46èmes Grand Prix d'Endurance les 24 Heures du Mans 1978

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LeMans Grand Prix d'Endurance les 24 Heures du Mans 1978


Le Mans 1938
Le Mans
Le Mans 1962

Circuit Permanenthe de la Sarthe
Date: June 10th and 11th, 1978


Conditions: Warm and Sunny
Starters: 55
Track Length: 13,640 metres
Distance: 5044.530 km
Fastest Lap: Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Alpine Renault, 3:34.20 = 229.244 km/h
Pole Position: Jacky Ickx, Porsche, 3:27.06 = 236.531 km/h
Average Speed: 210.188 km/h
CLASS WINNERS
Index of Thermal Efficiency Bob Wollek, F / J.ürgen Barth, D / Jacky Ickx, B Porsche 936/78
Group 6, Sports +2000cc Didier Pironi, F / Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, F Renault-Alpine A442
Group 6, Sports 2000cc Michel Pignard, F / Laurent Ferrier, F / Lucien Rossiaud, F Chevron B36 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Group 5 Jim Busby, USA / Rick Knoop, USA, Chris Cord, USA Porsche 935/77A
Group 4 Anny-Charlotte Verney, F/ Xavier Lapeyre, F / Francois. Servanin, F Porsche 911 Carrera RSR
IMSA Brian Redman, GB / Dick Barbour, USA / John Paul Sr, USA Porsche 935/77A
GT Prototype Bernard Darniche, F / Jean Rondeau, F / Jacky Haran, F Rondeau M378 - Ford Cosworth
Please Note: You can sort this listing by simply clicking on the column heading
Team / Entrant
Car - Engine
Driver, Nationality
1
1
2
Renault Sport, F
Renault-Alpine A442B "Bubble top"
Didier Pironi, F
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, F
DNS Patrick Depailler, F
1997
V6
Michelin
S
+2000
370
-
2
2
6
Martini Racing Porsche System, D
Porsche 936/78 - Porsche 935/73
Bob Wollek, F
Jürgen Barth, D
Jacky Ickx, B
DNS Reinhold Jöst, D
DNS Henri Pescarolo, F
DNS Jochen Mass, D
2140
Turbo
F6
Dunlop
S
+2000
365
-
3
3
7
Martini Racing Porsche System, D
Porsche 936/77 - Porsche 911/78
Hurley Haywood, USA
Peter Gregg, USA
Reinhold Jöst, D
DNS Jochen Mass, D
2140
Turbo
F6
Dunlop
S
+2000
363
-
4
4
4
Equipe Renault Elf Sport Calberson, F
Renault-Alpine A442A
Guy Fréquelin, F
Jean Ragnotti, F
José Dolhem, F
Jean-Pierre Jabouille, F
DNS Jean-Pierre Jaussaud, F
1997
Turbo
V6
Michelin
S
+2000
359
-
5
5
90
Dick Barbour Racing, D
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Brian Redman, GB
Dick Barbour, USA
John Paul Sr, USA
DNS Bob Bondurant, USA
DNS Michael Keyser, USA
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
IMSA
338
-
6
6
44
Porsche Kremer Racing, D
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Jim Busby, USA
Chris Cord, USA
Rick Knoop, USA
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
+2000
337
-
7
7
41
A.S.A. Cachia -Team Pace, F
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Alfredo Guarana, BR
Paulo Gomes, BR
Mario Amaral, BR
DNS Claude Ballot-Léna, F
DNS Jean-Louis Lafosse, F
DNS Henri Cachia, F
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
+2000
330
-
8
8
43
Martini Racing Porsche System, D
Porsche 935/78 - Porsche 935/71
Manfred Schurti, FL
Rolf Stommelen, D
DNS Reinhold Jöst, D
DNS Jochen Mass, D
DNS Jacky Ickx, B
3211
Turbo
F6
Dunlop
G5
+2000
327
-
9
9
72
Jean Rondeau, F
Rondeau M378 - Ford Cosworth DFV
Jean Rondeau, F
Bernard Darniche, F
Jacky Haran, F
2993
V8
-
GTP
295
-
10
10
10
Grand Touring Cars Inc., USA
Mirage M9 - Renault
Vern Schuppan, AUS
Jacques Laffite, F
Sam Posey, USA
DNS Clay Regazzoni, CH
DNS Michel Leclere, F
1997
Turbo
V6
Goodyear
S
+2000
294
-
11
11
31
R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord, F
Chevron B36 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Michel Pignard, F
Lucien Rossiaud, F
Laurent Ferrier, F
DNS Fred Stalder, F
1994
L4
-
S
2000
285
-
12
12
66
BP Racing / Anny Charlotte Verney, F
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR
Anny Charlotte Verney, F
Dr Xavier Lapeyre, F
Francois Servanin, F
Hubert Striebig, F (DNS ?)
2992
F6
-
G4
280
-
13
13
71
André Chevalley Racing, CH
Inaltera LM 77 - Ford Cosworth DFV
André Chevalley, CH
Francois Trisconi, CH
2993
V8
-
GTP
280
-
14
14
97
Charles Ivey Racing, GB
Porsche 911 Carrera RS - Porsche 911/75
Larry Perkins, AUS
Gordon Spice, GB
John Rulon-Miller, USA
DNS Charles Ivey, GB
2992
F6
-
IMSA
279
-
15
15
8
Alain de Cadenet, GB
De Cadenet LM Lola T380 - Ford Cosworth DFV
Alain de Cadenet, GB
Chris Craft, GB
2993
V8
-
S
+2000
274
-
16
16
86
North American Racing Team, USA / Ecurie Grand Competition Cars, F
Ferrari 365 GT4/BB - 512BB
Francois Migault, F
Lucien Guitteny, F
DNS Florian Vetsch, CH
4942
F12
Goodyear
IMSA
263
-
17
17
62
"Segolen" (Bravo), F
Porsche 934 - Porsche 930/71
Christian Bussi, F
Jean-Claude Briavoine, F
"Segolen"(André Gahinet), F
DNS Claude Haldi, CH
2992
Turbo
F6
-
G4
260
-
18
NC
23
Artos Francy / PP Sauber AG, CH
Sauber C5 - BMW/Mader
Marc Surer, CH
Eugen Strähl, CH
Harry Blumer, CH
DNS Peter Bernhard, CH
1998
L4
Pirelli
S
2000
258
-
19
NC
20
C.H. Graeminger, CH
Cheetah G60 1- Ford Cosworth BDG
Sandro Plastina, CH
Mario Luini, CH
Jean-Daniel Grandjean, CH
1992
L4
Goodyear
S
2000
251
-
20
NC
64
Georges Bourdillat, F
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR - Porsche 911/75
Georges Bourdillat, F
Alain-Michel Bernhard, F
Jean-Luc Favresse, F
DNS Colin Grange, GB
DNS Ancelet, F
2992
F6
-
G4
242
-
21
NC
25
Team Pronuptia, F
Lola T294/6 - Ford Cosworth FVC/Smith
Bruno Sotty, F
Gérard Cuynet, F
Jean-Claude Dufrey, F
DNS Julien Sanchez, F
1898
L4
Goodyear
S
2000
239
-
22
NC
24
Team Pronuptia, F
Lola T296 - Ford Cosworth FVC/Smith
Michel Elkoubi, F
Pierre Yver, F
Philippe Streiff, F
1898
L4
Goodyear
S
2000
233
-
23
NC
28
Dominique Lacaud, F
Lola T297 - BMW M12/Mader
Michel Lateste, F
Jean-Francois Auboiron, F
Dominique Lacaud, F
1997
L4
-
S
2000
218
-
24
NC
45
Porsche Kremer Racing, D
Porsche 935/77A Turbo
"John Winter" (Louis Krages), D
Dieter Schornstein, D
Philippe Gurdjian, F
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
183
-
25
NC
27
Mogil Motors Ltd / with Kores Racing, GB
Chevron B31 - Ford Cosworth BDG/Smith
Tony Charnell, GB
Robin Smith, GB
Fréderic Alliot, F
Richard Jones, GB
1994
L4
-
S
2000
181
-
26
DNF
1
Renault Sport, F
Renault-Alpine A443
Jean-Pierre Jabouille, F
Patrick Depailler, F
DNS Patrick Tambay, F
2138
Turbo
V6
Michelin
S
+2000
279
20h
Engine
27
DNF
5
Martini Racing Porsche System, D
Porsche 936/78 - Porsche 935/73
Jacky Ickx, B
Henri Pescarolo, F
Jochen Mass, D
DNS Jürgen Barth, D
DNS Bob Wollek, F
DNS Reinhold Jöst, D
2140
Turbo
F6
Dunlop
S
+2000
255
20h
Accident
28
DNF
88
Pozzi Thompson J.M.S. Racing, F
Ferrari 512 BB
Jean-Claude Andruet, F
Spartaco Dini, I
DNS Claude Ballot-Léna, F
4942
F12
Michelin
IMSA
251
22h
Engine
29
DNF
87
Luigi Chinetti Snr, USA
Ferrari 512 BB
Jacques Guérin, F
Jean-Pierre Delaunay, F
Gregg Young, USA
DNS Jean-Claude Andruet, F
4942
F12
-
IMSA
232
19h
Gearbox
30
DNF
89
Pozzi Thomson J.M.S. Racing, F
Ferrari 512 BB
Claude Ballot-Léna, F
Jean-Louis Lafosse, F
4942
F12
Michelin
IMSA
218
18h
Gearbox
31
DNF
19
IBEC Racing Developments Ltd, GB
IBEC P6 (Hesketh 308 LM) - Ford Cosworth DFV
Guy Edwards, GB
Ian Grob, GB
DNS Ian Bracey, GB
2993
V8
Goodyear
S
+2000
195
20h
Con rod
32
DNF
30
R.O.C. La Pierre du Nord, F
Chevron B36 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Jacques Henry, F
Albert Dufrene, F
Max Cohen-Olivar, MOR
DNS Michel Pignard, F
1994
L4
-
S
2000
195
19h
Piston
33
DNF
78
WM AEREM / Team Esso Aseptogyl, F
WM P78 - Peugeot PRV ZNS4
Christian Debias, F
Xavier Mathiot, F
Marc Sourd, F
2664
Turbo
V6
-
GTP
+3000
186
18
Accident
34
DNF
76
WM AEREM / Team Esso Aseptogyl, F
WM P76 - Peugeot PRV ZNS4
Christine Dacremont, F
Marianne Hoepfner, F
DNS Christian Debias, F
2850
V6
-
GTP
171
19h
Head gasket
35
DNF
68
Hervé Poulain, F
Porsche 934
Edgar Dören, D
Gerhard Holup, D
Hervé Poulain, F
Romain Feitler, LUX
DNS Marcel Mignot, F
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G4
+3000
167
17h
Gearbox
36
DNF
3
Renault Sport, F
Renault-Alpine A442A
Derek Bell, GB
Jean-Pierre Jarier, F
1997
Turbo
V6
Michelin
S
+2000
162
12h
Differential
37
DNF
91
Dick Barbour Racing, USA
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Bob Garretson, USA
Steve Earle, USA
Robert 'Bob' Akin, USA
DNS Dick Barbour, USA
DNS Michael Keyser, USA
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
IMSA
159
15h
Accident
38
DNF
29
R.O.C. Modylook, F
Chevron B36 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Michel Dubois, F
Daniel Gache, F
Julien Sanchez, F
DNS Francois Servanin, F
DNS Laurent Ferrier, F
1994
L4
-
S
2000
142
15h
Accident
39
DNF
48
Haberthur / Mecarillos-Cégécol Racing Team, CH
Porsche 935/76A
Herbert Müller, CH
Claude Haldi, CH
"Nico" (Nick McGranger), CH
2992
Turbo
F6
-
G5
140
14h
Gearbox casing
40
DNF
26
G.V.E.A., CH
Lola T296 - Ford Cosworth BDG/Richardson
Georges Morand, CH
Eric Vaugnat, F
Christian Blanc, CH
1992
L4
-
S
2000
130
13h
Oil pressure
41
DNF
21
Jean-Marie Lemerle, F
Lola T294 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Jean-Marie Lemerle, F
Alain Levié, F
Pierre-Francois Rousselot, F
1994
L4
-
S
2000
126
13h
Chassis
42
DNF
65
Joël Laplacette, F
Porsche 930
Antoine Salamin, CH
Gérard Vial, CH
Yves Courage, F
Joël Laplacette, F
3299
Turbo
F6
-
G4
+3000
116
12h
Brakes, accident
43
DNF
34
BMW (GB) Racing with Toleman Delivery, GB
Osella PA6 - BMW M12/Osella
Dieter Quester, A
Tom Walkinshaw, GB
Rad Dougall, ZA
DNS Ted Toleman, GB
1998
L4
Pirelli
S
2000
113
10h
Accident
44
DNF
32
Dorset Racing Associates with Kelly Girl, GB
Lola T294 S - Ford Cosworth FVC/Richardson
Ian Harrower, GB
Miss Juliette Slaughter, GB
Brian Joscelyn, GB
DNS Tony Birchenhough, GB
1996
L4
-
S
2000
61
13h
Engine
45
DNF
61
Auto Daniel Urcun, F
Porsche 934
Guy Chasseuil, F
Jean-Claude Lefévre, F
DNS Marcel Mignot, F
DNS José Dolhem, F
DNS Cyril Grandet, F
2992
Turbo
F6
-
G4
+3000
61
7h
Piston
46
DNF
77
WM AEREM / Team Esso Aseptogyl, F
WM P77 - Peugeot PRV ZNS4
Jean-Daniel Raulet, F
Marcel 'Max' Mamers, F
DNS Christian Debias, F
2664
Turbo
V6
-
GTP
44
7h
Clutch
47
DNF
94
Whittington Bros Racing, USA
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Don Whittington, USA
Bill Whittington, USA
Franz Konrad, A (DND)
DNS Reinhold Jöst, D
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
41
9h
Accident
48
DNF
85
Ecurie Francorchamps ("Beurlys"), B
Ferrri 512 BB
Teddy Pilette, B
"Jean Beurlys" (Jean Blaton), B
Raymond Touroul, F (DND)
DNS Nick Faure, GB
4942
F12
-
IMSA
39
5h
Gearbox
49
DNF
69
Ravenel Fréres, F
Porsche 934
Willy Braillard, B
Jean-Louis Ravenel, F
Jean 'Jacky' Ravenel, F (DND)
Philippe Dagoreau, F (DND)
2992
Turbo
F6
-
G4
35
8h
Fuel injction pump
50
DNF
46
Porsche Kremer Racing / Fisons, D
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78
Martin Raymond, GB
"Steve" (Jean-Pierre Wielemans), B (DND)
Mike Franey, GB (DND)
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
34
4h
Engine
51
DNF
11
Grand Touring Cars Inc, USA
Mirage M9 - Renault
Sam Posey, USA
Michel Leclère, F
DNS Vern Schuppan, AUS
1997
Turbo
V6
Goodyear
S
2000
33
7h
Electrics
52
DNF
84
Wynn's Belgium / Brad Friselle Racing, USA
Chevrolet Monza (DeKon)
Brad Friselle, USA
Robert 'Bob' Kirby, USA
John Hotchkis, USA (DND)
5735
V8
Goodyear
IMSA
30
5h
Head
53
DNF
33
Dorset Racing Associates / Cloud
Engineering, GB
Lola T294 S - Ford Cosworth FVC/ Richardson
Bob Evans, GB
Richard Down, GB
DNS Martin Birrane, IRL
DNS Richard Bond, GB
1996
L4
-
S
2000
23
4h
Chassis
54
DNF
47
Weisberg Gelo Team, D
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/78;
John Fitzpatrick, GB
Toine Hezemans, NL (DND)
DNS Klaus Ludwig, D
2992
Turbo
F6
Goodyear
G5
19
4h
Piston
55
DQ
12
Simon Phillips Racing with BATCO France, GB
De Cadenet Lola T380 - Ford Cosworth DFV
Nick Faure, GB
John Beasley, GB
Simon Phillips, GB
Martin Raymond, GB
2993
V8
-
S
+2000
99
14h
Insufficient distance
56
DNQ
60
Haberthur / Mecarillos Racing Team, CH
Porsche 934
Gérard Bleynie, F
Roland Ennequin, F
Simon de Lautour, GB
DNS Jacques Guérin, F
DNS Jean-Pierre Delaunay, F
DNS Claude Haldi, CH
DNS Pessy / Blessey
2992
Turbo
F6
-
G4
-
-
57
DNQ
63
Christian Gouttepifre, F
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Christian Gouttepifre, F
Robert Boubet, F
Raymond Touroul, F
DNS Alain Leroux, F
-
F6
-
G4
-
Excluded: illegal engine
58
RES
9
Alain de Cadenet, GB
De Cadenet LM76 Lola T380 - Ford Cosworth DFV
Peter Lovett, GB
John Cooper, GB
Bob Evans, GB
2993
V8
-
S
+2000
-
-
59
RES
14
TOJ / BP Racing, D
TOJ SC303 - Ford Cosworth DFV
Jörg Obermoser, D
Hubert Striebig, F
Guy Chasseuil, F
DNS Helmut Kirschoffer, D
DNS Pierre-Francois Rousselot, F
2993
V8
-
S
+2000
-
-
60
RES
22
L'Agence Locomotiv, F
Lola T296/7 - Chrysler-Simca ROC
Jean-Claude (Pasquale?) Guérie, F
Anna Cambiaghi, I
Martine Rénier, F
DNS Dominique Fornage, F
1994
L4
-
S
2000
-
-
61
RES
40
AMG Motorenbau GmbH, D
Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC
Clemens Schickentanz, D
Hans Heyer, D
DNS Thomas Datzmann, D
-
-
-
G5
-
-
62
RES
73
Bernard Decure, F
Alpine-Renault A310
Guy de Saint-Pierre,
Marcel Mignot, F
DNS Bernard Decure, F
DNS Jean-Luc Therier, F
DNS Denis Morin, F
-
V6
-
G4
-
-
63
RES
96
Garage du Bac
BMW 3.5 CSL
"Depnic" (Jean-Claude Depince), F
Alain Cudini, F
Pierre Dieudonné, B
3498
L6
-
IMSA
-
-
64
RES
98
Thierry Perrier, F
Porsche Carrera 911 RS
Thierry Perrier, F
Jean Belliard, F
Joël Mouetron, F
-
F6
-
IMSA
-
-
65
DNA
42
Konrad Racing, A
Porsche 935/77A - Porsche 930/72
Franz Konrad, A
Volkert Merl, D
-
F6
-
G5
-
-
66
DNA
50
Morfe Racing with Polaroof, GB
Lotus Esprit S1 (Jenvey) - Ford
Richard Jenvey, GB
John Morrison, GB
1973
L4
-
G5
-
-
67
DNA
70
Robin Hamilton, GB
Aston Martin AM V8 Turbo (Link)
Robin Hamilton, GB
Dave Preece, GB
5340
Turbo
V8
-
GTP
-
-
68
DNA
92
Holly Cars LSA
Porsche 934 - Porsche 930/71
-
-
2992
Turbo
F6
-
IMSA
-
-
69
DNA
-
BMW (GB) Racing with Toleman Delivery, GB
BMW 3.0 CSL
Ted Toleman, GB
-
3498
L6
-
IMSA
-
-
70
DNA
-
Hervé Poulain, F
BMW 320i
Hervé Poulain, F
-
-
L4
-
G5
-
-
71
DNA
-
Luigi Chinetti Snr, USA
Ferrari 308 GTB
-
-
3000
V8
-
G4
-
-
72
DNA
-
Florian Vetsch, CH
Ferrari 308 GTB
Florian Vetsch, CH
-
3000
V8
-
G4
-
-
73
DNA
-
Ecurie Grand Competition Cars
Ferrari 512 BB
-
-
4942
F12
-
IMSA
-
-
74
DNA
-
L'Agence Locomotiv, F
Chevron B36
-
-
-
-
-
S
2000
-
-
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