Le Mans anectode..

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Le Mans anectode..

Postby eastlmark » Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:29 am

Audi's dramatic win on Sunday was the first for a V6 engine since Renault Alpine in 1978. Albeit a turbo diesel version this time.
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Re: Le Mans anectode..

Postby andyh877 » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:41 am

eastlmark wrote:Audi's dramatic win on Sunday was the first for a V6 engine since Renault Alpine in 1978. Albeit a turbo diesel version this time.


deep knowledge...... :shock:
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Postby simontaylor » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:51 am

The sort of thing we rely on Mark for :D
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Postby Wrightbr » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:56 am

And both the Renault Alpine and the Audi were wearing the number 2. :)
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Postby pgoldsmith » Fri Jun 17, 2011 6:58 pm

Thoroughly enjoyed that race. Took out Eurosport Player subscription for the priviledge of watching it ( too tight for SkY).
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