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Programme cover
Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1998
Event: 24 Heures du Mans Date: 7/6/1998
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.605 kms Distance: 24 hours Attendance: 185000
Le Mans 24 Hours 1998

Start time: 6/6; Grid: 2-2-2, PP left, Weather: hot, humid; rain early am

Entry: 78

Practiced: 47

Started: 47

Classified: 22

Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) : P:14, ST:14, CL:5

Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) : P:1, ST:1, CL:0

Le Mans GT1 (GT1) : P:15, ST:15, CL:9

Le Mans GT2 (GT2) : P:17, ST:17, CL:8

Entry list
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1998

Photos by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman , Zdeněk Šimka , Jeremy Jackson , ELJI and Jean-Michel Lefebvre

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Race added to RSC Photo Archive: 28.11.2002

Last photo update on this page: 25.4.2006


1 1 - BMW V12 LM #001/98 (Williams-G Force) - Team BMW Motorsport BMW V12 LM #001/98 (Williams-G Force) – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 5990,5cc N/A LMP1
Team BMW Motorsport (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA/Genuine BMW parts

Driven by: Tom Kristensen (DK)/Steve Soper (GB)/Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)

listed, never drove: Nelson Piquet (BR), Johnny Cecotto (YV), Pierluigi Martini (I)

Result: did not finish (Rear drive train vibrations) - 60 laps

Grid: 12th(3:41.599)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

2 2 - BMW V12 LM #002/98 (Williams-G Force) - Team BMW Motorsport BMW V12 LM #002/98 (Williams-G Force) – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 5990,5cc N/A LMP1
Team BMW Motorsport (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: FINA/Genuine BMW parts

Driven by: Pierluigi Martini (I)/Johnny Cecotto (YV)/Joachim Winkelhock (D)

listed, never drove: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D), Thierry Boutsen (B), Alessandro Nannini (I), Steve Soper (GB), Tom Kristensen (DK)

Result: did not finish (Rear drive train vibrations) - 43 laps

Grid: 6th(3:38.829)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

3 3 - Ferrari 333 SP #019 (Michelotto) - Moretti Racing Inc. Ferrari 333 SP #019 (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Moretti Racing Inc. (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+yellow)

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: momo/Brooksfield/MOKART

Driven by: Mauro Baldi (I)/Gianpiero Moretti (I)/Didier Theys (B)

Result: 14th (40 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 21st(3:45.755)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

5 5 - Ferrari 333 SP #022 (Michelotto) - Jabouille-Bouresche Ferrari 333 SP #022 (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Jabouille-Bouresche (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/red (+green)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: GIESSE/elf

Driven by: Jean-Christophe Boullion (F)/Vincenzo Sospiri (I)/Jérôme Policand (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 187 laps

Grid: 17th(3:44.458)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

7 7 - Porsche LMP1/98 #WSC-001 (TWR) - Porsche AG Porsche LMP1/98 #WSC-001 (TWR) – Porsche 935/76 F6 3199cc Turbo LMP1
Porsche AG (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Mobil 1/FATurbo-EXPRESS

Driven by: Michele Alboreto (I)/Stefan Johansson (S)/Yannick Dalmas (F)

preliminary session only: David Murry (USA); listed, never drove: Bob Wollek (F), Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F), Butch Leitzinger (USA)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 107 laps

Grid: 9th(3:40.503)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

8 8 - Porsche LMP1/98 #WSC-002 (TWR) - Porsche AG Porsche LMP1/98 #WSC-002 (TWR) – Porsche 935/76 F6 3199cc Turbo LMP1
Porsche AG (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white (+blue/red)

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: Mobil 1/FATurbo-EXPRESS

Driven by: James Weaver (GB)/Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)/David Murry (USA)

preliminary session only: Bob Wollek (F), Yannick Dalmas (F), Michele Alboreto (I); listed, never drove: Stefan Johansson (S)

Result: did not finish (Spin => bodywork mounting) - 218 laps

Grid: 20th(3:45.452)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

10 10 - Ferrari 333 SP #005 (Dallara) - Pilot Racing Ferrari 333 SP #005 (Dallara) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Pilot Racing (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/blue (+white)

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: PILOT

Driven by: Michel Ferté (F)/Pascal Fabre (F)/François Migault (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 203 laps

Grid: 28th(3:57.546)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

12 12 - Ferrari 333 SP #018 (Michelotto) - Doyle Risi Racing Ferrari 333 SP #018 (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Doyle Risi Racing (USA) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: TOSHIBA/DANKA

Driven by: Wayne Taylor (ZA)/Eric van de Poele (B)/Fermin Velez (E)

Result: 8th 1st in LMP1 (19 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 22nd(3:46.289)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

13 13 - Courage C51 #002 - Courage Compétition Courage C51 #002 – Nissan VRH 35Z V8 3000cc Turbo LMP1
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E.

Driven by: Marc Goossens (B)/Jean-Philippe Belloc (F)/Didier Cottaz (F)

preliminary session only: Patrice Gay (F)

Result: did not finish (Gear lever) - 232 laps

Grid: 16th(3:43.471)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

14 14 - Courage C51 #001 - Courage Compétition Courage C51 #001 – Nissan VRH 35Z V8 3000cc Turbo LMP1
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white/black (+brown)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: F.P.E.E.

Driven by: Fredrik Ekblom (S)/Patrice Gay (F)/Tetsuya Tsuchiya (J)

Result: did not finish (Water leak) - 126 laps

Grid: 15th(3:43.244)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

15 15 - Courage C36 #013 - La Filiere Courage C36 #013 – Porsche Type 935/76 F6 4v 4xDOHC 2994cc Twin-Turbo LMP1
La Filiere (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black/white (+red/blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: elf/ATS

Driven by: Olivier Grouillard (F)/Franck Montagny (F)/Henri Pescarolo (F)

preliminary session only: Emmanuel Clérico (F)

Result: 16th (51 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 25th(3:51.535)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

16 16 - Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) - Kremer Racing Kremer K8 #WSC03 (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 3000cc Turbo LMP1
Kremer Racing (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/silver

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: FAT INTERNATIONAL

Driven by: Almo Coppelli (I)/Rocky Agusta (I)/Xavier Pompidou (F)

Result: 12th (37 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 29th(3:57.814)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

21 21 - Riley & Scott Mk III #015 - Solution F Riley & Scott Mk III #015 – Ford V8 OHV 5080cc N/A LMP1
Solution F (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue/silver (+red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: Coca-Cola/Speedy

Driven by: Philippe Gache (F)/Didier de Radigues (B)/Wayne Gardner (AUS)

preliminary session only: Anthony Beltoise (F)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 155 laps

Grid: 26th(3:54.274)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

22 22 - Debora LMP296 #01 - Didier Bonnet Debora LMP296 #01 – BMW L6 3200cc N/A LMP2
Didier Bonnet (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/yellow

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: waterair/FORNES

Driven by: Lionel Robert (F)/Pierre Bruneau (F)/Edouard Sezionale (F)

listed, never drove: David Dussau (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 106 laps

Grid: 40th(4:09.453)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

24 24 - Courage C41 #005 - Courage Compétition Courage C41 #005 – Porsche 935/76 F6 3000cc Turbo LMP1
Courage Compétition (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: blue

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: ampm/IGOL

Driven by: Yojiro Terada (J)/Olivier Thévenin (F)/Franck Fréon (F)

Result: 15th (47 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 27th(3:56.658)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

25 25 - Porsche 911 GT1-98 #002 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1-98 #002 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27.2 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1/IBM

Driven by: Jörg Müller (D)/Uwe Alzen (D)/Bob Wollek (F)

preliminary session only: Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F); listed, never drove: Yannick Dalmas (F), Laurent Aiello (F), Stéphane Ortelli (F), Allan McNish (GB)

Result: 2nd (1 lap behind the winner)

Grid: 4th(3:38.084)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

26 26 - Porsche 911 GT1-98 #003 - Porsche AG Porsche 911 GT1-98 #003 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27.2 GT1
Porsche AG (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+blue)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1/IBM

Driven by: Allan McNish (GB)/Stéphane Ortelli (F)/Laurent Aiello (F)

preliminary session only: Yannick Dalmas (F); listed, never drove: Bob Wollek (F), Pedro Lamy (P), Uwe Alzen (D), Jörg Müller (D)

Result: winner - 351 laps (199.324 kph), margin: 1 lap

Grid: 5th(3:38.407)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

27 27 - Toyota GT-One #LM805 (Dallara) - Toyota Motorsport Toyota GT-One #LM805 (Dallara) – Toyota T836-9 (R36V) V8/90° 4v DOHC 3578cc 2xGarrett GT1
Toyota Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ESSO Ultron

Driven by: Keiichi Tsuchiya (J)/Ukyou Katayama (J)/Toshio Suzuki (J)

preliminary session only: Martin Brundle (GB), Ralf Kelleners (D); listed, never drove: Thierry Boutsen (B), Emmanuel Collard (F), Geoff Lees (GB)

Result: 9th (25 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 8th(3:40.472)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

28 28 - Toyota GT-One #LM804 (Dallara) - Toyota Motorsport Toyota GT-One #LM804 (Dallara) – Toyota T836-9 (R36V) V8/90° 4v DOHC 3578cc 2xGarrett GT1
Toyota Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: ZENT

Driven by: Martin Brundle (GB)/Emmanuel Collard (F)/Eric Hélary (F)

listed, never drove: Thierry Boutsen (B), Toshio Suzuki (J), Ukyou Katayama (J), Ralf Kelleners (D)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 191 laps

Grid: 2nd(3:36.552)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

29 29 - Toyota GT-One #LM802 (Dallara) - Toyota Motorsport Toyota GT-One #LM802 (Dallara) – Toyota T836-9 (R36V) V8/90° 4v DOHC 3578cc 2xGarrett GT1
Toyota Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red (+white)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: VENTURE SAFENET

Driven by: Thierry Boutsen (B)/Ralf Kelleners (D)/Geoff Lees (GB)

preliminary session only: Eric Hélary (F); listed, never drove: Masanori Sekiya (J), Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F), Emmanuel Collard (F), Toshio Suzuki (J), Keiichi Tsuchiya (J), Ukyou Katayama (J)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 330 laps

Grid: 7th(3:40.042)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

30 30 - Nissan R390 GT1 #R8 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R390 GT1 #R8 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH 35L 3500cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/blue (+red)

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: Clarion

Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Franck Lagorce (F)/Michael Krumm (D)

listed, never drove: Jan Lammers (NL), Aguri Suzuki (J), Gianni Morbidelli (I)

Result: 5th (9 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 10th(3:40.649)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

31 31 - Nissan R390 GT1 #R6 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R390 GT1 #R6 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH 35L 3500cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/blue (+red)

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: UNISIA JECS/ZEXEL

Driven by: Jan Lammers (NL)/Erik Comas (F)/Andrea Montermini (I)

listed, never drove: Franck Lagorce (F), Michael Krumm (D)

Result: 6th (9 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 13th(3:41.621)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

32 32 - Nissan R390 GT1 #R7 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R390 GT1 #R7 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH 35L 3500cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: light blue/blue (+red)

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: calsonic/xanavi

Driven by: Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J)/Aguri Suzuki (J)/Masahiko Kageyama (J)

listed, never drove: Franck Lagorce (F), Jan Lammers (NL), Takuya Kurosawa (J), Pedro de la Rosa (E), Satoshi Motoyama (J), Andrea Montermini (I)

Result: 3rd (4 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 14th(3:42.397)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

33 33 - Nissan R390 GT1 #R1 (Astec-TWR) - Nissan Motorsport Nissan R390 GT1 #R1 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH 35L 3500cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorsport (J) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: green/silver

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: JOMO/Number

Driven by: Masami Kageyama (J)/Satoshi Motoyama (J)/Takuya Kurosawa (J)

preliminary session only: Mauro Martini (I); listed, never drove: Erik Comas (F), Kazuyoshi Hoshino (J), Aguri Suzuki (J)

Result: 10th (32 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 19th(3:45.293)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

35 35 - Mercedes CLK LM #003 (DPS) - AMG Mercedes Mercedes CLK LM #003 (DPS) – Mercedes M119 6000cc N/A GT1
AMG Mercedes (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: D2 PRIVAT

Driven by: Bernd Schneider (D)/Klaus Ludwig (D)/Mark Webber (AUS)

preliminary session only: Christophe Bouchut (F), Ricardo Zonta (BR); listed, never drove: Marcel Tiemann (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 19 laps

Grid: 1st(3:35.544)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

36 36 - Mercedes CLK LM #004 (DPS) - AMG Mercedes Mercedes CLK LM #004 (DPS) – Mercedes M119 6000cc N/A GT1
AMG Mercedes (D) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Bridgestone

Sponsors: D2 PRIVAT

Driven by: Jean-Marc Gounon (F)/Christophe Bouchut (F)/Ricardo Zonta (BR)

preliminary session only: Bernd Schneider (D); listed, never drove: Bernd Mayländer (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine) - 31 laps

Grid: 3rd(3:36.901)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

40 40 - McLaren F1 GTR #024R - Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #024R – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/white (+yellow)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: EMI

Driven by: Steve O'Rourke (GB)/Tim Sugden (GB)/Bill Auberlen (USA)

listed, never drove: Thomas Bscher (D), Frank Biela (D)

Result: 4th (8 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 24th(3:50.863)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

41 41 - McLaren F1 GTR #022R - Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren McLaren F1 GTR #022R – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 4v DOHC 5990cc N/A GT1
Gulf Team Davidoff McLaren (GB) Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: LOCTITE

Driven by: Thomas Bscher (D)/Rinaldo Capello (I)/Emanuele Pirro (I)

preliminary session only: Frank Biela (D); listed, never drove: Steve O'Rourke (GB), Tim Sugden (GB)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 228 laps

Grid: 23rd(3:50.566)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

44 44 - Panoz GTR-1 #006 (Reynard) - Panoz Motor Sports Panoz GTR-1 #006 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5998cc N/A GT1
Panoz Motor Sports (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MOTOROLA/Visteon

Driven by: Eric Bernard (F)/Christophe Tinseau (F)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)

preliminary session only: David Brabham (AUS); listed, never drove: Olivier Grouillard (F)

Result: did not finish (Gearbox) - 236 laps

Grid: 18th(3:44.602)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

45 45 - Panoz GTR-1 #007 (Reynard) - Panoz Motor Sports Panoz GTR-1 #007 (Reynard) – Ford alu/Roush V8/90° 2v OHV 5998cc N/A GT1
Panoz Motor Sports (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: silver

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: MOTOROLA/Visteon

Driven by: David Brabham (AUS)/Andy Wallace (GB)/Jamie Davies (GB)

listed, never drove: Franck Lagorce (F)

Result: 7th (16 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 11th(3:40.730)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

50 50 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C10 - Viper Team Oreca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C10 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Viper Team Oreca (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Karl Wendlinger (A)/Marc Duez (B)/Patrick Huisman (NL)

listed, never drove: Dominique Dupuy (F), Olivier Beretta (MC), Philippe Gache (F)

Result: did not finish (Electrics) - 28 laps

Grid: 31st(4:05.006)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

51 51 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C9 - Viper Team Oreca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C9 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Viper Team Oreca (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Olivier Beretta (MC)/Pedro Lamy (P)/Tommy Archer (USA)

preliminary session only: Dominique Dupuy (F); listed, never drove: Justin Bell (GB)

Result: 13th (39 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 30th(3:59.981)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

53 53 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C7 - Viper Team Oreca Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C7 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Viper Team Oreca (F) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/blue (+red)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: Mobil 1

Driven by: Justin Bell (GB)/Luca Drudi (I)/David Donohue (USA)

preliminary session only: Dominique Dupuy (F), Pedro Lamy (P); listed, never drove: Karl Wendlinger (A), Tommy Archer (USA)

Result: 11th 1st in GT2 (34 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 33rd(4:05.648)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

55 55 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C11 - Chamberlain Engineering Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C11 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: white/red/green (+yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON/PORTUGAL TELECOM/Beta

Driven by: Ni Amorim (P)/Goncalo Gomes (P)/Manuel Mello-Breyner (P)

preliminary session only: Hans Hugenholtz (NL); listed, never drove: Gary Ayles (GB), Matt Turner (USA), Ashley Ward (GB)

Result: 21st (87 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 38th(4:08.958)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

56 56 - Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 - Chamberlain Engineering Chrysler Viper GTS-R #C2 – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Chamberlain Engineering (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: black (+yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: GOLDEN TULIP HOTELS/96 Club

Driven by: Gary Ayles (GB)/Hans Hugenholtz (NL)/Matt Turner (USA)

listed, never drove: Richard Dean (GB), Ni Amorim (P), Tim O'Kennedy (IRL), Goncalo Gomes (P)

Result: 19th (81 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 41st(4:09.683)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

58 58 - Helem V6 #01 - RJ Racing Helem V6 #01 – Renault /PRV V6 2975cc Turbo GT2
RJ Racing (F) Closed bodywork
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Colors: red/white (+blue)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: FAT INTERNATIONAL

Driven by: Benjamin Roy (F)/Patrick Gonin (F)

Result: car not used (Rejected: engine configuration)

Photo updated: 1.2.2005

Photo by: ELJI

60 60 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394074 - Ets Chéreau Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394074 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Ets Chéreau (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: black

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: PlayStation/FAT/Aprimatic

Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Carl Rosenblad (S)/Robin Donovan (GB)

preliminary session only: Pierre Yver (F), Jean-Luc Chéreau (F)

Result: did not finish (Suspension) - 164 laps

Grid: 32nd(4:05.010)

Photo updated: 25.4.2006

Photo by: Paul Kooyman

61 61 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394071 - Krauss Race Sports International Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394071 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK K24 GT2
Krauss Race Sports International (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: blue/green/yellow/orange/red

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Portfolio/Divinol

Driven by: Michael Trunk (D)/Ernst Palmberger (D)/Bernhard Müller (D)

Result: did not finish (Engine failure) - 71 laps

Grid: 43rd(4:11.606)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

62 62 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393001 - C. J. Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393001 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
C. J. Motorsport Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Goodyear

Sponsors: unknown

Driven by: John Morton (USA)/John Graham (CDN)/Harald Grohs (D)

listed, never drove: Ron Fellows (CDN), Paillet

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 164 laps

Grid: 42nd(4:10.215)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

64 64 - Porsche 911 GT2 #0480039 - Roock Racing Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #0480039 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Roock Racing Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver/blue

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: NAVISION/TSW

Driven by: Claudia Hürtgen (D)/Michel Ligonnet (F)/Robert Nearn (GB)

preliminary session only: Bruno Eichmann (CH); listed, never drove: André Ahrlé (D), Hugh Price (GB), John Robinson (GB)

Result: 17th (66 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 35th(4:06.205)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Jean-Michel Lefebvre

65 65 - Porsche 911 GT2 #0480040 - Roock Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #0480040 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Roock Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: silver/blue

Tyres: Yokohama

Sponsors: NAVISION/TSW

Driven by: André Ahrlé (D)/Robert Schirle (GB)/David Warnock (GB)

preliminary session only: Andy Pilgrim (GB), Robert Nearn (GB); listed, never drove: Stéphane Ortelli (F)

Result: 22nd (104 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 44th(4:11.910)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

67 67 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393011 - Elf Haberthur Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393011 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Elf Haberthur Racing (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: CHARRIOL/PARFUMS SALVADOR DALI

Driven by: Michel Neugarten (B)/David Smadja (F)/Jean-Claude Lagniez (F)

Result: did not finish (Transmission) - 198 laps

Grid: 37th(4:08.326)

Photo updated: 2.6.2003

Photo by: Jeremy Jackson

68 68 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 - Elf Haberthur Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393085 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Elf Haberthur Racing (CH) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: light blue (+pink/yellow)

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: Tuiles TBF

Driven by: Jean-Luc Maury-Laribiére (F)/Eric Graham (F)/Hervé Poulain (F)

preliminary session only: Jean-Marc Smadja (F)

Result: 20th (83 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 47th(4:23.655)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

69 69 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 - Michel Nourry Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393103 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Michel Nourry (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/blue/red

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: Expovit/TDK

Driven by: Michel Nourry (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Jean-Louis Ricci (F)

preliminary session only: Michel Quiniou (F)

Result: 18th (75 laps behind the winner)

Grid: 45th(4:24.151)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

70 70 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394066 - Konrad Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394066 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Konrad Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/turquoise

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: KÖLLNER Immobilien

Driven by: Franz Konrad (A)/Nick Ham (USA)/Larry Schumacher (USA)

listed, never drove: Robert Nearn (GB), Martin Stretton (GB)

Result: did not finish (Accident) - 24 laps

Grid: 34th(4:06.110)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

71 71 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394075 - Estoril Racing Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS394075 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Estoril Racing (P) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: yellow/red/green

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: MONTOIT

Driven by: Manuel Monteiro (P)/Michel Maisonneuve (F)/Michel Monteiro (P)

listed, never drove: Claude Monteiro (P)

Result: did not finish (Engine failure) - 277 laps

Grid: 39th(4:09.263)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

72 72 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393010 - Larbre Compétition Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393010 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc Turbo GT2
Larbre Compétition (F) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red/black)

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: CHEREAU

Driven by: Patrice Goueslard (F)/Pierre Yver (F)/Jean-Luc Chéreau (F)

preliminary session only: Patrick Bourdais (F); listed, never drove: Jack Leconte (F)

Result: did not finish - 240 laps

Grid: 36th(4:06.511)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka

73 73 - Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393076 - Konrad Motorsport Porsche 911 GT2 #WPOZZZ99ZTS393076 – Porsche Typ M64/81 F6 2v DOHC 3600cc 2xKKK GT2
Konrad Motorsport (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white/turquoise

Tyres: Dunlop

Sponsors: NOTTER/KWZ

Driven by: Toni Seiler (CH)/Peter Kitchak (USA)/Angelo Zadra (I)

Result: did not finish (Piston) - 2 laps

Grid: 46th(4:20.426)

Photo updated: 28.11.2002

Photo by: Zdeněk Šimka



Cars that did not arrive:

4 Ferrari 333 SP (Michelotto) Ferrari 333 SP (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
La Filiere Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Gianluca Giraudi (I)

Result: did not arrive


6 Ferrari 333 SP #021 (Michelotto) Ferrari 333 SP #021 (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
GTC Motorsport/Lanzante Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: red/white

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Ray Bellm (GB)

Result: did not arrive


9 Ferrari 333 SP Ferrari 333 SP – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Pilot Racing Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Michel Ferté (F)/Derek Bell (GB)

Result: did not arrive


11 Ferrari 333 SP #020 (Michelotto) Ferrari 333 SP #020 (Michelotto) – Ferrari F310E V12/65° 5v 3997cc N/A LMP1
Ecurie Biennoise Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Lilian Bryner (CH)

Result: did not arrive


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

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Enrico Bertaggia (I)/Tomas Saldana (E)/Alfonso de Orleans (E)

Result: did not arrive


18 Kremer K8 #07SP (Thompson) Kremer K8 #07SP (Thompson) – Porsche 935/76 F6 3165cc Turbo LMP1
Konrad Motorsport (D) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: white

Tyres: Michelin

Sponsors: KÖLLNER Immobilien

Drivers listed: Franz Konrad (A)

Result: did not arrive


19 WR LMP98 #003 WR LMP98 #003 – Peugeot 2000cc Turbo LMP1
Gerard Welter (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Bernard Bouvet (F)/Xavier Pompidou (F)/Marc Rostan (F)/William David (F)

Result: did not arrive


20 WR LMP98 #002 WR LMP98 #002 – Peugeot 2000cc Turbo LMP1
Jean-Luc Sonnier (F) Open bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Pierre Bruneau (F)/Dominique Lacaud (F)

Result: did not arrive


23 Sarta 624 Sarta 624 – Renault LMP1
Sarta Project-Lukoil -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: François Migault (F)

Result: did not arrive


34 Nissan R390 GT1 (Astec-TWR) Nissan R390 GT1 (Astec-TWR) – Nissan VRH 35L 3500cc Turbo GT1
Nissan Motorsports Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Masahiko Kageyama (J)/Masami Kageyama (J)/Satoshi Motoyama (J)

Result: did not arrive


37 Lister Storm GTL (G Force) Lister Storm GTL (G Force) – Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 6996cc N/A GT1
Newcaslte United (GB) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Julian Bailey (GB)/Tiff Needell (GB)/Anthony Reid (GB)

Result: did not arrive


38 Porsche 911 GT1-98 #004 Porsche 911 GT1-98 #004 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3198cc 2xKKK K27.2 GT1
Zakspeed Racing Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: dark green (+red/white)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: PIRELLI

Drivers listed: Armin Hahne (D)/Michael Bartels (D)/Pierre-Henri Raphanel (F)

Result: did not arrive


39 Porsche 911 GT1-98 #005 Porsche 911 GT1-98 #005 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3198cc 2xKKK K27.2 GT1
Zakspeed Racing (D) Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: white (+red)

Tyres: Pirelli

Sponsors: PIRELLI

Drivers listed: Fabien Giroix (F)/Jean-Denis Delétraz (CH)/Alexander Grau (D)

Result: did not arrive


42 McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 4v DOHC N/A GT1
Parabolica Motorsport McLaren Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Chris Goodwin (GB)/Gary Ayles (GB)

Result: did not arrive


43 McLaren F1 GTR McLaren F1 GTR – BMW S70/3 V12/60° 4v DOHC N/A GT1
Parabolica Motorsport McLaren Closed bodywork
Mid-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Result: did not arrive


46 Panoz GTR-1 #Q9 (Reynard) Panoz GTR-1 #Q9 (Reynard) – Hybrid V8 6000cc N/A GT1
Panoz Motorsports Inc. (USA) Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: James Weaver (GB)/Perry McCarthy (GB)/Andy Wallace (GB)/Raul Boesel (BR)/Johnny O'Connell (USA)/Kelvin Burt (GB)

Result: did not arrive


47 Porsche 911 GT1 Porsche 911 GT1 – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Millenium Motorsport Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Carl Rosenblad (S)/Dino Morelli (GB)/David Goode (GB)

Result: did not arrive


48 Porsche 911 GT1 #04/00? Porsche 911 GT1 #04/00? – Porsche F6 4v DOHC 3164cc 2xKKK K27 GT1
Larbre Competition Closed bodywork
Rear-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Patrice Goueslard (F)/Robin Donovan (GB)/Carl Rosenblad (S)/Christophe Bouchut (F)/Pedro Lamy (P)

Result: did not arrive


52 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Chrysler Viper GTS-R – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Viper Team Oreca Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Luca Drudi (I)/Karl Wendlinger (A)/Olivier Beretta (MC)

Result: did not arrive


54 Chrysler Viper GTS-R Chrysler Viper GTS-R – Chrysler 356-T6 V10/90° 2v OHV 7986cc N/A GT2
Orion Motorsport Closed bodywork
Front-engined

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Kurt Luby (GB)/Julian Westwood (GB)/Michael Vergers (NL)/Richard Dean (GB)

Result: did not arrive


57 Helem V6 Helem V6 – Renault /PRV V6 2975cc Turbo GT2
RJ Racing -
-

Colors: unknown

Tyres: unknown

Sponsors: unknown

Drivers listed: Benjamin Roy (F)

Result: did not arrive