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Programme Cover - Le Mans 24 Hours 1985
Event: 24 Heures du MansDate: 16.6.1985
Track: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans (F), 13.626 kmsDistance: 24 hoursAttendance: 160000

Le Mans 24 Hours

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

Entered: 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)
IMSA GTO (GTO)
Entry List
Entry List - Le Mans 24 Hours 1985
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/02/2003 Last photo update on this page: 03/08/2025
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11 - Porsche 962 C #002 - Rothmans-PorschePorsche 962 C #002 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Jacky Ickx (B)/Jochen Mass (D)
listed, never drove:
Derek Bell (GB)
Result: 10th (26 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 2nd (3:15.2800)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
22 - Porsche 962 C #003 - Rothmans-PorschePorsche 962 C #003 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)Derek Bell (GB)
listed, never drove:
Jacky Ickx (B)
Result: 3rd (7 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 1st (3:14.8000)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
33 - Porsche 962 C #004 - Rothmans-PorschePorsche 962 C #004 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Al Holbert (USA)/John Watson (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 5th (3:22.9800)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert
44 - Lancia LC2/85 #0002 (Dallara) - Martini-LanciaLancia LC2/85 #0002 (Dallara) - Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014 cc 2xKKKC1
Martini-Lancia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Wollek (F)/Alessandro Nannini (I)/Lucio Cesario (AUS)Result: 6th (14 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 3rd (3:15.9500)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
55 - Lancia LC2/85 #0005 (Dallara) - Martini-LanciaLancia LC2/85 #0005 (Dallara) - Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014 cc 2xKKKC1
Martini-Lancia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Henri Pescarolo (F)/Mauro Baldi (I)
listed, never drove:
Lucio Cesario (AUS)
Result: 7th (16 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 6th (3:23.4600)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert
77 - Porsche 956B #117 - New-Man-Joest RacingPorsche 956 B #117 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
New-Man-Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Paolo Barilla (I)/Klaus Ludwig (D)/"John Winter" (D)Result: winner - (212.021 kph) - margin: 3 laps
Grid: 4th (3:20.0300)
Colours: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
88 - Porsche 956 #104 - New-Man-Joest RacingPorsche 956 #104 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
New-Man-Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Mauricio DeNarvaez (CO)/Kenper Miller (USA)/Paul Belmondo (F)
listed, never drove:
"John Winter" (D)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 8th (3:25.5200)
Colours: yellow/black (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/01/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert
1010 - Porsche 956B #115 - Kremer Porsche RacingPorsche 956 B #115 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Kremer Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:24.1300)
Colours: white (+gold)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
1111 - Porsche 962 C #110 - Kremer Porsche RacingPorsche 962 C #110 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Kremer Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)/Mike Thackwell (NZ)/Franz Konrad (A)
listed, never drove:
Tony Garcia (USA), Marc Surer (CH)
Result: 9th (18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 15th (3:33.4100)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
1313 - Cougar C12 Porsche #02 - PrimagazCougar C12 #02 - Porsche Type 935/76 F6 2649 cc TurboC1
Primagaz (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Yves Courage (F)/Alain De Cadenet (GB)/Jean-François Yvon (F)Result: 20th (95 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 18th (3:38.1800) - 19th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/blue/white
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
1414 - Porsche 956 GTi #106B (RLR) - R. Lloyd RacingPorsche 956 GTi #106B (RLR) - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
R. Lloyd Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:25.5800)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
1818 - Porsche 956 #111 - Brun MotorsportPorsche 956 #111 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Brun Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Oscar Larrauri (RA)/Massimo Sigala (I)/Gabriele Tarquini (I)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 10th (3:26.6700)
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 01/02/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert
1919 - Porsche 962 C #107 - Brun MotorsportPorsche 962 C #107 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Brun Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Walter Brun (CH)/Didier Theys (B)/Joël Gouhier (F)
listed, never drove:
Leopold von Bayern (D)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 11th (3:30.3300)
Colours: white (+red/green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
2424 - Cheetah G604 Aston Martin #1 (Advanced) - Cheetah SwitzerlandCheetah G604 #1 (Advanced) - Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340.7 cc N/AC1
Cheetah Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Cooper (GB)Bernard de Dryver (B)/Claude Bourgoignie (B)Result: did not finish (Broken hub, accident)
Grid: 41st (3:58.3300) - 43rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
2626 - Porsche 956 #109 - Obermaier Racing TeamPorsche 956 #109 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Obermaier Racing Team (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Hervé Regout (B)/Jésus Pareja (E)/Jürgen Lässig (D)Result: 8th (17 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 14th (3:33.3000)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
3131 - Rondeau M382 Ford #005 - PrimagazRondeau M382 #005 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC1
Primagaz (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pierre Yver (F)/Pierre-François Rousselot (F)/François Servanin (F)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 31st (3:49.5200) - 33rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red/dark blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
3333 - Porsche 956B #114 - Fitzpatrick Porsche TeamPorsche 956 B #114 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Fitzpatrick Porsche Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Jo Gartner (A)/Guy Edwards (GB)Result: 4th (8 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 12th (3:32.8400)
Colours: white/red (+gold)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
3434 - March 84G Porsche #3 - Kreepy Krauly RacingMarch 84G #3 - Porsche 956 Type 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKKC1
Kreepy Krauly Racing (ZA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:44.8400) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/turquoise/blue
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 27/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Karsten Denecke and Serge Cailler
3636 - Tom's 85C-L Toyota - Tom's TeamTom's 85C # - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2v 2090 cc TurboC1
Tom's Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Satoru Nakajima (J)/Masanori Sekiya (J)/Kaoru Hoshino (J)Result: 12th (44 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 29th (3:48.6700) - 31st fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/black)
Tyres: Bridgestone
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Rupert Lowes
3838 - Dome 85C-L Toyota - Dome TeamDome 85C # - Toyota 4T-GT L4 2090 cc TurboC1
Dome Team (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Geoff Lees (GB)/Toshio Suzuki (J)Result: did not finish (Clutch)
Grid: 22nd (3:43.7700) - 24th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+violet/pink/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
3939 - Rondeau M382 Ford #003 - Bussi RacingRondeau M382 #003 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AC1
Bussi Racing (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Claude Justice (F)/Bruno Sotty (F)/Patrick Oudet (F)Result: 18th (83 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 34th (3:51.8600) - 36th fastest qualifier
Colours: cream/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
4040 - Jaguar XJR-5 #006 (Group 44) - Jaguar Group 44Jaguar XJR-5 #006 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5955 cc N/AGTP
Jaguar Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Brian Redman (GB)/Jim Adams (USA)/Hurley Haywood (USA)
listed, never drove:
Bill Adam (CDN)
Result: did not finish (CV joint)
Grid: 17th (3:37.2900)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
4141 - WM P83B Peugeot #P82-01? - WM-PeugeotWM P83 B #P82-01? - Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2600 cc TurboC1
WM-Peugeot (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pascal Pessiot (F)Dominique Fornage (F)/Patrick Gaillard (F)
listed, never drove:
Jean Rondeau (F), Michel Pignard (F), Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)
Result: disqualified (Underweight) (107 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 30th (3:49.2000) - 32nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 26/02/2003Photo by courtesy of: David Wall
4242 - WM P83B Peugeot #P82-02? - WM-PeugeotWM P83 B #P82-02? - Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2600 cc TurboC1
WM-Peugeot (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean Rondeau (F)/Michel Pignard (F)/Jean-Daniel Raulet (F)Result: 17th (75 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 21st (3:43.0700) - 23rd fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+blue/yellow)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
4343 - WM P83B Peugeot #P85-01? - WM-PeugeotWM P83 B #P85-01? - Peugeot PRV ZNS4 V6/90° 4v DOHC 2750 cc TurboC1
WM-Peugeot (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Jean-Claude Andruet (F)/Claude Haldi (CH)/Roger Dorchy (F)
listed, never drove:
Dominique Fornage (F), Pascal Pessiot (F), Patrick Gaillard (F)
Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 19th (3:38.4000) - 20th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/white (+red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
4444 - Jaguar XJR-5 #008 (Group 44) - Jaguar Group 44Jaguar XJR-5 #008 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/AGTP
Jaguar Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bob Tullius (USA)/Chip Robinson (USA)/Claude Ballot-Léna (F)Result: 13th 1st in GTP (50 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 16th (3:35.3200)
Colours: white (+green)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
4646 - Rondeau M482 Ford #003 - Bussi Racing (Bassaler)Rondeau M482 #003 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300 cc N/AC1
Bussi Racing (Bassaler) (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Christian Bussi (F)/Jack Griffin (USA)/M. L. Speer (USA)Result: did not finish (Suspension)
Grid: 39th (3:55.6500) - 41st fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
5555 - Porsche 962 C #112 - Fitzpatrick Porsche TeamPorsche 962 C #112 - Porsche Typ 935/76 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Fitzpatrick Porsche Team (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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: (4:00.3900) - 50th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+gold)
Tyres: Yokohama
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
6161 - Sauber C8 Mercedes #85-C8-01 - SauberSauber C8 #85-C8-01 - Mercedes M117/Mader V8 4973 cc TurboC1
Sauber (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: John Nielsen (DK)/Max Welti (CH)/Dieter Quester (A)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (3:37.5600) - 18th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+black/red/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 12/12/2003Photo by courtesy of: Patrice Mahe
6666 - EMKA C84/1 Aston Martin #MC 02 84C (Gomm) - Emka Productions Ltd.EMKA C84/1 #MC 02 84C (Gomm) - Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340 cc N/AC1
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:33.1200)
Colours: white/blue (+black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler and Paul Kooyman
6767 - Rondeau M482 Ford #001 - J.- Ph. GrandRondeau M482 #001 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3300 cc N/AC1
J.- Ph. Grand (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Patrick Gonin (F)/Pascal Witmeur (B)/Pierre de Thoisy (F)
listed, never drove:
Jean-Philippe Grand (F)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 26th (3:47.5300) - 28th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
7070 - Spice-Tiga GC85 Ford #279 (RAM) - Spice EngineeringTiga GC85 #279 (RAM) - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
Spice Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gordon Spice (GB)/Ray Bellm (GB)/Mark Galvin (IRL)Result: 14th 1st in C2 (62 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 28th (3:48.0800) - 30th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
7474 - Gebhardt JC853 Ford #840-3 - Team LabattGebhardt JC853 #840-3 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC2
Team Labatt (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Frank Jelinski (D)/John Graham (CDN)/Nick Adams (GB)Result: not classified (150 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 27th (3:47.7600) - 29th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue (+red)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
7575 - Gebhardt JC843 Ford #840-2 - A.D.A. EngineeringGebhardt JC843 #840-2 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8/90° 3300 cc N/AC2
A.D.A. Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:55.6200) - 40th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue/red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
7777 - Tiga GC84 Ford #250 - Spice EngineeringTiga GC84 #250 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC2
Spice Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Tony Lanfranchi (GB)Neil Crang (AUS)/Tim Lee-Davey (GB)
listed, never drove:
James Weaver (GB)
Result: not classified (148 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 32nd (3:50.3700) - 34th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/black
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
7979 - Ecosse C285 Ford #002 - Ecurie EcosseEcosse C285 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFV/Swindon Engines V8/90° 4v DOHC 2998 cc N/AC2
Ecurie Ecosse (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Ray Mallock (GB)/David Leslie (GB)/Mike Wilds (GB)Result: did not finish (Oil pump)
Grid: 23rd (3:44.1700) - 25th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/orange)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
8080 - Alba AR6 Carma #005 - Carma F.F.Alba AR6 #005 - Carma FF L4 1900 cc 1xKKKC2
Carma F.F. (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martino Finotto (I)/Guido Daccò (I)/Aldo Bertuzzi (I)
listed, never drove:
Carlo Facetti (I)
Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 20th (3:42.6200) - 21st fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+orange/green)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
8181 - Alba AR2 Carma #002 - Carma F.F. (Cheetah)Alba AR2 #002 - Carma FF L4 4v DOHC 1840 cc 1xKKKC2
Carma F.F. (Cheetah) (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Loris Kessel (CH)/Ruggero Melgrati (I)/Aldo Bertuzzi (I)/Jean-Pierre Frey (CH)Result: did not start (Accident in practice)
Grid: (3:43.0100) - 22nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+orange/green)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 29/02/2004Photo by courtesy of: Patrice Mahe
8282 - Alba AR3 Ford #002 - Grifo AutoracingAlba AR3 #002 - Ford Cosworth DFL V8 3300 cc N/AC2
Grifo Autoracing (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paolo Giangrossi (I)/Pasquale Barberio (I)/Mario Radicella (I)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 25th (3:46.9700) - 27th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
8585 - Mazda 737C #001 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd.Mazda 737C #001 (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
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 (3:57.7300) - 42nd fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
85T85T - Mazda 727C #005 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd.Mazda 727C #005 (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Takashi Yorino (J)Result: practiced only (T-car)
Grid: T-car (4:11.8600)
Colours: white (+yellow/silver)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 05/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Olivier Jarrossay
8686 - Mazda 737C #002 (Mooncraft) - Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd.Mazda 737C #002 (Mooncraft) - Mazda 13B Racing 2R 1308 cc RotaryC2
Mazdaspeed Co. Ltd. (J)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Kennedy (IRL)/Jean-Michel Martin (B)/Philippe Martin (B)
listed, never drove:
Takashi Yorino (J), Yojiro Terada (J), Yoshimi Katayama (J)
Result: 19th (91 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 43rd (4:00.7800) - 45th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+yellow/silver)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman and Rupert Lowes
9090 - URD C83 BMW - J. Winther DenmarkURD C83 # - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3453 cc N/AC2
J. Winther Denmark (DK)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jens Winther (DK)/David Mercer (GB)/Margie Smith-Haas (USA)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 35th (3:52.1700) - 37th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/red (+green)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
9393 - ALD 01 BMW #C2/01 - Automobiles L. DescartesALD 01 #C2/01 - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3490 cc N/AC2
Automobiles L. Descartes (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jacques Heuclin (F)/Louis Descartes (F)/Daniël Hubert (B)Result: not classified (233 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 47th (4:18.2600) - 51st fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
9595 - Sauber SHS C6 BMW #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) - A. Bellanger-R. BassalerSauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) - BMW M88 L6 3453 cc N/AC2
A. Bellanger-R. Bassaler (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dominique Lacaud (F)/Roland Bassaler (F)/Yvon Tapy (F)Result: 23rd (106 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 44th (4:02.8800) - 46th fastest qualifier
Colours: blue/brown/white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
9797 - Strandell 85 Porsche (TOJ) - Strandell PorscheStrandell 85 # (TOJ) - Porsche Group B F6 3300 cc TurboC2
Strandell Porsche (S)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Stanley Dickens (S)/Martin Schanche (N)
did not practice:
Torgye Kleppe (N); listed, never drove: Tomas Wiren (S), Götz von Tschirnhaus (D)
Result: did not start (Engine)
Grid: (4:05.9300) - 48th fastest qualifier
Colours: white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler, Philippe Hubert and Patrice Mahe
9898 - Tiga GC284 Ford Turbo #277 - R. Baker Promotions FordTiga GC284 #277 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
R. Baker Promotions Ford (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: François Duret (GB)/David Andrews (GB)/Duncan Bain (GB)
listed, never drove:
Paul Smith (GB), David Ovey (GB), Roy Baker (GB), Costas Los (GR)
Result: not classified (224 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 48th (4:18.7100) - 52nd fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
9999 - Tiga GC285 Ford Turbo #294 - R. Baker Promotions FordTiga GC285 #294 - Ford Cosworth BDT L4 4v DOHC 1778 cc 1xGarrettC2
R. Baker Promotions Ford (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Paul Smith (GB)/Will Hoy (GB)/Nick Nicholson (USA)
listed, never drove:
Jeremy Rossiter (GB), Duncan Bain (GB), Richard Down (GB)
Result: 21st (100 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 45th (4:05.1300) - 47th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
100100 - Chevron B62 Ford #85-01 - (Bartlett Chevron Racing) Goodmans SoundChevron B62 #85-01 - Ford Cosworth DFL/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 3298 cc N/AC2
(Bartlett Chevron Racing) Goodmans Sound (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Max Cohen-Olivar (MA)/Richard Jones (GB)/Robin Smith (GB)
listed, never drove:
François Migault (F), John Bartlett (GB)
Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 33rd (3:51.7700) - 35th fastest qualifier
Colours: red/green/white
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 27/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Karsten Denecke and Rupert Lowes
104104 - Rondeau M379C Ford #006 - Ecurie Blanchet-LocatopRondeau M379 C #006 - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC2
Ecurie Blanchet-Locatop (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michel Dubois (F)/Hubert Striebig (F)/Noël del Bello (F)Result: did not finish (Broken chassis)
Grid: 36th (3:52.7900) - 38th fastest qualifier
Colours: pink (+white/blue)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 01/02/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert
106106 - Lotec C302 Ford (TOJ) - B. SottyLotec C302 # (TOJ) - Ford Cosworth DFV V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC2
B. Sotty (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Martin Wagenstetter (D)/Kurt Hild (D)
listed, never drove:
Bruno Sotty (F)
Result: did not qualify
Grid: (5:10.5600) - 54th fastest qualifier
Colours: yellow
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler and Patrice Mahe
111111 - Porsche 956 #009 - Rothmans-PorschePorsche 956 #009 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Derek Bell (GB)/Vern Schuppan (AUS)/Al Holbert (USA)Result: practiced only (T-car)
Grid: T-car (3:19.7200)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 11/03/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Hubert and Patrice Mahe
151151 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301062 - H. GallBMW M1 #WBS59910004301062 - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AB
H. Gall (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Edgar Dören (D)/Martin Birrane (IRL)/Jean-Paul Libert (B)
listed, never drove:
Helmut Gall (D), Jean-François Yvon (F)
Result: 15th 1st in B (67 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 42nd (4:00.3100) - 44th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
152152 - BMW M1 - VogelsangBMW M1 # - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AB
Vogelsang (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Altfrid Heger (D)/Harald Grohs (D)/Kurt König (D)Result: did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 37th (3:54.2800) - 39th fastest qualifier
Colours: white (+blue/green)
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 03/08/2025Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler and Classic and Vintage BMW
155T155T - Lancia LC2/85 #0003 (Dallara) - Martini-LanciaLancia LC2/85 #0003 (Dallara) - Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014 cc 2xKKKC1
Martini-Lancia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Alessandro Nannini (I)/Bob Wollek (F)/Lucio Cesario (AUS)Result: practiced only (T-car)
Grid: T-car (3:32.7800)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Michelin
Photo updated: 31/03/2003Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Jackson
156156 - Porsche 911 SC #0068894A - R. TouroulPorsche 911 SC #0068894A - Porsche F6 2v SOHC 2992 cc N/AB
R. Touroul (F)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Driven by: Raymond Touroul (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Philippe Dermagne (F)
listed, never drove:
Bernard Salam (F)
Result: did not finish (Head gasket)
Grid: 49th (4:19.3600) - 53rd fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
157157 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301076? - A. PallaviciniBMW M1 #WBS59910004301076? - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3453 cc N/AB
A. Pallavicini (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Enzo Calderari (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)/Angelo Pallavicini (CH)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 46th (4:08.7000) - 49th fastest qualifier
Colours: red
Tyres: Avon
Photo updated: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
Did not enter the race but still worth listing:
The car is not available on a photoJaguar XJR-5 #010 (Group 44) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5954 cc N/AGTP
Jaguar Group 44 (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: (Spare car)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Entered cars that did not arrive:
6The car did not arriveLancia LC2/85 (Dallara) - Ferrari 308C V8/90° 4v DOHC 3014 cc 2xKKKC1
Martini-Lancia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
16The car did not arrivePorsche 956 # - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Richard Lloyd Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jonathan Palmer (GB)/Jan Lammers (NL)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
23The car did not arriveCheetah G604 # (Advanced) - Aston Martin Tickford V8/90° 2v DOHC 5340.7 cc N/AC1
Cheetah Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
32The car did not arriveDome RC82 #01 (March) - Ford Cosworth DFL/Alan Smith V8/90° 4v DOHC 3296 cc N/AC1
Dorset Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Martin Birrane (IRL)/Tony Birchenhough (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
46The car did not arriveSauber SHS C6 #82-C6-02 (Thompson-Seger & Hoffman) - BMW M88 L6 3500 cc N/AC2
Roland Bassaler (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Reserve entry)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
51The car did not arriveJaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-185 (Advanced) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993 cc N/AC1
TWR JaguarClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Hans Heyer (D)/Thierry Tassin (B)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
52The car did not arriveJaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-285 (Advanced) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993 cc N/AC1
TWR JaguarClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: David Hobbs (GB)Jean-Louis Schlesser (F)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
53The car did not arriveJaguar XJR-6 #TWR-J12C-385 (Advanced) - Jaguar V12/60° 2v SOHC 5993 cc N/AC1
TWR JaguarClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
62The car did not arriveSauber C8 #86-C8-02 - Mercedes M117 V8 4973 cc TurboC1
SauberClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
72The car did not arriveGebhardt JC853 # - Ford C2
Gebhardt Motorsport (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Jan Thoelke (D)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
91The car did not arriveLyncar MS83 B #001 - Ford Cosworth DFV/Nicholson V8/90° 4v DOHC 2993 cc N/AC2
Lyncar MotorsportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Emilio de Villota (E)/Costas Los (GR)/Mikael Nabrink (S)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
94The car did not arriveArgo JM16 # - Ford C2
Lanx EngineeringClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Glenn Loxton (ZA)David Sears (GB)/Dudley Wood (GB)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
105The car did not arriveHarrier RX83C # - Chevrolet C2
HarrierClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
152The car did not arrivePorsche 930 #911 970 0069 - Porsche 930/60 F6 2v SOHC 3299 cc 1xKKKB
Claude Haldi (CH)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Claude Haldi (CH)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
170The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird # - Pontiac V8 5900 cc GTO
Road Circuit Technology (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Tommy Riggins (USA)/Les Delano (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
171The car did not arrivePontiac Firebird # - Pontiac V8 5900 cc GTO
Road Circuit Technology (USA)Closed bodywork
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Patty Moise (USA)/Andy Petery (USA)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
172The car did not arriveFord Mustang (Roush) - Ford GTO
Jack Roush (USA)-
Front-engined
Drivers listed: Doc Bundy (USA)/Wally Dallenbach, Jr. (USA)/John Jones (CDN)Result: did not arrive
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
TThe car did not arrivePorsche 956 # - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Rothmans-Porsche (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: white/blue (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
The car did not arriveFerrari 512 BB - Ferrari F12 4942 cc N/AGTX
North American Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arrivePorsche 935 #930 890 0017 - Porsche 930/80 F6 2v SOHC TurboGTX
Angelo Pallavicini (I)Closed bodywork
Rear-engined
Drivers listed: Angelo Pallavicini (CH)/"Victor" (I)/Gianni Giudici (I)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arriveLola T600 # (Lola) - Porsche C2
AK Donit Olimpia (YU)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Francy Jeranćić (YU)/Drago Bozic (YU)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arrivePorsche 956 #105 - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Kremer Porsche Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Drivers listed: Mike Thackwell (NZ)Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arrivePorsche 956 GTi # (RLR) - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
Richard Lloyd Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
The car did not arrivePorsche 956 # - Porsche Type 935/79 F6 4v DOHC 2649 cc 2xKKK K26C1
New-Man-Joest Racing (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Result: did not arrive (Not accepted)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown