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1999: Audi Sport UK #09
1999: Audi Sport UK #10
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For its first attempt at winning Le Mans Audi doubled the stakes by entering two "closed" LM GTP prototypes next to the Joest run "open topped" R8R's.

Normally a Tony Southgate design combined with German technology should have been on par with the open topped spyders, even if they had to run with narrower tyres and smaller restrictors.
The slippery coupe's traded less downforce for a higher top speed and possibly a better fuel economy, which matters in a 24hr race on the long straights oft La Sarthe.




Audi R8C LMGTP (LM 1999):
Length: 4740 mm, Width: 1980 mm, Height: ??? mm, Wheelbase: 2700
Models for Audi R8C
Manufacturer Model Scale Dimensions (LxWxH) Wheelbase Front spur Rear spur
VMC/VRC LM 99 1/24 0.0x84.0x0.0 99.9 83.5 84.0

Audi Sport UK #10 Audi Sport UK (GB) 1999
Participated in:

Audi R8C #101 (RTN)
Audi V8/90° 3595,4cc 2xGarret
GTP
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Colors: silver (+black)
Tyres: Michelin
Sponsors: Infineon

Driven by: Andy Wallace (GB)/James Weaver (GB)/Perry McCarthy (GB)
Result: 28th (16s549 behind the winner)

Photo by: Daniele Menini
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