The fabulous World of the unknown French sports car makers!
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S.H.A.D.O. said:
I saw the Venturi this morning in its temporary storage, not sure why it was withdrawn from the auction but it will now be advertised by a company acting on behalf of the owner, this will happen in the next couple of weeks. I hope it finds a good home.
If you are serious about seeing it let me know.
It's just out of curiosity, maybe in a few years i can buy a Venturi Atlantique.If you are serious about seeing it let me know.
Thank you!
The No. 36 Signatech Alpine A460 (Oreca 05) Nissan has won the LMP2 class in the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/signatech-alpin...
http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/signatech-alpin...
Edited by Ciid on Monday 20th June 21:06
24 long and tense hours have passed. G-Drive Racing #26 car (Oreca 05) is on the podium with P2 at Le Mans for the first time in team's history. Had started from the pole that is not what we have expected, but LMP1 drama shows all the unpredictability of the diurnal marathon.
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Mygale Racing Car Constructor is a French racing car manufacturer that specialises in the production of single seater chassis for use in formula racing. It is most notable for its Formula Ford chassis. Mygale also produces the chassis used by in Formula Renault, Formula BMW and Formula Three. The company was established in 1989 by Bertrand Decoster and its factory is based in Magny-Cours, France.
Mygale comes as one of the main innovative forces on the international scene of motorsport.
Mygale earned its worldwide reputation in motorsport in the last 27 years by designing and manufacturing more than 1,000 racing cars, either for most famous brands (Formula Renault, Formula BMW, Peugeot Spider) or under its own name (Formula Ford, Formula US2000, Formula 3, Formula 4 …). Mygale can be credited with more than 800 victories over 5 continents, 8 World Champion titles; and was a decisive springboard in the career of famous current Formula 1 drivers such as Jenson BUTTON, Kimi RAIKKONNEN, Nico ROSBERG or Sebastian VETTEL.
http://www.mygale-cars.com/
Mygale comes as one of the main innovative forces on the international scene of motorsport.
Mygale earned its worldwide reputation in motorsport in the last 27 years by designing and manufacturing more than 1,000 racing cars, either for most famous brands (Formula Renault, Formula BMW, Peugeot Spider) or under its own name (Formula Ford, Formula US2000, Formula 3, Formula 4 …). Mygale can be credited with more than 800 victories over 5 continents, 8 World Champion titles; and was a decisive springboard in the career of famous current Formula 1 drivers such as Jenson BUTTON, Kimi RAIKKONNEN, Nico ROSBERG or Sebastian VETTEL.
http://www.mygale-cars.com/
PLANNING FOR F4'S FUTURE
The FIA’s entry-level category was on the agenda yesterday as discussions to define its future evolution took place in Turin
Mygale F4
http://www.fia.com/news/planning-f4s-future
The FIA’s entry-level category was on the agenda yesterday as discussions to define its future evolution took place in Turin
Mygale F4
http://www.fia.com/news/planning-f4s-future
Romain Dumas historic two-time winner at Pikes Peak !
A week after his 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, Romain Dumas took home a historic victory in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In the event’s 100th anniversary, he becomes the first Frenchman to win twice overall, as well as the first driver to take back to back Le Mans/Pikes Peak victories in the same season ! Driving the Norma M20 RD Limited Spec-2016 entered by his own team, the Alès, France driver signed – despite a pierced hose – the second fastest time (8 :51.445) in the history of the event to finish ahead of defending winner Rhys Millen and his electric prototype.
http://www.romaindumas.com/en/romain-dumas-histori...
A week after his 24 Hours of Le Mans victory, Romain Dumas took home a historic victory in the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. In the event’s 100th anniversary, he becomes the first Frenchman to win twice overall, as well as the first driver to take back to back Le Mans/Pikes Peak victories in the same season ! Driving the Norma M20 RD Limited Spec-2016 entered by his own team, the Alès, France driver signed – despite a pierced hose – the second fastest time (8 :51.445) in the history of the event to finish ahead of defending winner Rhys Millen and his electric prototype.
http://www.romaindumas.com/en/romain-dumas-histori...
blueg33 said:
The problem with most of these is that they are race cars rather than sports cars.
A lot of people prefer to invest in a race car instead of buying a road legal super car.In France there are a lot of small and amateur motorsport championships, for example, Mitjet 2L Race for all, Andros Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup France, V de V Sports, Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup, Funyo Challenge, Rallye Tout-Terrain, etc., etc..
But France also desperately needs a road legal super car.
Spark Racing Technology
STARTER’S ORDERS
Founded in october 2012 by renowned engineer Frédéric Vasseur, Spark Racing Technology specialises in the design and build of hybrid and fully electric systems. A motorsport veteran of 20 years, Vasseur created the company to coincide with the arrival of the Fia Formula E Championship, a revolutionary and entirely electric series that begins in september. In late-2015, Spark will relocate to a new 1,500-square-metre headquarters, where it will have access to ultra-modern engine dynamometers and battery test beds.
SPARK: A RENOWNED PROFICIENCY
In november 2012 Formula E Holdings CEO Alejandro Agag appointed SRT to produce 40 electric single-seaters, ensuring the promoters a proficient and reliable partner. It would prove key to showing investors, the media and general public that the project was in safe hands. On 28 June 2013, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (Fia) officially appointed Spark Racing Technology as car supplier for the Championship.
FORMULA E: AN AMBITIOUS UNDERTAKING
Spark Racing Technology was fully entrusted with designing and manufacturing the first fully electric single-seater, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E. The French company will supply all cars for Formula E’s much-anticipated maiden season. With no base to work from, Vasseur and his team started from scratch as they sought to define the new machine’s technical specifications.
Despite the difficulty of the task, Spark rose to the challenge. A vital aspect in any motorsport undertaking, the SRT_0E’s aerodynamics were developed and supervised by technical director Théophile Gouzin. SRT carefully studied these - alongside suspension and brakes - to create the perfect balance between performance and reliability. Spark Racing Technology acted as project managers throughout, supervising the entire process while building around 90% of the SRT_0E’s components. Every car will be assembled at Spark’s factory before being sent to every Formula E team before the 15 July 2014 deadline. When necessary SRT utilised the Fia’s guidance, which was also breaking ground in drafting new sporting and technical regulations for the innovative championship. The partnership proved fruitful, especially when it came to establishing unprecedented safety rules regarding fully electric cars.
Beside their Burgundy facility, SRT will base a workshop alongside the new FEH headquarters at Donington Park. Each team will have a european base and enjoy full training - including safety and electricity briefings - from Spark. The French company will also assign a 40-strong technical team to follow Formula E across the globe. It is crucial for Spark Racing Technology to be ready for every eventuality ahead of the season-opener. Nevertheless SRT remain extremely confident, sharing the burning desire to succeed with each and every one of their partners.
THE UNRELENTING PACE OF DEVELOPMENT
Mindful of motorsport’s relentless development curve, Gouzin’s team is already working on upgrades to the SRT_01E. The Fia Formula E Championship is an open series, encouraging additional manufacturers to develop similar powertrain technologies. It gives constructors an opportunity to showcase their electrical energy advancements in a comparatively affordable environment, allowing them to subsequently utilise that same technology in their road cars. Spark provides manufacturers with the perfect framework on which to display their technical expertise in motor-generators, gearboxes and battery technology. It has certainly taken a great deal of hard work and creativity to design a single-seater in which the powertrain is so easily interchangeable.
http://www.sparkracingtechnology.com/en/company/sp...
STARTER’S ORDERS
Founded in october 2012 by renowned engineer Frédéric Vasseur, Spark Racing Technology specialises in the design and build of hybrid and fully electric systems. A motorsport veteran of 20 years, Vasseur created the company to coincide with the arrival of the Fia Formula E Championship, a revolutionary and entirely electric series that begins in september. In late-2015, Spark will relocate to a new 1,500-square-metre headquarters, where it will have access to ultra-modern engine dynamometers and battery test beds.
SPARK: A RENOWNED PROFICIENCY
In november 2012 Formula E Holdings CEO Alejandro Agag appointed SRT to produce 40 electric single-seaters, ensuring the promoters a proficient and reliable partner. It would prove key to showing investors, the media and general public that the project was in safe hands. On 28 June 2013, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (Fia) officially appointed Spark Racing Technology as car supplier for the Championship.
FORMULA E: AN AMBITIOUS UNDERTAKING
Spark Racing Technology was fully entrusted with designing and manufacturing the first fully electric single-seater, the Spark-Renault SRT_01E. The French company will supply all cars for Formula E’s much-anticipated maiden season. With no base to work from, Vasseur and his team started from scratch as they sought to define the new machine’s technical specifications.
Despite the difficulty of the task, Spark rose to the challenge. A vital aspect in any motorsport undertaking, the SRT_0E’s aerodynamics were developed and supervised by technical director Théophile Gouzin. SRT carefully studied these - alongside suspension and brakes - to create the perfect balance between performance and reliability. Spark Racing Technology acted as project managers throughout, supervising the entire process while building around 90% of the SRT_0E’s components. Every car will be assembled at Spark’s factory before being sent to every Formula E team before the 15 July 2014 deadline. When necessary SRT utilised the Fia’s guidance, which was also breaking ground in drafting new sporting and technical regulations for the innovative championship. The partnership proved fruitful, especially when it came to establishing unprecedented safety rules regarding fully electric cars.
Beside their Burgundy facility, SRT will base a workshop alongside the new FEH headquarters at Donington Park. Each team will have a european base and enjoy full training - including safety and electricity briefings - from Spark. The French company will also assign a 40-strong technical team to follow Formula E across the globe. It is crucial for Spark Racing Technology to be ready for every eventuality ahead of the season-opener. Nevertheless SRT remain extremely confident, sharing the burning desire to succeed with each and every one of their partners.
THE UNRELENTING PACE OF DEVELOPMENT
Mindful of motorsport’s relentless development curve, Gouzin’s team is already working on upgrades to the SRT_01E. The Fia Formula E Championship is an open series, encouraging additional manufacturers to develop similar powertrain technologies. It gives constructors an opportunity to showcase their electrical energy advancements in a comparatively affordable environment, allowing them to subsequently utilise that same technology in their road cars. Spark provides manufacturers with the perfect framework on which to display their technical expertise in motor-generators, gearboxes and battery technology. It has certainly taken a great deal of hard work and creativity to design a single-seater in which the powertrain is so easily interchangeable.
http://www.sparkracingtechnology.com/en/company/sp...
Ciid said:
blueg33 said:
The problem with most of these is that they are race cars rather than sports cars.
A lot of people prefer to invest in a race car instead of buying a road legal super car.In France there are a lot of small and amateur motorsport championships, for example, Mitjet 2L Race for all, Andros Trophy, Porsche Carrera Cup France, V de V Sports, Peugeot RCZ Racing Cup, Funyo Challenge, Rallye Tout-Terrain, etc., etc..
But France also desperately needs a road legal super car.
Ciid said:
blueg33 said:
A road legal sports car would be a start.
They have a lot road legal sports cars (the large French car manufacturers), but not a road legal super car.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff