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🗓️ 48 Years Ago Today (July 8, 1978) Watkins Glen 6 Hours: The #2 BMW 320 Turbo driven by Ronnie Peterson and David Hobbs (DNF)

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David Hobbs (J. W. Automotive Engineering - Ford GT40 #1074) 1000 km du Nürburgring-Nordschleife - 1968. © LAT / Motorsport. - source Carros e Pilotos.

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1968 Mirage M2

The Mirage M2, featuring an aluminum monocoque with fiberglass bodywork, was constructed in 1968 by John Wyer for the 1969 WSC. Sponsored by Gulf Oil, powered by a BRM Formula One 3-liter V-12 engine developing approximately 370 hp, it is configured as raced in the 1969 Nurburgring 1000 km with the original two-valve heads and Lucas mechanical injection mated to a ZF five-speed transaxle. Tested by Ickx and Oliver and raced by David Hobbs and Mike Hailwood, with a seventh-place finish at Spa, it is significant because of its position in the history of the WSC. Of the three M2 chassis, only '03' is fitted with the original two-valve engine making its significance even more evident. A rare, seldom-seen example of John Wyer Automotive's innovative engineering design and execution, the BRM Mirage is exotic and beautiful by any automotive enthusiast's standards.

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