Volvo Launches Free PC Download Game - with Video

Volvo has launched a PC-based video-game, featuring Volvo models past and present, that can be downloaded for free from its website.





The video-game, simply called Volvo - The Game, was developed in collaboration with SimBin Studios, a Swedish video-game design company. The game features six current and classic Volvo models. These include the new S60 Concept, the S40, C30, the previous generation S60, the old Volvo 850 and a Volvo 240 Turbo Group A.



　

Volvo has made the game as realistic as possible, with each model bestowed with its real-world driving characteristics, including engine sound.





The game can be played on any PC using keyboard commands. For a better experience, using a steering wheel and pedals gaming accessory is recommended.



To download the game, go to www.volvocars.com/game.













Press Release

'Volvo - The Game' released on Internet today

Volvo - The Game: the exciting new challenge for everyone who enjoys racing games is being released today. It features all of Volvo's racing legends over the years and also introduces a new star: the Volvo S60 Concept. Just download the game, select your favourite Volvo and test your skills on one of the two highly authentic tracks. The game has been developed together with SimBin Studios.

One person who will definitely play Volvo - The Game is Swedish racing star Robert Dahlgren. He has achieved immense success for Volvo in the STCC - the Swedish Touring Car Championship - since 2004. His current racing car is a Volvo C30.

Like most other professional racing drivers, Robert Dahlgren uses virtual racing games to train when the racing season comes to an end. "Playing racing games helps me train my ability to concentrate and to maintain my level of concentration over many laps," says Robert Dahlgren.

Volvo - The Game features six different cars and the race is run on two authentically reproduced racing tracks.

The six racing cars are the stars. The lead roles are played by the Volvo S60 Concept, the Volvo C30 that is currently competing in the STCC, the previous Volvo S60 that also competed in the STCC, the Volvo S40 that notched up many notable successes in the BTCC (the British Touring Car Championship), the Volvo 850- the estate car that became a legend in the BTCC - and finally a true racing classic from the past, a Volvo 240 Turbo Group A.

The two tracks are the Gothenburg Eco Drive Arena in Göteborg, Sweden and Chayka outside Kiev in the Ukraine. Volvo - The Game is the only virtual racing game in the world to feature the Ukrainian racing track.

STCC game inspired

The idea behind Volvo - The Game was born in autumn 2008 when the STCC game was released. The STCC game inspired Pontus Berger, who at the time worked with licensing issues at Volvo Cars. He contacted SimBin. His question was simple: "Can you make a PC-based racing game that has broad public appeal, features only Volvo models and introduces our new concept car, the Volvo S60 Concept?"

A team of 15-20 people worked together to create Volvo - The Game. The aim was to make it as realistic as possible. The game developers have invested huge numbers of hours in getting all the details exactly right. Just "building" a car for a racing game takes about one month.

True to form, the six cars each have different driving characteristics. It's almost like getting behind the wheel, which is rather unusual in car games. The classic Volvo 240 Turbo Group A, for instance, has entirely different driving characteristics compared with the latest newcomer, the Volvo S60 Concept.

In order to recreate the older cars' interiors as authentically as possible, the designers visited the Volvo Museum to study the former racing legends.

"In terms of audio quality we're also remarkably close to reality. One example is the S40. For that car we pulled one of the race cars out of hibernation last autumn and gave it a thorough full-speed workout, recording the engine sound straight from the racing track," explains Magnus Ling Executive Vice President at SimBin.

The two racing tracks have been reproduced with faithful detail and immense precision. It takes about 1000 hours to create a virtual racing track. Even the kerbs alongside the track have to be of exactly the right height. Many of the people playing the game are experts - and they are very particular about the tiniest details.

Robert Dahlgren is convinced that his own Volvo C30 will be the best car in the game. But he will of course be testing them all, and one of the contenders seems to be exerting a particular attraction.

"How cool is it going to be to race the Volvo 240 on the Gothenburg track! When I was growing up, all my friends were driving 240s. But not me. I was out competing. Now I finally get the chance," says an eager Robert Dahlgren.

Authentic feel

The aim of the game is to reach out to a broad public. A seven-year-old can have fun with it but in order to truly get the most out of the game's many advanced features, players really should be a few years older.

For the most authentic feel, Volvo - The Game should be played with a steering wheel and pedals connected to the computer. However, it is also possible to operate the car via the PC's keyboard or with a game-pad. The game offers a choice of skill levels: "novice with all the driver assistance technology activated such as ABS brakes, "semi-pro", and finally "pro" where there is no assistance whatsoever.

It is possible to select the Volvo of your choice, compete against your own best times and have the track all to yourself. Or you can compete against up to eleven computer-controlled competitors. There are several alternative settings for graphics and sound. For instance, the star, the Volvo S60 Concept, will be available in two versions - "natural" and racing.



Footnote: Volvo - The Game can be downloaded free of charge to your own PC www.volvocars.com/game (English version). The game is available in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish. Go to volvocars

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Production Begins

Bugatti will start producing the Grand Sport in very limited numbers - only 150 will roll off the production line in Molsheim, France. The first 50 units will go to existing registered Bugatti customers.


In 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport was first introduced to the public. Then chassis number one of this exclusive roadster went into auction and was sold for US$2.19 million. Of that amount US$900,000 was donated to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation Charity.


New equipment added includes a 2.7-inch monitor with a rear view camera and a Puccini sound system.


Rigidity has been enforced to keep the car sturdy and safe in any situation. The B-pillars have been cross-stiffened using carbon fibre support and additional protection given for side impact collisions and rolling.





Press Release

Production start for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport

Media and customers complete first test drives

Last year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in California was the setting for the very first public presentation of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. The response was extremely positive and now production of this roadster - limited to 150 units - is to begin at Molsheim. At the same time, the media and customers are taking their first test drives.

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport confronted the marque renowned for impeccable automotive solutions, aesthetics and driving dynamics with a whole new set of challenges. In response to customer demand, significant modifications have been made to the vehicle's complex structure so as to enable open-top driving, thereby adding a new dimension to this high-performance sports car. Incorporating a host of new and innovative safety and equipment features, it is the world's fastest and most exciting roadster. It is immediately recognizable as a result of its slightly higher windscreen, stylized daytime running lights, and lightweight, transparent polycarbonate roof.

The main challenge in developing the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport with its removable roof resulted from the unique structure of the fixed-roof Bugatti Veyron. An optimum combination of rigidity and lightweight engineering ensures the monocoque passenger cell of the original model is extremely strong, while weighing an absolute minimum . As the roof is an integral part of the vehicle's structure, removing it meant the load paths had to be completely redesigned to maintain the vehicle's rigidity and crash safety, and to offer additional protection from side impacts and rolling.

As a result, the monocoque structure has been reinforced around the side skirts and the transmission tunnel. The B-pillars have been cross-stiffened using a carbon fibre support, and a central carbon plate has been positioned beneath the transmission tunnel to ensure the vehicle suffers from less torsional flexing than any other roadster.

The doors of the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport are made of carbon fibre, and house an integrated longitudinal beam. In the event of an accident, this transfers the load from the A to the B-pillar, thereby dissipating impact energy. Furthermore, the two redesigned air intakes for the 16-cylinder mid-engine now feature 10-centimetre wide carbon-fibre elements to offer protection in the event of a roll.

Along with moisture-resistant, backstitched leather, a range of new equipment features has been added to the interior, including a reversing camera with 2.7-inch monitor integrated in the rear-view-mirror, and the "Puccini" sound system with digital signal processor.

When the roof is closed, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport can reach 407 km/h, while speeds of up to 360 km/h are possible with the roof off. Should it rain, an innovative soft-top roof, like an umbrella, stored in the luggage compartment, can be opened up at any time. With this soft top in place, the car can travel at up to 130 km/h.

More than just an open Veyron

"When I had the chance to test-drive the new Grand Sport for the first time myself, I was filled with excitement", said Pierre Henri Raphanel, Bugatti's Pilot official, "as soon I shifted into second gear, I knew this was a completely different car. I could immediately feel the difference. Even with the roof still on, in the tips of my fingers and at the base of my spine everything was more present, more intimate. More precise with less understeer, almost as if you had taken away some filters from the suspension and the steering." The former Le Mans winner has probably driven more kilometres in a Veyron than anyone else,
presenting the car to numerous customers and the press. Taking off the roof "the excitement comes directly from the engine - giving you the feeling that you had a horsepower factory just thirty centimetres behind your head, trying to suck you up and swallow you," he raves.

Assembled by hand at the company's headquarters in Molsheim, Alsace, the Grand Sport will be delivered from July 2009 onwards at a price of 1.4 million euros (excluding taxes and transportation). Just 150 units will be made, with the first 50 of these going exclusively to registered Bugatti customers. So far 30 Grand Sports have been ordered. The Chassis Number one auctioned at the Pebble Beach Auction by Gooding and Company last summer and sold for 3.19 million Dollar. The additional revenues of 900.000 Dollar were donated by Bugatti to the Pebble Beach Company Foundation Charity.

via:World Car Fans

Videos & Photos 28th Wörthersee Tour 2009

V-Dub has wrapped up its legendary GTI meeting for Volkswagen and Audi fans at the 28th Wörthersee Tour. Besides some very cool Audi and Volkswagen concepts, it’s the ladies of Wörthersee that attract a lot of attentions.

So here is a album dedicated to the beautiful ladies at the 28th Wörthersee Tour.






via:egmcartech

The Golden Ferrari! Pininfarina

The New Pininfarina project dubbed the "Golden Ferrari". Apparently based on the 599 GTB, the car seems to have received inspiration from the Ferrari 330 LMB featured in the short film "Toby Dammit".


He made for us the following photos of a special new Ferrari, which was not yet running. On the plate is "The Golden Ferrari" in reading, the Pininfarina logo below. The whole suggests that this is a piece of coach building is, according to insiders, a one-off. We wrote earlier that Ferrari is the coach building to new life would blow. They would also cooperate with partners such as Fioravanti (check), Zagato, Touring Superleggera, and of course Pininfarina.


The front is very similar to a 599, but towards the back forming the lines into something very different. The back is even very retro, in which the design appears almost equal to the golden Ferrari (the golden car) from the short film Toby Dammit, part of Spirits of the Dead. This Ferrari was based on a 330LMB (with 4-liter V12) and was using Fiorenzo Fantuzzi a new body. Pininfarina has apparently want to make a remake of this classic. Check the gallery for more pictures!


Source: autoblog

Custom Lotus Exige S

Some people can not help just to keep exotics when it comes to tuning. The most special cars are already a marvel to watch but that is not the case for everyone. On Flickr, we found photos of the Lotus Exige Scuderia. What thing? A Lotus Exige Scuderia. No, not officially by Lotus product but a Lotus Exige with a creative owner.


Shame. That is the correct wording. The speed wonder that from Hethel Exige hot already very fast and very light. Why would there be many more plastic to confirm? The front is not even very substantially changed in comparison with the back.


The back needs a bit of very very similar to that of a Scuderia. Two pipes in the middle, gare a diffuser and a lot of plastic on the wheel where you are not happy. Then there is a mounted spoiler that is much larger than the standard spoiler on an Exige.


This Exige S has a supercharger Komotec Turbo Drive and runs the quarter mile "within twelve seconds.
Source:autogespot

Manthey-Porsche Celebrates Record Win in the twenty-four Hours of Nurburgring

Team lead by Olaf Manthey takes fourth consecutive title in a Porsche 911 GT3 RSR with 155 laps completed


Manthey-Racing has won the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with four drivers taking their turns at the team's Porsche 911 GT3 RSR to take the prestigious title.


Manthey was beaming at his victory and gave credit to his drivers for the win. "I'm extremely proud of my drivers. I can't imagine a better line-up for the 24h race than Timo, Marc, Romain and Marcel," he said.


Placing second in the race was the team led by Christian Abt, ABT Sportsline, which came in one lap behind, at 154, with its Audi R8 LMS.


Drivers Timo Bernhard, Marc Lieb, Romain Dumas and Marcel Tiemann won the ADAC Zurich 24-hour Race by completing 155 laps and taking the fourth consecutive title for team leader Olaf Manthey. The win was also a record-breaker for driver Marcel Tiemann, who now holds the title for the most 24-hour Nürburgring race wins with a total of five.


Of the top 10 teams, 7 were racing Porsches, 2 teams raced the Aud R8 LMS, and coming in tenth was the BMW Z4-M Coupe.

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Press Release

ADAC Zurich 24h Race: Manthey-Porsche celebrates record win in the 24h race

At the end of an epic battle in front of a huge crowd of 235,000 spectators, the record winners of the past three years also prevailed in the 37th edition of the ADAC Zurich 24h Race: Timo Bernhard, Marc Lieb, Romain Dumas and Marcel Tiemann won the race with their Manthey-Racing Porsche 911 GT3 RSR on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. With 155 laps completed in the ‘Green Hell', they crossed the finish line as winners, followed by Christian Abt, Jean-Francois Hemroulle, Pierre Kaffer and Lucas Luhr who finished runner-up, with their Abt Sportsline Audi R8 LMS. In a hard fought race, Team Principal Olaf Manthey celebrated his fourth consecutive win, thus adding another triumph to his unique streak of success. At the same time, Marcel Tiemann even celebrated his fifth Nürburgring 24h Race win and now is the most successful driver in the history of the classic endurance-racing event. Furthermore, the Manthey-Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S raced by Emmanuel Collard, Wolf Henzler, Richard Lietz and Dirk Werner also made it to the podium by finishing third.

"That's just fantastic," beamed Marcel Tiemann when the race at the Nürburgring was over. "Manthey Racing and I have made history, today. My fifth win! I just can't believe it. It means even more to me than my maiden Nürburgring 24h Race triumph. And it's another corner stone for me to have made it to the top position in the 24h-race record book." Team Principal Olaf Manthey returned the compliments of his most successful driver. "I'm extremely proud of my drivers. I can't imagine a better line-up for the 24h race than Timo, Marc, Romain and Marcel." At the same time, Manthey and Tieman also showed their opponents respect: "A compliment to Audi for the great performance," said Tiemann and his Team Principal added: "Prior to the race I had serious doubts if we would be able to defy the Audis. The more I'm delighted now about the fact that we succeeded in doing so and experienced such a successful race."

Manthey: "The most exciting 24h race of my career."

The Nürburgring crowds will remember the race action of the 37th ADAC Zurich 24h Race for a long time. The 37th edition of the endurance-racing classic started with a one-hour slipstream battle between the future winner, the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR #1, and the Reader-Team's Ford GT. The close battle of Manthey's first-stint driver Marc Lieb with pole-sitter Dirk Adorf at the wheel of the Ford ended only when the Ford made contact with a slower car while lapping it, spun and consequently dropped back. Soon afterwards, the Phoenix-Audi raced by Marc Basseng, Marcel Fässler, Mike Rockenfeller und Frank Stippler closed in on the Porsche and from that point in time, the two cars alternated as race leaders for the major part of the event. And when the GT3 Audi of the squad based at the Nürburgring dropped back due to a drive-shaft failure, it's sister car entered by Abt Sportsline took the runner-up position. At the end of the day, the extraordinary reliability of the Manthey squad's Porsche proved to be the key factor on the way to prevailing against their toughest opponents. "No doubt. This was the most exciting 24h race of my entire career," said Olaf Manthey when the event was over. And runner-up Christian Abt confirmed: "This has been my 11th 24h race but never ago it was contested at such a pace right from the start. It's the fifth time that I have finished runner-up. So, actually I'm just as consistent as Marcel - but with the difference that he always stood on the highest step of the podium. Compliments to Audi who have proven once again that they always deliver in great style, no matter where and in what kind of event."

Optimised regulations made for thrilling and safe motor racing

One of the reasons why this year's 24h race proved to be a true thriller were the new regulations that made for extraordinary competitiveness among the top teams. The cars classified in the top categories had to cope with restrictions and so, the newly allowed GT3 cars proved to be race-win contenders right away. "Our measures in this area proved to be a major success," said Race Director. "Rarely in the past had we witnessed that many potential race winners on the grid as this year." Apart from the successful Porsches and Audis, the likes of Nürburgring architect Hermann Tilke and his team-mates also caused a stir by securing pole position with their gorgeous Ford GT - and by the stunning battle with the future winners in the opening stages of the race. "The Dodge Viper entered by the Mintgen Team as well as the Schubert- and Alpina BMWs also proved to be extremely competitive," added Hornung. "Temporarily, the top ten positions were held by four different brands." Another rule change proved to also have been a good step: from this year, the categories for the smallest cars are no longer allowed to compete in the 24h race. Walter Hornung: "This resulted in clearly smaller race-speed differences on the track and - consequently - in increased safety. We are happy that the number of accidents was clearly lower than in the past years."

37. ADAC Zurich 24h Rennen - RENNEN - Gesamtwertung

Rang	Startnr.	Fahrzeug	Fahrer	Runden	Gesamtzeit	Rückstand
1	1	Porsche 911 GT3 RSR	Bernhard Timo , Lieb Marc , Dumas Romain , Tiemann Marcel	155	24:05:01.412
2	97	Abt Audi R8 LMS	Abt Christian , Hemroulle Jean-Francois , Kaffer Pierre , Luhr Lucas	154	24:01:50.529	1 Runde
3	2	Porsche 911 GT3 Cup S	Collard Emmanuel , Henzler Wolf , Lietz Richard , Werner Dirk	152	24:08:27.446	3 Runden
4	18	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	Alzen Uwe , Bert Sascha , Arnold Lance David , Mies Christopher	150	24:02:07.807	5 Runden
5	99	Audi R8 LMS	Basseng Marc , Fässler Marcel , Rockenfeller Mike , Stippler Frank	149	24:01:50.600	6 Runden
6	3	Porsche 997	Schmitz Sabine , Abbelen Klaus , Dr. Althoff Edgar , Heyer Kenneth	149	24:04:25.218	6 Runden
7	4	Porsche 911 GT3	Kräling Frank , Gindorf Marc , Scharmach Peter , Holzer Marco	149	24:04:57.411	6 Runden
8	123	Porsche 997 Cup S	Bermes Heinz-Josef , Kainz Oliver , Schmickler Frank , Bergmeister Jörg	148	24:04:38.565	7 Runden
9	29	Porsche 997 RSR	Quinn Anthony , Quinn Klark , Baird Craig , Denyer Grant	146	24:04:24.477	9 Runden
10	69	BMW Z4-M Coupe	Adams Rudi , Ludwig Luca , Meier Arnd , Grossmann Markus	145	24:04:39.707	10 Runden
11	28	Nissan Z 33	Dumbreck Peter , Tanaka Tetsuya , Hoshino Kazuki , Schoysman Dirk	144	24:00:50.057	11 Runden
12	98	Audi R8 LMS	Stuck Hans-Joachim , Biela Frank , Pirro Emanuele , Fässler Marcel	144	24:01:50.519	11 Runden
13	24	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	Schratz Michael , Herbst Jochen , de Bruijn Nick , Tsarev Evgeny	143	24:03:08.434	12 Runden
14	122	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	Schmidt Peter , Schultis Mirco , Konopka Miro , Plesse Hannes	143	24:08:29.301	12 Runden
15	118	VW Scirocco	Johansson Jimmy , Gruber Florian , Thiim Nicki , Karlhofer Martin	142	23:58:33.040	13 Runden
16	38	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	"König Peter" , Schlichenmeier Steffen , Meyer Jacques , Ecke Kurt	141	24:04:26.483	14 Runden
17	115	VW Scirocco GT24-CNG	Ickx Vanina , Klenke Thomas , Terting Peter , Niedzwiedz Klaus	140	23:57:23.570	15 Runden
18	34	Porsche 997 GT3	Krumbach André , Jacoma Ivan , Schlotter Harald , Fuchs Holger	140	24:08:29.500	15 Runden
19	107	Audi A3	Deegener Elmar , Wohlfahrt Jürgen , Breuer Christoph , Gass Hans Martin	139	24:00:02.164	16 Runden
20	116	VW Scirocco GT 24	Heger Altfrid , van Dam Carlo , Cheng Cong Fu , Mailleux Franck	139	24:00:46.109	16 Runden
21	7	Aston Martin V12 Vantage	Dr. Bez Ulrich , Poritt Chris , Meaden Richard , Mathai Oliver	139	24:02:14.372	16 Runden
22	23	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	Moore Willie , Cameron Bill , Lockie Calum	138	24:01:57.000	17 Runden
23	100	Abt Audi R8 LMS	Scheider Timo , Werner Marco , Ekström Mattias , Luhr Lucas	137	24:01:50.577	18 Runden
24	54	BMW M3	Nacken Hubert , Leutheuser Christian , Frey Benedikt , Haase Christopher	136	23:56:03.182	19 Runden
25	140	BMW E90 620	Buchardt Anders , Tronrud Nils , Auriemma Michael , Mayes John	136	23:59:26.688	19 Runden
26	93	Porsche 997 Cup	Weiland Matthias , Dzikevic Andzej , Dr. Klein Michael , Feidt Antonine	136	24:02:20.409	19 Runden
27	26	BMW Alpina B6 GT3	Bovensiepen Andreas , Wirth Andreas , Engstler Franz , Bernhardt Patrick	135	23:59:09.554	20 Runden
28	138	BMW E90 320d	Akata Emin , Dinstühler Jürgen , Winkler Andreas , Schubert Torsten	135	24:05:21.232	20 Runden
29	137	BMW E87 120d	Thomsen Jacob , Nordeng Harald , Hemmersbach Dirk , Outzen Michael	135	24:05:23.801	20 Runden
30	53	BMW M3	de Thoisy Pierre , Depoix Thierry , Haezebrouck Philippe	134	24:01:13.126	21 Runden
31	9	Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24	Dr. Kolb Alexander , Karner Richard , Werndl Maximlian , Dr. Hoppelshäuser Olaf	134	24:05:20.261	21 Runden
32	89	Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X	Quadder Karsten , Nittel Uwe , Matsui Takao , Hagenmeyer Tobias	133	23:56:05.452	22 Runden
33	86	Subaru GRB	Shimizu Kazuo , Yoshida Toshihiro , Hattori Naoki , Matsuda Koji	133	24:01:47.115	22 Runden
34	173	BMW Z4	Unger Mathias , Zils Daniel , Ebertz Uwe , Schupp Timo	132	23:58:50.672	23 Runden
35	178	BMW M3	Rövenich Oliver , Bonk Peter , Silvester Wolf , Aust Stefan	132	24:01:10.845	23 Runden
36	8	Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24	Schuhbauer Wolfgang , Katsura Shinichi , von Saurma-Jeltsch Horst , Dr. Bez Ulrich	132	24:05:20.708	23 Runden
37	33	Porsche 996 GT3 Cup	Pernvall Christer , Lund Cleas , Andreasson Hans	132	24:08:30.719	23 Runden
38	96	BMW 135i	Möller-Sonntag Dierk , Naumann Guido , Scheibner Rolf , Grossmann Markus	132	24:11:30.068	23 Runden
39	81	BMW Compact	Neuser Ulrich , Nufer Nicky , Plentz Fabian , Nägele Dennis	131	23:59:36.939	24 Runden
40	188	BMW E46 M3	Willems Ralf , Rosenberg Maik , Baughan Andrew , Breslin Sean Paul	131	24:00:54.076	24 Runden
41	171	BMW M3	Gusenbauer Werner , Herwerth Andreas , Kathan Rainer , Schula Alexander	130	23:55:09.234	25 Runden
42	169	BMW M3	Mochanov Alex , Kruglik Andrij , Gayday Oleksandr , Basov Aleksey	130	24:00:45.732	25 Runden
43	176	BMW Z4	Schwerfeldt Daniel , Weijers Erik Peter , Swart Ron , Colell Marc	130	24:00:48.605	25 Runden
44	149	BMW 330d	Haider Thomas , Kutsch Rainer , Kraus Ralf , Jacobsen Christian	130	24:02:33.521	25 Runden
45	184	Porsche 996	Böttner Harald , Stukenbrock Hans , Poltera Marco	130	24:02:38.440	25 Runden
46	83	Audi A3	Waschkau Roland , Speich Rudi , Hormes Klaus	129	23:57:14.097	26 Runden
47	60	BMW M3 GT4	Müller Jörg , Priaulx Andy , Übler Jochen , Schurig Marcus	129	23:57:54.688	26 Runden
48	124	Porsche 997 Cup S	Schornstein Dieter , Karlsson Ulf , Thomas Mark J. , Kainz Oliver	129	24:03:27.733	26 Runden
49	148	BMW 335d GTR	Meyersrenken Henning , Haider Thomas , Schall Reinhard , Beckers Günter	128	24:00:05.516	27 Runden
50	175	BMW Z4 Coupe	Huber Reinhard , Pahlke Matthias , Rendlen Christoph , Rubatto Peter	128	24:01:40.307	27 Runden
51	119	Seat Leon Supercopa	Werner Klaus , Budde Michael , Kinzler Martin , Borkowsky Frank	128	24:05:18.496	27 Runden
52	164	BMW E46 325i	Eichhorn Michael , Botor Roland , Aust Frank	127	23:57:19.759	28 Runden
53	136	VW Golf 5 Tdi	Rattunde Eberhard , O´Reilly Maurice , Moore Wayne , Immig Heinrich	127	24:01:14.726	28 Runden
54	20	Aston Martin N24	Herreman Arnold , Dujardyn Kurt , Gohnissen Anton , Herreman Jean-Paul	127	24:05:20.761	28 Runden
55	142	BMW 120d	Palik László , Vida János , Walter Csaba , Wéber Gábor	126	24:05:22.013	29 Runden
56	48	BMW E46 M3	Povey Guy , Coomes Graham , Cribbin Denis , Shepherd Alan	126	24:08:28.051	29 Runden
57	180	BMW M3 GT	Packeisen Ulli , Cavallari Maurizio , Purtscher Richard	125	23:55:20.604	30 Runden
58	63	BMW E46 - M3	Tischner Michael , Becker Ulrich , Völker Klaus , Tischner Matthias	125	23:58:41.690	30 Runden
59	157	BMW E36 318is	Jestädt Michael , Derscheid Rolf , Flehmer Michael , Schlehecker Werner	125	24:02:48.377	30 Runden
60	160	Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16V	Hempel Frank , Pfledderer Hannes , Stecher Gunther	124	23:53:47.193	31 Runden
61	163	BMW E46 325i	Meyer Jürgen , Frey Uwe , Dittmann Titus , Dittmann Julius	124	24:04:21.021	31 Runden
62	76	Ford Mondeo	Dr. Ludmann Jens , Gagstatter Jürgen , Bühler Guido , Wölflick Stephan	123	23:57:43.253	32 Runden
63	57	BMW M3	Bardenheuer Reiner , Obermeier Friedrich , Obermeier Friedhelm , Schütt Hans	123	23:57:55.698	32 Runden
64	95	BMW 135i	Hofmayer Otto , Kroher Thomas , Gebhardt Christian , Leisen Philipp	123	24:06:35.778	32 Runden
65	121	Opel Astra GTC	Wolf Marco , Fritzsche Otto , Fritzsche Jürgen , Kissling Stefan	122	23:55:18.230	33 Runden
66	154	BMW 318is	Simon Thomas , Rumm Ronald , Willmann Karl-Heinz , Hoffmann Kornelius	122	23:59:42.940	33 Runden
67	52	BMW E46 M3 WTC	Schelp Marco , Kappeler Thomas , Molenaar Donald , Peyroles Arnaud	122	24:01:50.695	33 Runden
68	64	BMW M3	Ragazzi Roberto , Arlotti Beppe , Barbaro Bruno , Gini Fabrizio	122	24:05:22.091	33 Runden
69	162	BMW E90 325i	Böhm Alexander , Lebed Andrii , Riebetz Kai , Kamps Sebastian	121	23:52:17.022	34 Runden
70	152	BMW 318is	Memminger Günter , Memminger Stefan , Unterhuber Christoph	121	24:02:48.392	34 Runden
71	190	Honda Civic Type-R	Kuhlmann Frank , Gies Sascha , Janetzky Frank , Heitmann Thomas	121	24:05:13.940	34 Runden
72	161	BMW E90 325i	Knechtges Josef , Knechtges Carsten , Keller Mirko , Esch Sven	120	23:57:01.215	35 Runden
73	131	BMW 120d	Prewitt Hal , Briody Jim , Lassally Toto , Euser Cor	120	23:58:44.533	35 Runden
74	181	BMW M3 GT	Niemeier Gerd , Dr. Zumtobel Armin , Trinkl Erich , Neuhauser Hannes	120	23:58:59.733	35 Runden
75	61	BMW 130i	Shaw Ric , Borness Steve , Robson Anthony , Rubis Robert	120	24:04:30.955	35 Runden
76	49	BMW E46 M3	Maejima Kenichi , Yoshida Izumi , Kishimoto Hiroyuki , Bussmann Jürgen	120	24:09:18.506	35 Runden
76	901			2	16:23:37.232	16:05:50.807
77	193	Honda Civic Type-R	Corbett Mark , Greer Brent , Hicks Rod , Cockerton Dean	119	23:55:10.555	36 Runden
78	187	Mercedes-Benz SLK 350	Sing Eugen , Mihm Friedhelm , Heinrich Thomas	119	24:05:12.744	36 Runden
79	151	BMW 318 ti	Kögel Lutz , Burghardt Axel , Hovenjürgen Aldo , Möntmann Andreas	118	23:54:08.935	37 Runden
80	11	Audi RS4	Booth Andy , Martin Timothy , Owers Stuart , Scott Lewis	118	24:02:35.878	37 Runden
81	16	Lexus IS F	"Morizo" , Naruse Hiromu , Takaki Minoru , Katsumata Yoshinobu	117	24:00:44.845	38 Runden
82	103	Honda Civic Type-R	Weber Wolfgang , Meier Mario , Bermes Heinz-Josef , Plenagel Alexander	116	23:54:41.421	39 Runden
83	156	Renault Clio RS	Delvaux Jacky , Marin Rene , Beulen Bruno , Haugg Wolfgang	116	23:56:31.155	39 Runden
84	102	Honda Civic Type-R	Schäfer Sebastian , Eichner Christian , Imholz Michael , Cohausz Dirk	114	23:52:10.841	41 Runden
85	192	Honda Civic Type-R	Mc Govern Brian , Lowery Jeffray , Taylor Alistair , Dr. Taylor Gregory	114	23:59:41.243	41 Runden
86	153	BMW 318is	Krell Sebastian , Keller Marco , Krell Jörg , Kurowski Jörg	114	24:01:48.014	41 Runden
87	14	Lexus LF-A	"Morizo" , Quiros Javier , Kinoshita Takayuki , Iida Akira	114	24:02:44.198	41 Runden
88	27	Porsche 997 GT3 Cup	Horn David , Illbruck Michael , Horn Hans-Georg , Ried Christian	114	24:03:08.478	41 Runden
89	186	BMW E46 M3	Reich Uwe , Schnitzler Ralf , Caron Christian , von Dornwitz Herbert	113	23:56:25.822	42 Runden
90	170	BMW E36 M3	Gartner Richard , Stubber Ray , Stubber Paul	113	23:59:48.605	42 Runden
91	134	Opel Astra Caravan	Müller Wolfgang , Rudolph Oliver	111	23:57:39.933	44 Runden
92	172	BMW Z4 Coupe	Weidenbrück Dieter , Dr. Wegner Guido , Schmickler Markus , Tang Friedhelm	111	24:05:27.231	44 Runden
93	36	BMW E92 M3	Ventura Bona , Koster Dillon , Romanini Diego , Joens Christer	110	24:01:04.409	45 Runden
94	253	Toyota Auris	Daenens Herwig , Miguel Bruno , Cieters Michael , Behets Jean-Luc	110	24:01:37.648	45 Runden
95	45	Audi V8 D11	Ahlers Keith , Bock Christian , Derichs Erwin , Dornhege Hans Georg	110	24:11:17.674	45 Runden
96	146	Audi A4 quattro	Hanisch Thomas , Gies Stefan , Leinfelder Klaus , Keutmann Hans	109	23:59:09.213	46 Runden
97	79	Volvo Heico HS3	Brenndörfer Patrick , Müller Martin , Eickholt Frank , Andree Ulli	109	24:05:26.049	46 Runden
98	158	Opel Astra OPC	Auert Michael , Dr. Steidel Joachim , Juul Mike , Lennackers Thomas	106	24:02:31.090	49 Runden
99	191	Honda Civic Type-R	Setsaas Ola , Pettersen Jörgen , Svae Mikjel , Sandberg Roger	106	24:03:45.307	49 Runden
100	78	Ford Focus ST	Schneider Ebse , Albrecht Bernd , Quiniou Corentine , Lachmayer Michael	105	24:05:18.068	50 Runden
101	114	VW Scirocco GT24-CNG	Dr. Hackenberg Ulrich , Ostmann Bernd , Wyss Peter , Barker John	104	24:05:31.296	51 Runden
102	168	BMW M3	Thorsen Einar , Cox Meyrick , Ackermann David , Luisoder Oliver	103	23:54:18.060	52 Runden
103	166	BMW E36	Manheller Stefan , Balbiani Jose Manuel , Visir Jose , Müller Hajo-Franz	103	23:55:05.851	52 Runden
104	104	Honda S 2000 GT	Weber Wolfgang , Bermes Norbert , Holle Matthias , Nittel Uwe	102	23:54:03.682	53 Runden
105	13	Toyota Corolla	Osborne Colin , Jones Stuart	102	24:01:41.198	53 Runden
106	25	BMW Alpina B6 GT3	Stuck Johannes , Rebhan Michael , Schall Ralf , Engels Marcel	102	24:02:35.559	53 Runden
107	101	Honda Civic Type-R	Schicht Rüdiger , Kurata Hisanao , Sheik al Khalifa Jaber bin Ali , Prym Michael	102	24:05:15.470	53 Runden
108	105	Honda Civic Type-R	Schmid Daniela , Wassertheurer Anja , Müllenmeister Nicole , Schlesack Stefan	101	24:00:40.933	54 Runden
109	68	BMW 130i	Holz Michael , Robson Tom , Englerth Simon , Wack Christian	99	24:06:10.228	56 Runden
110	145	BMW 135d Coupe	Ibron Andre , Laudage Thomas , Radulovic Zoran , Karageorgos Athanasios	95	23:58:47.736	60 Runden
111	41	Porsche 993 Cup	"Segolen" , Tremblay Gerard , van de Vyver Eric , Schmit Frederic	94	24:02:06.030	61 Runden
112	70	BMW E46 M3	Nöhring Frank , White Colin , Osterild Lasse	90	24:07:03.434	65 Runden
113	39	Nissan 370 Z	Eckhardt Holger , Thiim Kurt , Buncombe Alex , Malmedie Matthias	89	24:03:11.102	66 Runden
114	73	Nissan 350 Z	Merzario Arturo , Simoncini Mauro , Dr. Negroni Sergio , Bolognesi Alexander	89	24:04:20.943	66 Runden
115	126	Seat 6 K	Schäfer Hans-Christoph , Blöding Ralf Udo , Weckop Daniel , Dr. Albertz Michael	88	23:55:09.407	67 Runden
116	132	BMW 320 Raps	Kleeschulte Bernd , Edelhoff Gustav , Bergstermann Uwe , Streit Alexander	87	24:00:43.037	68 Runden
117	112	Seat Leon Supercopa	Bollrath Christian , Richter Jens , Wanger Johann , Leto Timo	82	24:05:57.304	73 Runden
118	135	BMW 120d	Hahn Heiko , Vetter Kristian , Weishar Frank , Moran Tom	81	24:03:26.249	74 Runden
	19	Porsche GT3 Cup S Pitstop	Mamerow Chris , Bergmeister Jörg , Franchitti Marino , Mamerow Peter		Nicht gewertet
	21	Dodge Viper GT3	Riebensahm Dirk , Kohlhaas Christian , Gerhard Christopher		Nicht gewertet
	22	Porsche 964 RS Pitstop	Sczepansky Andreas , Kuhn Georges , Wasel Matthias , Wasel Thomas		Nicht gewertet
	15	Lexus LF-A	Hahne Armin , Krumbach Jochen , Lotterer Andre , Naruse Hiromu		Nicht gewertet
	165	BMW 325 Pitstop	Küpper Bernd , Weidner Benjamin , Hudelmaier Jochen , "Rennsemmel"		Nicht gewertet
	117	VW Scirocco GT24	Sainz Carlos , Simon Patrick , Depping Dieter , Kaufmann Wolfgang		Nicht gewertet
	6	Porsche 997 GT3	Alzen Jürgen , Menzel Christian , Schwager Dominik , Fricke Florian		Nicht gewertet
	55	Mercedes-Carlsson CK 35RS Pitstop	Kudrass Wolfgang , Kikuchi Yasushi , Cate Peter , Venn Peter		Nicht gewertet
	183	BMW E46 M3	Wiskirchen Jörg , Welschar Carsten , Koch Klaus , Riemer Jens		Nicht gewertet
	56	Porsche 968 Pitstop	Dupont Daniel , Giavedoni Alain , Ancelet Patrick		Nicht gewertet
	80	BMW 330i	Seher Rudi , Grüner Karlheinz , Strack Jens , Nägele Kristian		Nicht gewertet
	59	BMW M3 Pitstop	Salzer Hans-Rolf , Salzer Sascha , Schäfer Tjark		Nicht gewertet
	40	Ford GT	Tilke Herman , Adorf Dirk , Henerici Marc , Mutsch Thomas		Nicht gewertet
	12	Chevrolet Corvette C6	Renger Reinhold , Rehfeld Roland , Kissling Stefan , Strycek Volker		Nicht gewertet
	10	BMW E46 M3 GTS	Viebahn Jörg , Forbes Rodney , Huisman Duncan , Hartung Marko		Nicht gewertet
	87	Seat Leon	Nacamuli Umberto , Limonta Piero , Checcoli Gianni , Meloni Riccardo		Nicht gewertet
	92	Seat Leon MK I	Carlsson Andres , Pelz Oliver , Nicelife Ed , Anders Carlsson

Reports: Chevy won't constitute offering Indy five hundred Camaro Pace Car replicas

The car above is the pace car for this year's Indianapolis 500, a special edition 2010 Camaro. If you want to see it in action, then you'll need to watch the race -- Chevrolet says it won't be making a pace car replica for people who don't drive on the oval. Chevy copied and sold the four previous iterations of Camaro Indy 500 pace cars thousands of times.


This time, though, a spokesman said, "In order to keep special editions special, we can't go to that well too often." Which means someone decided that a rare trip to the well would be better served by producing a Bumblebee Camaro than an Indy pace car edition, even though the original Camaro Indy 500 pace car editions still attract collectors 42 years after the fact...


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