Mazda Developing Race-tuned SKYACTIV-D Diesel Engine for 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours
Cars

Mazda Developing Race-tuned SKYACTIV-D Diesel Engine for 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours



Following in the footsteps of other mainstream carmakers like Audi, Mazda is developing a racing version of its SKYACTIV-D diesel engine for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The Japanese automaker will supply the 2.2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel unit to teams competing in the Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2) class of international motorsport starting from next year.

Read more »




- Porsche Is The New King Of The Le Mans 24 Hours [w/video]
After a long and beautiful battle with Audi, Porsche has taken overall and LMP1 class victories at Le Mans in only its second participation with the 919 Hybrid race car. The German carmaker’s 17th overall Le Mans victory was taken in style, with...

- Nissan To Run Innovative Deltawing Experimental Racer At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Meet one of the strangest looking cars set to participate at this year's edition of the 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race, which will take place in France this summer from June 16 to 17. The new Nissan DeltaWing is described as an experimental...

- Honda Cr-z Hybrid Racer Ready For Demonstration Runs At Le Mans
The latest news from Honda’s motorsport front is that the Japanese company will campaign a CR-Z hybrid racecar at the second annual Le Mans Vers Le Futur (literally translates to ‘Le Mans to the Future’), which is a support event...

- Audi's Allan Mcnish Explains 24 Hours Of Le Mans In Animated Film
Audi will attempt to achieve a new victory next month at the Le Mans endurance race, with last year's victorious trio of veteran drivers (Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Rinaldo Capello) aiming for a win in the new R18TDI. Audi has won the Le Mans...

- Jaguar Returning To The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, Will Compete With An Xkr Gt2
Marking its 75th anniversary of Le Mans competition, Jaguar confirmed today that it is returning to the famed 24 hour endurance race this year with the factory sponsored XKR GT2 run by JaguarRSR, an independent racing team from the U.S. The British automaker...



Cars








.