‘GT4 100th Edition Tribute’ Supra road car launched
Toyota’s GR Supra range has expanded with the introduction of the new road-going GR Supra “GT4 100th Edition Tribute”, as a nod to the success of the race car, which reached the production milestone of 100 units earlier this year.
The new “GT4 100th Edition Tribute”, of which 100 will be produced, features distinctive updates inside and out to emphasise those motorsport connections.
The new Plasma Orange colour is available exclusively on the new limited series GR Supra, its GR-branded black brake callipers reinforce the TGR identity, while an optional rear spoiler evokes a visual similarity to the GR Supra GT4. It also features a carbon insert on the dash, which with a “GT4 100th Edition Tribute” graphic.
Since its launch in 2019, GR Supra GT4 customers have won races and championships on three continents in competitions such as the GT4 European Series, GT4 America and Super Taikyu in Japan, as well as events like the Nürburgring 24 Hours. A cumulative 625 entries in 317 races worldwide as of the end of 2022 resulted in 79 class victories, 20 overall wins and 207 podium finishes.
In 2023, 27 GR Supra GT4 vehicles are competing in Europe, 20 in North America and 12 in Asia, including Japan.
The new limited series GR Supra will be on sale later this year.
Special delivery for WRT!
Our friends at Endurance Info have released the first images of Team WRT’s first brand-new (bare carbon!) BMW M-Hybrid V8 LMDh, which the Belgian outfit has taken delivery of ahead of its planned test programme for the 2024 FIA WEC season.
More information can be found HERE >>>
Porsche’s Goodwood presence
Porsche is set to take a stunning fleet of road and race models to the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month, as part of its 75th anniversary celebrations.
The list of race cars includes three Le Mans class winners and three outright winners of the endurance classic. The class winners are the 1961 718 W-RS Spyder, 1976 935 Martini, 2018 911 RSR ‘Sau’. From its overall wins, the 936/81 Spyder, 911 GT1 ’98 and the 919 Hybrid from 2017 will all be present.
A special celebratory Porsche parade (featuring a selection of significant Porsche road cars) will congregate around the central sculpture and climb the famous hill multiple times each day during the Festival of Speed.
Big numbers for the RM Sotheby’s auction
The RM Sotheby’s Le Mans Centenary auction, featuring a selection of significant cars and memorabilia associated with the Le Mans 24 Hours, grossed a remarkable $22,040,783 (£17,329,461.79).
For more details on the auction, Vintage Motorsport has a breakdown HERE >>>
Bosch announces partnership for the WEC and Le Mans
Bosch and the ACO have announced a multiyear marketing partnership. This adds to the technology partnership Bosch Motorsport has with ACO for the Hypercar category.
With this deal Bosch aims to boost its brand presence in European motorsport. Currently, Bosch supplies the system technology as well as the e-motor, inverter, hybrid control unit, and electric braking system for the LMDh drivers in the WEC.
In addition to branding at selected racetracks, the Bosch logo will also appear on the official safety car. In addition, Bosch will demonstrate its products and technologies in fan zones during race meetings going forward.
“Bosch has a long-standing tradition of competing in motorsport and their knowledge and expertise will greatly benefit the WEC – most specifically the hypercar category, where they are actively involved on the technical side. We are looking forward to working with the team at Bosch more closely and developing this relationship further,” said FIA WEC CEO Frédéric Lequien.
