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Programme Cover
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
Photos by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman (24), Serge Cailler (20), Philippe Hubert (7), Rupert Lowes (6), Patrice Mahe (5), Olivier Jarrossay (2), Karsten Denecke (2), Jeremy Jackson (1) and David Wall (1)
Race added to RSC Photo Gallery: 26/02/2003 Last photo update on this page: 05/05/2009
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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 #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: 07/12/2005Photo 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: 07/12/2005Photo by courtesy of: Serge Cailler
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: /Thierry Tassin (B)/Hans Heyer (D)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 # (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