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20721 view(s)  In 1999 Caddilac announced its 3 year campaing to win the Le Mans 24 hrs.In their 50 years of absence, a lot had changed in le Sathre, following common sence the US gaint teamed up with two renowned names in Modern Endurance racing: Riley & Scott and Dams racing.
A well proven formula as followed by many other manufacturers looking for LM "laurels", but some how Caddilac's dream team never managed to deliver the goods, not at least because of Caddy's own underpowered Northstar V8!
After a dissapointing first season Bill Riley was ditched for Design Supremo Nigel Stroud. Focussing most of his attention ton a new design for 2002, Cadillac returned to Le Sathre with only a slightly modified car.
After yet an other chaotic 24 hrs the Caddy's improved their results to 15th overall.The "new" Caddilac was raced 2002 (in what was originally planned to be the victorious third year) with on and on display of form, but never was it able to challenge the competition on its own account.
Rumour has it that the US giant will pull the plug for 2003.
Caddilac Northstar LMP data:
Lenght : 4630 mm, Width : 2000 mm, Wheelbase : 2920 mm, Front Overhang: 780 mm, Rear Overhang: 930 mm, Tyres: Michelin, Wheels: BBS
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Models for Caddilac Northstar
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| Manufacturer |
Model |
Scale |
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Wheelbase |
Front spur |
Rear spur |
| Quick Skin |
LM 00 Dams| Sebring 00 'Works' |
1/24 |
99.9x83.5x46.0 |
99.9 |
81.5 |
83.5 |
| VMC/VRC |
LM 00 'Works' |
1/24 |
99.9x83.5x46.0 |
99.9 |
81.5 |
83.5 |
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| Team Cadillac #02 Team Cadillac-Bill Riley (USA) 2000 |
 Participated in:
Le Mans 24 hrs, Le Mans
Cadillac Northstar LMP #LMP-00-003 (Riley & Scott)
Cadillac Northstar alu/McLaren Engines V8/90° 4v DOHC 3990cc 2xGarrett
LMP900
Open bodywork
Mid-engined
Colors: silver
Tyres: Pirelli
Sponsors: TOSHIBA
Driven by: Andy Wallace (GB)/Butch Leitzinger (USA)/Franck Lagorce (F)
listed, never drove: Max Angelelli (I), Allan McNish (GB), Ron Fellows (CDN), Wayne Taylor (ZA), Eric van de Poele (B), Manuel Reuter (D)
Result: 21st (77 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 11th(3:43.598)
Photo by: Paul Kooyman |
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