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Le Mans: 24 Hours Technical Preview - Courage LC70
Written by: SPEED Staff
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06/03/2008
Charlotte, North Carolina
 
The car has undergone major bodywork changes, developed in the Dome scale model tunnel in Kyoto, Japan. (Photo: Racecar Engineering) ยป More Photos

Manufacturer: Courage-ORECA
Classes: LMP1
Chassis: LC70
Engine: Judd GV5 S2 V10 5496cc N/A
Engine: YGK 3998cc twin turbo V8
Engine: Mugen MF408 V8 3997cc N/A
Fuel: Petrol
Entries: 5, 6, 22, 24
Prediction: 3nd best petrol LMP1

Since being taken over by ORECA Courage has invested a lot of time and energy into the LC70’s aerodynamic
design, the current car looking quite different to last years offering. Despite this results have been consistent but not startling. Like the Pescarolo the roadster seems a little outclassed. The scary crash at Monza had the team worried and that had to have been a distraction in the run up to Le Mans.

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