Model Car White BMW V12 LMR number 15 (1999 24 Hours of Le Mans)
Scale 1/43
Y Dalmas /J Winkelhock / P Martini
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BMW V12 LMR - Bavarian Excellence at Le Mans
This model car BMW V12 LMR faithfully reproduces the number 15 racing prototype that made history at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans . Driven by the Franco-German trio Yannick Dalmas, Joachim Winkelhock and Pierluigi Martini, this white machine embodies BMW's ambition to conquer La Sarthe with cutting-edge technology.
A true collector's item for endurance and Bavarian automobile enthusiasts, this replica captures the essence of an era when German manufacturers competed in ingenuity to dominate international circuits.
Characteristics of the model car
- Model: BMW V12 LMR number 15
- Brand: BMW
- Year: 1999
- Scale: 1/43rd
- Color: White
- Drivers: Y. Dalmas / J. Winkelhock / P. Martini
- Protective case included: Yes
The V12 LMR Prototype - Birth of a Legend
Developed in 1998, the BMW V12 LMR (Le Mans Roadster) represented the culmination of BMW's endurance racing ambitions. Designed by the Williams F1 team in collaboration with BMW Motorsport, this machine was powered by a 6-liter V12 engine developed from the McLaren F1 unit.
With its futuristic lines designed by aerodynamicist Adrian Reynard, the V12 LMR boasted 580 horsepower and weighed just 900 kg. Its revolutionary design incorporated innovative technical solutions such as the enclosed cockpit and a body optimized for aerodynamic efficiency.
The 1999 season marked the peak of this program with a historic victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans , the first for BMW since 1975, thus confirming the relevance of this bold technological approach.
BMW - Sporting Tradition and Innovation
In 1999, BMW was undergoing a period of sporting renaissance under the leadership of its Motorsport department headed by Mario Theissen. After its success in Formula 1 with Williams in the 1980s, the Bavarian brand was looking to reclaim the endurance circuits with the same philosophy: innovation in the service of performance .
BMW's racing heritage dates back to the 1930s with the legendary BMW 328, but it was in the following decades that the brand forged its reputation. From Formula 2 victories to Touring Car successes, BMW has developed a culture of mechanical precision that shines through in every motorsport project, including this ambitious LMP campaign.
The Epic of Issue 15 - When Strategy Takes Precedence Over Pure Speed
The story of the number 15 BMW V12 LMR at the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans perfectly illustrates the adage that "to finish first, you must first finish." While the Mercedes CLR seemed to dominate the tests with a superior top speed, the BMW team opted for a setup that prioritized reliability and fuel consumption.
The Dalmas-Winkelhock-Martini trio, experienced but unpretentious at the start, would take advantage of the mechanical setbacks of their direct rivals. Yannick Dalmas , already a winner at Le Mans in 1992 and 1995, brought his tactical expertise, while the two German drivers were perfectly familiar with the subtleties of the BMW engine.
The race really changed during the spectacular takeoffs of the Mercedes CLR , forcing the German team to withdraw as a precaution. This number 15 BMW, which was then in third position, suddenly inherited a chance of victory that it would not relinquish, winning with a lead of more than three laps.
This victory resonates as a symbol: that of a methodical Germanic approach to spectacular feats, a philosophy which still characterises BMW's sporting DNA in its modern endurance programmes today.
Complete your collection of endurance model cars
This BMW V12 LMR is a great centerpiece for any collector passionate about endurance racing and motorsport from the 1990s. It fits perfectly alongside other Le Mans 24 Hours model cars and is the perfect addition to a collection dedicated to BMW model cars .
Collectors will particularly appreciate the complementarity with racing model cars from the same period, notably contemporary prototypes from Mercedes or Audi . This pivotal period of motorsport, between the 1990s and 2000s , offers exceptional technical and aesthetic richness.
Whether you are a fan of endurance prototypes , a BMW enthusiast or a collector of 1/43rd scale model cars, this BMW V12 LMR number 15 represents an authentic testimony to a glorious page of modern motorsport.
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