When I read about the GP ELEC for the first time taking place at Le Mans this year, I really wondered what cars would be chosen for this future oriented occasion. Today, the A.C.O. announced the list of cars that will take 2 laps around the most famous endurance racing track in the world: Le Mans ! As summarized on the 2010 page, the race starts at 12:10 on Saturday, right after the Group C race.

And in pictures:

PORSCHE 911 GT3 R Hybrid:

The AUDI e-Tron:

The electric FERRARI 599XX HPDC:

The hydrogen MAZDA RX-8 RE:

I don’t know why A.C.O. also sent a picture of the Mini E RACE car (as it is not on the starter list), but however it looks promising too:

The PEUGEOT RCZ HYbrid4 Concept:

TESLA will bring one of their own known cars or a brand new concept car produced together with their new partner Toyota?

BMW with their H2R concept car:

… just kidding, BMW will start with their BMW Hydrogen 7 Concept car:

The electric SECMA F16:

And the electric ANDROS (not sure if it will be exactly this model…):

The new 2011 ACO regulations make provision for smaller, lighter engines producing less CO2. Hybrid engines recovering electrical energy thus generating significant fuel savings will appear in the race with real chances of victory. Other technologies: 100% electric engines, engines running on natural gas will, in the future, give rise to fresh battles between manufacturers on the Sarthe circuit.

These different futuristic technologies will be presented to the public and the media at the Le Mans 24 Hours by the ACO in agreement with the major manufacturers. The first demonstration will take place on the Le Mans 24-Hours circuit on Thursday 10th June from 21h15 to 21h35.

The Le Mans-24 Hours race will continue to distinguish itself as the event enabling the most innovative manufacturers to prove themselves on the most demanding, revealing circuit in the world.