This weekend saw the 83rd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which attracted a record-breaking 263,000 spectators to the legendary track in the La Sarthe region of France. They witnessed a thrilling battle between sister companies Porsche and Audi at a record-breaking pace. In the opening hours, the two manufacturers looked evenly matched but as night and the temperatures dropped, the Porsche 919 Hybrid gained an edge. Uncharacteristically, Audi also suffered from some mechanical issues, which dropped their three cars slightly down the order. As a result, Porsche scored a formidable one-two victory in the second year of their return to the top level. It is also the German manufacturer's record extending 17th overall victory since their first back in 1970. To honour the winners, we have taken another look at the remarkable Porsche 919 Hybrid.
Although pushed somewhat to the background by the epic battle between Porsche and Audi, the new Rebellion R-One AER also grabbed our attention. Previously powered by the TMG V8, the small Anglo-Swiss team used the AER P60 V6 for the first time at Le Mans. Although they could not quite match the pace of the major manufacturers, the Rebellion R-One put up more than a brave fight in what was the car's very first race.
A few hours before the start of the race, Alpine celebrated the brand's 60th anniversary with the introduction of the Alpine Celebration Concept. Clearly inspired by the legendary A110, the compact coupe was driven onto the grid before the race. The stylish machine will also be shown at several more events in the coming weeks and months. Hopefully the Celebration Concept offers a first glimpse of what is to come from the reborn Alpine brand.

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2015 Alpine Celebration Concept - Images, Specifications and Information

2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid - Images, Specifications and Information

2015 Rebellion R-One AER - Images, Specifications and Information