

66 66 - March 84G #3 - Cosmik Racing Promotions March 84G #3 – Porsche 956 Type 935/76 F6 2649cc Turbo C1
Cosmik Racing Promotions (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/yellow

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: METAXA/LABORATOIRE D'ELECTROTHERAPIE APPLIQUEE/MicroAge/GARAGE JAK

Driven by: Costas Los (GR)/Neil Crang (AUS)/Raymond Touroul (F)

DNS: Philippe Dermagne (F); listed, never drove: John Graham (CDN)

Result: did not finish (DQ: outside asistance) - 169 laps

Grid: 45th(3:59.21)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

70 70 - Spice SE86C #001 - Spice Engineering Spice SE86C #001 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298cc N/A C2
Spice Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red/blue

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: LISTERINE/CANNON/Holts

Driven by: Ray Bellm (GB)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)/Gordon Spice (GB)

Result: 19th (110 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(3:40.47)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

72 72 - Bardon DB1 #C200/01 (Arundel) - Bartlett/Goodmans Sound Bardon DB1 #C200/01 (Arundel) – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300cc N/A C2
Bartlett/Goodmans Sound (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Goodmans SOUND/Croxley/Script

Driven by: Nick Adams (GB)/Richard Jones (GB)/Robin Donovan (GB)

Result: not classified (157 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(3:59.97)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

74 74 - Gebhardt JC853 #01 - Gebhardt Motorsport Gebhardt JC853 #01 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A C2
Gebhardt Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/black

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: AUTOVOX/Rexona/YVON BOIS

Driven by: Stanley Dickens (S)/Pierre de Thoisy (F)/Jean-François Yvon (F)

listed, never drove: Jan Thoelke (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 68 laps

Grid: 28th(3:44.57)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

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

Colors: white/dark blue/red

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: HAWAIIAN Tropic/Metropolitan Factors

Driven by: Evan Clements (GB)/Tom Dodd-Noble (GB)/Ian Harrower (GB)

Result: 8th 1st in C2 (50 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 42nd(3:56.99)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

78 78 - Ecosse C285 #002 - Ecurie Ecosse Ecosse C285 #002 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v 3300cc N/A C2
Ecurie Ecosse (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+black)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: CALEDON

Driven by: Les Delano (USA)/Andy Petery (USA)/John Hotchkis (USA)

listed, never drove: Ray Mallock (GB), Mike Wilds (GB)

Result: 15th (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 49th(4:03.98)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

79 79 - Ecosse C286 #003 - Ecurie Ecosse Ecosse C286 #003 – Rover ARG V64V V6 4v 3000cc N/A C2
Ecurie Ecosse (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+black)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: AUSTIN ROVER

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

listed, never drove: Andy Petery (USA), Les Delano (USA)

Result: did not finish (DQ> assistance) - 181 laps

Grid: 41st(3:55.35)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

83 83 - Alba AR3 #003 - Luigi Taverna Alba AR3 #003 – Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300cc N/A C2
Luigi Taverna (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: totip/Air Seychelles/Motorcraft

Driven by: Luigi Taverna (I)/Tony Palma (I)/Marco Vanoli (CH)

listed, never drove: Mario Sala (I)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 74 laps

Grid: 39th(3:54.51)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

89 89 - Argo JM19 #110 - Martin Schanche Racing Argo JM19 #110 – Zakspeed L4 4v DOHC 1850cc 1xGarrett C2
Martin Schanche Racing (N) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/black)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE/Trespo

Driven by: Martin Birrane (IRL)/Martin Schanche (N)/Torgye Kleppe (N)

listed, never drove: Birger Dyrstad (N)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 1 lap

Grid: 37th(3:53.49)

Photo updated: 12.8.2002

Photo by: Jean-Pierre Monier

90 90 - URD C83 - Jens Winther URD C83 – BMW M88 L6 3499cc N/A C2
Jens Winther (DK) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: Castrol

Driven by: David Mercer (GB)/Jens Winther (DK)/Lars-Viggo Jensen (DK)

Result: 11th (58 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(3:53.85)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

92 92 - ALD 02 #C2/02 - Louis Descartes ALD 02 #C2/02 – BMW M80 L6 4v 3500cc N/A C2
Louis Descartes (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+black)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BUSSINES & PLEASURE/EUROPA GUIDE/Veglia

Driven by: Jacques Heuclin (F)/Louis Descartes (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 41 laps

Grid: 44th(3:57.59)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

95 95 - Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) - Roland Bassaler Sauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) – BMW M88 L6 3500cc N/A C2
Roland Bassaler (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver (+yellow/red/green)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BELLANGER/MAAF/VIO LAVAL

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

Result: not classified (167 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 36th(3:53.27)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

97 97 - Tiga GC285 #294 - Roy Baker Racing Tiga Tiga GC285 #294 – Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778cc 1xGarrett C2
Roy Baker Racing Tiga (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: orange

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: KING EDWARD CIGARS

Driven by: Mike Allison (USA)/Val Musetti (GB)/Tom Frank (USA)

listed, never drove: John Sheldon (GB), David Palmer (GB), Jeremy Rossiter (GB)

Result: did not finish (Piston) - 95 laps

Grid: 46th(3:59.60)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

98 98 - Tiga GC286 #335 - Roy Baker Racing Tiga Tiga GC286 #335 – Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1700cc Turbo C2
Roy Baker Racing Tiga (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: JUDD/Lucas

Driven by: David Andrews (GB)/Michael Hall (AUS)/Duncan Bain (GB)

listed, never drove: Roy Baker (GB), John Sheldon (GB), David Ovey (GB), Nick Nicholson (USA)

Result: did not finish (Drive shaft) - 1 lap

Grid: 48th(4:02.78)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

99 99 - Tiga GC286 #336 - Roy Baker Racing Tiga Tiga GC286 #336 – Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1700cc Turbo C2
Roy Baker Racing Tiga (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: VALVOLINE/Codan/KING EDWARD CIGARS

Driven by: Nick Nicholson (USA)/John Sheldon (GB)/Thorkild Thyrring (DK)

listed, never drove: David Andrews (GB), Mike Allison (USA), Duncan Bain (GB), Michael Hall (AUS)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 125 laps

Grid: 43rd(3:57.36)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

100 100 - WM P83B - WM Secateva WM P83B – Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2664cc Twin-Turbo C2
WM Secateva (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/white (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Heuliez

Driven by: Claude Haldi (CH)/Pascal Pessiot (F)/Roger Dorchy (F)

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

Result: 12th (67 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 34th(3:48.55)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks

102 102 - Rondeau M379 #006 - Lucien Rossiaud Rondeau M379 #006 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Lucien Rossiaud (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: pink (+white/blue)

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: BLANCHET LOCATOP

Driven by: Noël del Bello (F)/Bruno Sotty (F)/Lucien Rossiaud (F)

listed, never drove: Hubert Striebig (F), Michel Dubois (F)

Result: 17th (90 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 27th(3:43.74)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

106 106 - Strandell 85 (TOJ) - Strandell Strandell 85 (TOJ) – Porsche 934 F6 3300cc Turbo C2
Strandell (S) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+yellow/blue)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: ÄL KARLEBY/JÄHNIG + PARTNER AUTOTELEFON

Driven by: Kenneth Leim (S)/Peter Fritsch (D)/Lars Hellberg (S)

listed, never drove: Götz von Tschirnhaus (D), Martin Schanche (N), Tomas Wiren (S), Bengt Traedgaard (S)

Result: did not qualify

Grid: (4:19.32)

Photo updated: 11.3.2005

Photo by: Philippe Hubert

111 111 - BMW M1 - MK Motorsport BMW M1 – BMW M88 L6 4v 3500cc N/A B
MK Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: MSW/MOTORSPORT WHEELS

Driven by: Pascal Witmeur (B)/Michael Krankenberg (D)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)

listed, never drove: Helmut Gall (D)

Result: not classified (Last lap too slow) (103 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 50th(4:08.68)

Photo updated: 16.8.2004

Photo by: Rupert Lowes

170 170 - Mazda 757 #003 - Mazdaspeed Mazda 757 #003 – Mazda 13G Racing 3R 1962cc Rotary GTP
Mazdaspeed (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE

Driven by: David Kennedy (IRL)/Mark Galvin (IRL)/Pierre Dieudonné (B)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 137 laps

Grid: 29th(3:44.74)

Photo updated: 31.3.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

170T 170T - Mazda 757 #001 - Mazdaspeed Mazda 757 #001 – Mazda 13G Racing 3R 1962cc Rotary GTP
Mazdaspeed (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE

Driven by: Pierre Dieudonné (B)

Result: practiced only

Grid: T-car (3:48.77)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Stephane Ragondet

171 171 - Mazda 757 #002 - Mazdaspeed Mazda 757 #002 – Mazda 13G Racing 3R 1962cc Rotary GTP
Mazdaspeed (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+blue)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: LUCKY STRIKE

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

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 59 laps

Grid: 25th(3:43.31)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

180 180 - Porsche 961 #WPOZZZ93ZFS010016 - Porsche AG Porsche 961 #WPOZZZ93ZFS010016 – Porsche Type 935/82 F6 4v DOHC 2600cc 2xKKK GTX
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: PORSCHE

Driven by: René Metge (F)/Claude Ballot-Léna (F)

listed, never drove: Jim Busby (USA)

Result: 7th 1st in GTX (47 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 26th(3:43.35)

Photo updated: 2.1.2005

Photo by: Jeremy Banks



Cars that did not arrive:

11 Porsche 956 Porsche 956 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 2xKKK K26 C1
Porsche Kremer Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jo Gartner (A)/Philippe Alliot (F)/Sarel van der Merwe (ZA)

Result: did not arrive


22 Lamborghini Countach QVX #SL8501 (Tiga) Lamborghini Countach QVX #SL8501 (Tiga) – Lamborghini Countach V12/60° 4v 5700cc N/A C1
Portman Lamborghini Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Mauro Baldi (I)/Tiff Needell (GB)

Result: did not arrive


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

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Christian Bussi (F)

Result: did not arrive


49 Rondeau M382 Rondeau M382 – Ford Cosworth V8 N/A C1
X Racing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Raymond Touroul (F)/Philippe Dermagne (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)

Result: did not arrive


80 Alba AR6 Alba AR6 – Carma FF L4 1900cc 1xKKK C2
Carma FF Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Carlo Facetti (I)/Martino Finotto (I)

Result: did not arrive


82 Grifo F862C Grifo F862C – Ford Cosworth C2
Grifo Autoracing Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


91 Royale RP40 #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) Royale RP40 #JM16/103=>001 (Argo) – Mitsubishi Starion L4 1999cc Turbo C2
PC Automotive (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Richard Piper (GB)/David Brodie (GB)

Result: did not arrive


93 ALD 01 #C2/01 ALD 01 #C2/01 – BMW C2
Miguel-Georges Baudoin (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Pierre Dupuy (F)/Pierre de Thoisy (F)/Lionel Robert (F)

Result: did not arrive


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

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Roland Bassaler (F)/Dominique Lacaud (F)/Yvon Tapy (F)

Result: did not arrive


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

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: François Migault (F)/John Bartlett (GB)/Roger Andreason (GB)

Result: did not arrive


96 GKW 862P GKW 862P – Porsche C2
Raymond Touroul Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Raymond Touroul (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Philippe Dermagne (F)

Result: did not arrive


103 URD C81 URD C81 – BMW M88 L6 3500cc N/A C2
URD Junior Team Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


104 Isolia 002 #36-76-04 Isolia 002 #36-76-04 – Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993cc N/A C2
Jean-Claude Ferrarin (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Claude Ferrarin (F)/Philippe Mazué (F)/Gérard Tremblay (F)/Hubert Striebig (F)

Result: did not arrive


105 Tiga GC85 #279 (RAM) Tiga GC85 #279 (RAM) – Ford Cosworth V8/90° 4v DOHC N/A C2
Kelmar Racing (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: Avon

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Pasquale Barberio (I)/Jean-Pierre Frey (CH)

Result: did not arrive


128 Porsche 928 S #840225 Porsche 928 S #840225 – Porsche 928 V8 2v 4664cc N/A GTO
Raymond Boutinaud (F)