Toyota has confirmed that it will make a return to the Le Mans 24 Hours next year with a hybrid LMP1 car.
The program will mark Toyota’s first full factory Le Mans bid since its GT-One car of 1998 and ’99 (LEFT). Toyota had already … More
Archive for the ‘Sports Car’ Category
The Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca brings together the history of Porsche motorsports in one place. The cars present represent everything from the earliest 356s to the RS Spyder that’s still competitive in international sports car competition. The drivers attending come from every era as well, and include such Porsche racing legends as Tony Adamowicz, Dick Barbour, Derek Bell, Vic Elford, George Follmer, David Piper and Brian Redman. Racer.com spoke to some of the Porsche icons about their favorite and most significant racecars.
Hurley Haywood and the Porsche 911 seem almost synonymous  … Pictures and more
When a vehicle eclipses the flesh-and-bone actors and becomes the superstar of a film—that’s when it’s a great movie car. There are dozens of memorable cars in film, but to crack the top 10, a vehicle must influence a generation, inspire car culture, and become the stuff of every kid’s dreams. These are our favorites, in no particular order.
1964 Aston Martin DB5, Goldfinger
James Bond’s legacy of famous cars and far-out gadgets can be traced back from one car — the 1964 Aston Martin DB5 007 driven in Goldfinger and Thunderball. Without any Bond spy modifications, the Aston Martin DB5 is a work of art. But it’s the special effects that have made this car quite possibly the most beloved movie car of all time. The long list of … Videos and more
Porsche returns to Le Mans with a works-run LMP1 sports prototype. The first outing of the completely new developed race car is planned for the year 2014. With 16 overall victories, Porsche is the most successful manufacturer in Le Mans.