24h Le Mans
The Group C line-up will be one of the highlights of this year's eighth Le Mans Classic. Nearly 40 cars already have already signed up to compete in the curtain-raiser race. Group Cs are the legendary prototypes that raced between 1980 and 1993, writing some of the finest chapters in Le Mans' history.
As was the case back in Group C days, Porsche will have the highest number of cars among the 16 marques on the entry list, with no fewer than ten 962 models on the grid. Its greatest rivals from the era will also be out in force with two Lancia LC2s, a number of Jaguar XJR-12s and 16s, a Mercedes C11 and a Nissan R90 CK – the most powerful car seen at Le Mans with an impressive 1128 hp!
Alongside the main manufacturers, the smaller constructors – an essential feature in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours – will also be in attendance with Alba, ALD, Emka, March, Sthemo, Rondeau, Spice and Tiga.
Last but not least, the Sport 3.5-litre racers, the final generation of this kind of sports prototype, will be represented by a Gebhardt C91, a very rare Lola T92/10 and a Peugeot 905, a car that celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Le Mans debut this year.
In short, the 110,000-strong crowd at Le Mans from 8 to 10 July will be treated to an outstanding retrospective. However, before they arrive at the Le Mans Classic, the Group C Racing grid will make its 2016 debut at the Jarama Classic in Spain, the new meeting organised by Peter Auto.
