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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1996
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 16/6/1996
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.600 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 168000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1996
24 h Le Mans (round 64)

Start time: 15/6 15:00; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left, Weather: hot, dry

Entry: 78

Practiced: 52

Started: 48

Classified: 25

Category 1 - LMP1 (LMP1) : P:7, ST:7, CL:3

Category 1 - LMP2 (LMP2) : P:4, ST:3, CL:1

Category 1 - WSC (WSC) : P:3, ST:3, CL:0

Category 2 - LM GT1 (GT1) : P:27, ST:25, CL:15

Category 3 - LM GT2 (GT2) : P:11, ST:10, CL:6

Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1996

Photos by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson , Paul Kooyman , Philippe Moriniere , Jean-Michel Lefebvre and Zdenìk Šimka

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 28.11.2002

Last photo update on this page: 25.4.2006


1 1 - Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) - Kremer Racing Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 2994cc Turbo LMP1
Kremer Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FATurbo-EXPRESS/IPP

Driven by: Christophe Bouchut (F)/Jürgen Lässig (D)/Harri Toivonen (SF)

listed, never drove: George Fouché (ZA), Stanley Dickens (S), Steve Fossett (USA)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 110 laps

Grid: 13th(3:50.130) - 11th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

2 2 - Kremer K8 #WSC02 (Thompson) - Kremer Racing Kremer K8 #WSC02 (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 2994cc Turbo LMP1
Kremer Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+orange)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: STP

Driven by: George Fouché (ZA)/Steve Fossett (USA)/Stanley Dickens (S)

preliminary session only: Christophe Bouchut (F), Jürgen Lässig (D); listed, never drove: Harri Toivonen (SF)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 58 laps

Grid: 21st(3:52.376) - 18th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

3 3 - Courage C36 #011 - Courage Compétition Courage C36 #011 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP1
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E./YACCO

Driven by: Didier Cottaz (F)/Jérôme Policand (F)/Philippe Alliot (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 215 laps

Grid: 3rd(3:46.792) - 2nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

4 4 - Courage C36 #010 - Courage Compétition Courage C36 #010 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP1
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E/TEXACO/Havoline

Driven by: Mario Andretti (USA)/Jan Lammers (NL)/Derek Warwick (GB)

listed, never drove: Christophe Bouchut (F)

Result: 13th (39 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 11th(3:49.749) - 9th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

5 5 - Courage C36 #013 - La Filiére Courage C36 #013 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP1
La Filiére (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: elf/ATS/F.P.E.E/la filiére

Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Franck Lagorce (F)/Emmanuel Collard (F)

Result: 7th (27 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 19th(3:52.149) - 17th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

7 7 - TWR WSC95 #001 - Joest Racing TWR WSC95 #001 – Porsche 935/76 F6 2994cc Turbo LMP1
Joest Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: dark blue (+orange)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Sanex/BLAUPUNKT

Driven by: Davy Jones (USA)/Alexander Wurz (A)/Manuel Reuter (D)

Result: winner - 354 laps (200.555 kph), margin: 1 lap

Grid: 7th(3:47.383) - 6th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

8 8 - TWR WSC95 #002 - Joest Racing TWR WSC95 #002 – Porsche 935/76 F6 2994cc Turbo LMP1
Joest Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FATurbo-EXPRESS/BLAUPUNKT

Driven by: Didier Theys (B)/Michele Alboreto (I)/Pierluigi Martini (I)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 317 laps

Grid: 1st(3:46.682)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

9 9 - Debora LMP296 #01 - Didier Bonnet Debora LMP296 #01 – Ford Cosworth t/c 1998cc Turbo LMP2
Didier Bonnet (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/black/yellow

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Kennol

Driven by: Edouard Sezionale (F)/Jean-Claude Basso (F)/Thierry Lecerf (F)

Result: did not start (Engine)

Grid: (4:33.624)

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

14 14 - WR LM96 #94 96 002 - Welter Racing SARL WR LM96 #94 96 002 – Peugeot V6 1950cc Turbo LMP2
Welter Racing SARL (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green/violet/yellow)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/Heuliez

Driven by: Patrick Gonin (F)/Pierre Petit (F)/Marc Rostan (F)

Result: did not finish (Mechanical) - 217 laps

Grid: 15th(3:50.252) - 12th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

15 15 - WR LM96 #94001 - Welter Racing SARL WR LM96 #94001 – Peugeot V6 1950cc Turbo LMP2
Welter Racing SARL (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+green/violet/yellow)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO/Heuliez

Driven by: William David (F)/Sébastien Enjolras (F)/Arnaud Trévisiol (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 162 laps

Grid: 25th(3:53.954) - 19th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

17 17 - Ferrari 333 SP #010 (Dallara) - Racing For Belgium Team Scandia Ferrari 333 SP #010 (Dallara) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A WSC
Racing For Belgium Team Scandia (B) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+yellow/black)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: Racing for Belgium

Driven by: Eric van de Poele (B)/Eric Bachelart (B)/Marc Goossens (B)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 208 laps

Grid: 5th(3:46.838) - 3rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

18 18 - Ferrari 333 SP #003 - Rocketsports Inc. Ferrari 333 SP #003 – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A WSC
Rocketsports Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: SCANDIA/XCEL/PIRELLI/ALTA

Driven by: Andy Evans (USA)/Fermin Velez (E)/Yvan Muller (F)

preliminary session only: Eric van de Poele (B), Paul Gentilozzi (USA); listed, never drove: Gianni Morbidelli (I)

Result: did not finish (Out of fuel) - 31 laps

Grid: 17th(3:50.849) - 13th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

19 19 - Riley & Scott Mk III #004 - R. et S. Cars Inc. Riley & Scott Mk III #004 – Oldsmobile Aurora V8 4000cc N/A WSC
R. et S. Cars Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/yellow/white

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: DANKA/infotec/Konica

Driven by: Wayne Taylor (ZA)/Scott Sharp (USA)/Jim Pace (USA)

Result: did not finish (Transmission) - 157 laps

Grid: 9th(3:47.635) - 7th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

20 20 - Kudzu DLM #007 - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. Kudzu DLM #007 – Mazda 3R 2943cc Rotary LMP2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/green

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: ###/KANAGAWA CLINIC/Castrol

Driven by: Franck Fréon (F)/Yojiro Terada (J)/Jim Downing (USA)

Result: 25th 1st in LMP2 (103 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 23rd(3:57.336) - 26th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

22 22 - Nissan Skyline GT-R LM #06017 - Nismo Nissan Skyline GT-R LM #06017 – Nissan V8 2795cc Turbo GT1
Nismo (J) Closed bodywork
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Colors: white/red

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: Clarion

Driven by: Aguri Suzuki (J)/Masahiko Kageyama (J)/Masahiko Kondou (J)

listed, never drove: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 209 laps

Grid: 35th(4:06.184) - 36th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

23 23 - Nissan Skyline GT-R LM #06016 - Nismo Nissan Skyline GT-R LM #06016 – Nissan V8 2795cc Turbo GT1
Nismo (J) Closed bodywork
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Colors: white/red

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: Clarion

Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Masahiro Hasemi (J)/Toshio Suzuki (J)

preliminary session only: Gerold Ried (D); listed, never drove: Hideo Fukuyama (J), Masahiko Kondou (J)

Result: 15th (47 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 29th(3:59.946)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

25 25 - Porsche 911 GT1 #002 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1 #002 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Thierry Boutsen (B)/Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)

Result: 2nd 1st in GT1 (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 4th(3:47.139) - 5th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

26 26 - Porsche 911 GT1 #003 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1 #003 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Yannick Dalmas (F)/Scott Goodyear (CDN)/Karl Wendlinger (A)

Result: 3rd (13 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 2nd(3:47.132) - 4th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

27 27 - Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #WPOZZZ99ZTS393066 - Société Chereau Sports Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #WPOZZZ99ZTS393066 – Porsche Type M64/83 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Société Chereau Sports (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: CHEREAU

Driven by: Pierre Yver (F)/Jean-Luc Chéreau (F)/Jack Leconte (F)

preliminary session only: Jean-Pierre Malcher (F)

Result: 22nd (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 41st(4:10.848) - 43rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

28 28 - Lister Storm GTS #053110 (G Force) - Newcastle United Listed Lister Storm GTS #053110 (G Force) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6996cc N/A GT1
Newcastle United Listed (GB) Closed bodywork
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Colors: white/black

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: adidas/NEWCASTLE UNITED/CAMERON HALL

Driven by: Geoff Lees (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)/Anthony Reid (GB)

listed, never drove: Kenny Acheson (GB)

Result: 19th (59 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 18th(3:54.603) - 21st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

29 29 - McLaren F1 GTR #006R - Harrods Mach One Racing McLaren F1 GTR #006R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Harrods Mach One Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: yellow (+dark green)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Harrods

Driven by: Olivier Grouillard (F)/Derek Bell (GB)/Andy Wallace (GB)

listed, never drove: Justin Bell (GB)

Result: 6th (26 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(3:56.021)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

30 30 - McLaren F1 GTR #003R - West Competition McLaren F1 GTR #003R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
West Competition (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Art Sports/TAG Heuer/Ueno Clinic

Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Thomas Bscher (D)/Peter Kox (NL)

Result: 4th (15 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 22nd(3:55.924) - 23rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

32 32 - Renault Spider #1369672A01 - Société Legeay Sports Renault Spider #1369672A01 – PRV V6 2975cc Turbo GT1
Société Legeay Sports (F) Closed bodywork
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Colors: yellow/blue (+green)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: YACCO/JVC/somac

Driven by: Marc Sourd (F)/Lionel Robert (F)/Stéphane Daoudi (F)

listed, never drove: Jean-Louis Déglise (F)

Result: did not start (Reserve)

Grid: (4:03.181)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

33 33 - McLaren F1 GTR #012R - Gulf Racing McLaren F1 GTR #012R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Gulf Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/orange

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Gulf/Ueno Clinic

Driven by: J.J. Lehto (SF)/James Weaver (GB)/Ray Bellm (GB)

Result: 9th (31 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 8th(3:49.951) - 10th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

34 34 - McLaren F1 GTR #015R - Gulf Racing McLaren F1 GTR #015R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Gulf Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/orange

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Gulf/Ueno Clinic

Driven by: Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)/Lindsay Owen-Jones (GB)/David Brabham (AUS)

Result: 5th (19 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(3:51.292) - 14th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

37 37 - Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #046013 - Konrad Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #046013 – Porsche Type M64/83 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Konrad Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: LIQUI MOLY

Driven by: Franz Konrad (A)/Antônio Hermann (BR)/Wido Rössler (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 107 laps

Grid: 33rd(4:05.148) - 34th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

38 38 - McLaren F1 GTR #016R - Bigazzi Team SRL McLaren F1 GTR #016R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Bigazzi Team SRL (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA

Driven by: Steve Soper (GB)/Marc Duez (B)/Jacques Laffite (F)

preliminary session only: Johnny Cecotto (YV); listed, never drove: Danny Sullivan (USA), Nelson Piquet (BR)

Result: 11th (36 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 6th(3:48.264) - 8th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

39 39 - McLaren F1 GTR #017R - Bigazzi Team SRL McLaren F1 GTR #017R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Bigazzi Team SRL (I) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA

Driven by: Johnny Cecotto (YV)/Danny Sullivan (USA)/Nelson Piquet (BR)

preliminary session only: Jacques Laffite (F), Steve Soper (GB); listed, never drove: Marc Duez (B)

Result: 8th (30 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 12th(3:51.547) - 15th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

40 40 - Venturi 600 SLM #LM003 - B.B.A. Competition Venturi 600 SLM #LM003 – PRV V6 2799cc Turbo GT1
B.B.A. Competition (F) Closed bodywork
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Colors: blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Tulies TBF

Driven by: Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére (F)/Laurent Lécuyer (CH)/Emmanuel Clérico (F)

preliminary session only: Philippe Favre (CH)

Result: did not start (Reserve)

Grid: (4:09.673)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdenìk Šimka

44 44 - Ferrari F40 GTE #90001 - Ennea SRL Igol Ferrari F40 GTE #90001 – Ferrari F120 B V8/90° 4v 4xDOHC 3500cc Twin-Turbo GT1
Ennea SRL Igol (I) Closed bodywork
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Colors: dark blue/yellow

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: IGOL/Crawford/CATAMARAN WATCHES

Driven by: Anders Olofsson (S)/Luciano Della Noce (I)/Carl Rosenblad (S)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 98 laps

Grid: 20th(3:54.730) - 22nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

45 45 - Ferrari F40 GTE #82404 - Ennea SRL Igol Ferrari F40 GTE #82404 – Ferrari F120 B V8/90° 4v 4xDOHC 3500cc Twin-Turbo GT1
Ennea SRL Igol (I) Closed bodywork
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Colors: dark blue/yellow

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: IGOL/Crawford/CATAMARAN WATCHES

Driven by: Eric Bernard (F)/Jean-Marc Gounon (F)/Paul Belmondo (F)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 40 laps

Grid: 14th(3:52.072) - 16th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

46 46 - SARD MC8-R #002 - Team Menicon Sard SARD MC8-R #002 – Toyota V8 3968cc Turbo GT1
Team Menicon Sard (J) Closed bodywork
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Colors: red/white (+green)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Menicon/Mobil 1

Driven by: Alain Ferté (F)/Pascal Fabre (F)/Mauro Martini (I)

Result: 24th (98 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(4:09.353) - 39th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

48 48 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P5 - Canaska Southwind Motorsport Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P5 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT1
Canaska Southwind Motorsport (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: WNS/mopar

Driven by: Price Cobb (USA)/Mark Dismore (USA)/Shawn Hendricks (USA)

listed, never drove: Alain Cudini (F), John Morton (USA), Victor Sifton (CDN)

Result: 10th (34 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 30th(4:01.195)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

49 49 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P3 - Canaska Southwind Motorsport Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P3 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT1
Canaska Southwind Motorsport (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+green)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1/mopar

Driven by: Alain Cudini (F)/Victor Sifton (CDN)/John Morton (USA)

listed, never drove: Price Cobb (USA), Shawn Hendricks (USA), Mark Dismore (USA)

Result: 23rd (85 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 32nd(4:03.781) - 33rd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

50 50 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P2 - Société Viper Team Oreca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #P2 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT1
Société Viper Team Oreca (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Cica

Driven by: Eric Hélary (F)/Philippe Gache (F)/Olivier Beretta (MC)

preliminary session only: Laurent Aiello (F)

Result: 21st (71 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 27th(3:59.062)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

51 51 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 - Société Viper Team Oreca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT1
Société Viper Team Oreca (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Cica

Driven by: Dominique Dupuy (F)/Perry McCarthy (GB)/Justin Bell (GB)

preliminary session only: Eric Hélary (F), Philippe Gache (F); listed, never drove: Laurent Aiello (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 96 laps

Grid: 42nd(4:11.014) - 44th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

53 53 - McLaren F1 GTR #011R - Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing McLaren F1 GTR #011R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: orange/black

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FRANCK MULLER WATCH

Driven by: Fabien Giroix (F)/Jean-Denis Delétraz (CH)/Maurizio Sandro Sala (BR)

preliminary session only: David Brabham (AUS); listed, never drove: Naoki Hattori (J)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 146 laps

Grid: 16th(3:54.026) - 20th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

55 55 - Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #WPOZZZ99ZTS393104? - Roock Racing Team Porsche 911 GT2 Evo #WPOZZZ99ZTS393104? – Porsche Type M64/83 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Roock Racing Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: dark blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: H&R/MOTUL/Protector

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Jésus Pareja (E)/Dominic Chapell (GB)

preliminary session only: Jean-Claude Lagniez (F); listed, never drove: Altfrid Heger (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 93 laps

Grid: 28th(3:59.630)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

56 56 - Ferrari F40 LM #74045 - Pilot Pen Ferrari F40 LM #74045 – Ferrari V8 3500cc Turbo GT1
Pilot Pen (F) Closed bodywork
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Colors: blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: PILOT/IGOL

Driven by: Michel Ferté (F)/Olivier Thévenin (F)/Nicolas Leboissetier (F)

Result: did not finish (Fire) - 93 laps

Grid: 26th(3:57.225) - 25th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

57 57 - Toyota Supra LM #04 - Toyota Team Sard Toyota Supra LM #04 – Toyota L4 2140cc Toyota GT1
Toyota Team Sard (J) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: NIPPONDENSO/iDC####

Driven by: Masanori Sekiya (J)/Masami Kageyama (J)/Hidetoshi Mitsusada (J)

preliminary session only: Alain Ferté (F)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 205 laps

Grid: 36th(4:06.532) - 37th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

59 59 - Ferrari F40 GTE #88779 - Ennea SRL Ferrari F40 GTE #88779 – Ferrari F120 B V8/90° 4v 4xDOHC 3500cc Twin-Turbo GT1
Ennea SRL (I) Closed bodywork
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Colors: red

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: TIME/UNISYS

Driven by: Piero Nappi (I)/Tetsuya Oota (J)/Robin Donovan (GB)

listed, never drove: Luca Drudi (I)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 129 laps

Grid: 31st(4:02.055)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

70 70 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393100 - Steve O'Rourke Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393100 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Steve O'Rourke (GB) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red/white (+brown)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: EMI

Driven by: Soames Langton (GB)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)/Guy Holmes (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 32 laps

Grid: 45th(4:12.787) - 47th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

71 71 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393075 - New Hardware Racing/Parr Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393075 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
New Hardware Racing/Parr Motorsport (NZ) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red/white (+yellow)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: Klondike

Driven by: Bill Farmer (NZ)/Robert Nearn (GB)/Greg Murphy (NZ)

preliminary session only: Stéphane Ortelli (F)

Result: 14th (41 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 46th(4:12.878) - 48th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

72 72 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393067 - Stadler Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393067 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Twin-Turbo GT2
Stadler Motorsport (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black/yellow

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: TISSOT

Driven by: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Lilian Bryner (CH)/Ulli Richter (D)

Result: did not start (Reserve)

Grid: (4:14.022)

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

73 73 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 - Elf Haberthur Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Elf Haberthur Racing (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: elf/PHILIPPE CHARRIOL WATCHES

Driven by: Michel Neugarten (B)/Toni Seiler (CH)/Bruno Ilien (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 46 laps

Grid: 40th(4:10.781) - 42nd fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

74 74 - Callaway Corvette #002 - Agusta Racing Team Callaway Corvette #002 – Chevrolet V8/90° 2v OHV 6242cc N/A GT2
Agusta Racing Team (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Clean Performance/ReFormulated Gasoline Performs!

Driven by: Patrick Camus (F)/Rocky Agusta (I)/Almo Coppelli (I)

Result: did not finish (Clutch) - 114 laps

Grid: 37th(4:09.350) - 38th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

75 75 - Honda NSX #009 (Thompson) - Team Kunimitsu Honda NSX #009 (Thompson) – Honda V6 2997cc N/A GT2
Team Kunimitsu (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue (+red)

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: RAYBRIG/SP AIR

Driven by: Akira Iida (J)/Kunimitsu Takahashi (J)/Keiichi Tsuchiya (J)

preliminary session only: Takashi Suzuki (J)

Result: 16th (49 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(4:18.473) - 50th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

77 77 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393086 - Seikel Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393086 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Seikel Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: TKC/Simpson Homes Inc./B.H.Studio & Warehouse

Driven by: Guy Kuster (F)/Manfred Jurasz (A)/Takashi Suzuki (J)

preliminary session only: Peter Seikel (D)

Result: 18th (57 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 48th(4:22.697) - 51st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 7.1.2003

Photo by: Philippe Moriniere

79 79 - Porsche 911 GT2 #460057 - Roock Racing Team Porsche 911 GT2 #460057 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Roock Racing Team (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MOTUL/H&R/Lease Plan/FINACOR

Driven by: Ralf Kelleners (D)/Bruno Eichmann (CH)/Guy Martinolle (F)

preliminary session only: Didier Defourny (B)

Result: 12th 1st in GT2 (37 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 34th(4:05.889) - 35th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

81 81 - Marcos LM600 #9503 (Euser) - Team Marcos Marcos LM600 #9503 (Euser) – Chevrolet V8 6143cc N/A GT2
Team Marcos (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: yellow

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Valvoline/Auto Plus/van lent

Driven by: Cor Euser (NL)/Thomas Erdos (BR)/Pascal Dro (F)

listed, never drove: Chris Marsh (GB)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 40 laps

Grid: 43rd(4:11.660) - 45th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

82 82 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 - Société Larbre Competition Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Société Larbre Competition (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/red

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FATurbo EXPRESS/TFN

Driven by: Patrice Goueslard (F)/André Ahrlé (D)/Patrick Bourdais (F)

Result: 20th (70 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 44th(4:11.789) - 46th fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

83 83 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393081 - New Hardware Racing/Parr Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393081 – Porsche F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
New Hardware Racing/Parr Motorsport (NZ) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/yellow)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Klondike

Driven by: Andy Pilgrim (GB)/Andrew Bagnall (NZ)/Stéphane Ortelli (F)

preliminary session only: Hugh Price (GB), Owen Evans (NZ)

Result: 17th (55 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 39th(4:10.204) - 41st fastest qualifier

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson



Cars that did not arrive:

10 Debora LMP296 Debora LMP296 – Ford Cosworth 1998cc Turbo LMP2
ASA Sequanie Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Guillaume Gomez (F)

Result: did not arrive


11 WR LM94 WR LM94 – Peugeot 1905cc Turbo LMP2
Graff Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: David Terrien (F)/Soheil Ayari (F)

Result: did not arrive


12 WR LM94 WR LM94 – SsangYong 1999cc Turbo LMP2
PGM/Bertrand Gachot Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Bertrand Gachot (B)

Result: did not arrive


16 WR LM93 WR LM93 – Peugeot 1905cc Turbo LMP2
Alain Lebrun Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Pierre Bruneau (F)/Patrick Camus (F)/Philippe Sinault (F)

Result: did not arrive


21 Tiga FJ94 #GC287-349=>352=>95001 Tiga FJ94 #GC287-349=>352=>95001 – Buick 4500cc N/A LMP2
Sylvain Boulay Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Sylvain Boulay (F)

Result: did not arrive


24 Nissan Skyline GT-R LM Nissan Skyline GT-R LM – Nissan 2795cc Turbo GT1
NISMO -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Masahiro Hasemi (J)/Hideo Fukuyama (J)

Result: did not arrive


31 Renault Spider Renault Spider – PRV V6 2975cc Turbo GT1
Société Legeay Sports -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Marc Sourd (F)/Stéphane Daoudi (F)/Lionel Robert (F)/Benjamin Roy (F)

Result: did not arrive


35 Lotus Esprit Lotus Esprit – 3506cc Turbo GT1
Lotus Racing -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Mike Hezemans (NL)/Alex Portman (GB)

Result: did not arrive


36 Lotus Esprit Lotus Esprit – 3506cc Turbo GT1
Lotus Racing -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jan Lammers (NL)/Perry McCarthy (GB)

Result: did not arrive


41 McLaren F1 GTR #005R McLaren F1 GTR #005R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
B.B.A. Competition (F) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Arie Luyendyk (NL)/Michel Ligonnet (F)/Stanley Dickens (S)/Hans Hugenholtz (NL)

Result: did not arrive


42 Callaway C7-R Callaway C7-R – Chevrolet V8 6297cc N/A GT1
Callaway Competition -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Enrico Bertaggia (I)/Boris Said (USA)/Frank Jelinski (D)

Result: did not arrive


43 Callaway C7-R Callaway C7-R – Chevrolet 6297cc N/A GT1
Callaway Competition -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Boris Said (USA)/Enrico Bertaggia (I)

Result: did not arrive


47 Porsche 911 GT2 Evo Porsche 911 GT2 Evo – Porsche Type M64/83 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Kremer Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Tomas Saldana (E)/Alfonso de Orleans (E)/Paul Burdell (USA)

Result: did not arrive


52 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Chrysler Viper GTS-R – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT1
Société Viper Team Oreca Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Philippe Gache (F)/Eric Hélary (F)/Olivier Beretta (MC)

Result: did not arrive


54 Honda NSX (Thompson) Honda NSX (Thompson) – Honda V6 2977cc Turbo GT1
Gary Ward -
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


58 McLaren F1 GTR #007R McLaren F1 GTR #007R – BMW Type 702 V12/60° 4v DOHC 6064cc N/A GT1
Société Larbre Competition Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive