Tokai

Tokai
Italy
http://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/enterprise/le_mans/index.html

Was established in 2001 with the aim of "manufacturing true" in engineering education in the "Tokai Le Mans Project", a dream of students New Year's Eve come true.

Le Mans, France, this car was able to fulfill the first race in the vehicle and a high-performance engine that was designed and produced under the industry-university cooperation was held in the "Le Mans 24-hour race." In the history of the race known as the pinnacle of car endurance race, the University team was traveling It is the world's first attempt.

Team of the University, has waged a good fight with magic team of prestigious automobile manufacturers in the world while also borrowed the power of professional and technical personnel, as well as a professional driver, but about 18 hours has elapsed from the start, hand up can see the goal by the way, it has already become one that is in trouble of the drive system, and suffer a retired unfortunately.

However, students who participated, must have been to an irreplaceable valuable experience that also serves as a food for rest of my life. Crucially, your support for your warm, this is also up to you Moshiageru sincere gratitude and gift for your cooperation.

This project cost around 658,800€


 Tokai & Jonisbal, ( from a Jaguar XJR-15)


Yosimasa Hayasi laboratory of Tokai University, a Mechanical Engineering University in Japan, developed this car for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

This race car is based on Jaguar XJR-15 who was bought in RmAuctions, the most famous car auctions house. Then the car was equiped with modified YR40T engine putting out about 500hp.

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