Pierre Gillet Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 A Morgan at Le Mans. So why not a Caterham? However the Morgan was alledgely involved in troubles while overtaken by others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hibster. Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Don't forget the Le Mans Aero 8 Morgans are powered by a 4.4 Litre BMW V8 which would (without much doubt) not fit into even an SV. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Perry Posted June 20, 2002 Share Posted June 20, 2002 I find it slightly strange that given MG's dodgy financial situation that they would build a one-off engine, for one event. Regardless of the marketing benefits that might accrue , this sounds a very expensive way to do things, indeed bordering on the profligate. I wonder if perhaps they have other plans for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Gillet Posted June 20, 2002 Author Share Posted June 20, 2002 The performance of "la petite MG noire et verte" was very much appreciated by the French public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 never mind fastest in class. The MG was fastest car on the track at one stage this year (about 2am it was catching the lead Audis) and last year (in the rain). If it was reliable (big 'if' that one) and if they were as slick in the pits as Joest then an outright win would be at least feaseable. I presume they have the same size restrictor as the LMP900 cars - they can have 4 litre turbos and only get about 600 bhp cf 500 for the 2 litre MG... Dave Hooper - dmch2@lineone.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Pit work (on the number 26 Reid/Hughes/McGarrity car) was deliberately slow and methodical. They were looking to make up the time from better fuel mileage and being faster on the track. Trust me I know . There's also a bit more to it too, but I'm not telling!.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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