24h of Le Mans 1973
MIRAGE Ford M6 # 9
Race
Team
Gulf Research Racing Compagny (GB) 
Car
MIRAGE Ford M6
Number
9
Engine
Ford Cosworth DFV
Ranking
Retired
accident (10eme heure)
accident (10eme heure)
Type
2993 V8 à 90°
Class
S
Tires
Firestone
Chassis Number
M6 602
Number plate
No photo available
Drivers
Race Performance
Laps
112 laps
Distance
1527.680 km
Average over 24 hours
Best lap
Avg.
Driver
Avg.
Driver
3:46.300
(216.980 km/h)
(216.980 km/h)
Pits stops
Time spent in the pits
Time spent in the pits
Maximun speed
Hour by hour classification
H1
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
H8
H9
H10
H11
H12
10
9
6
6
5
4
3
4
8
H13
H14
H15
H16
H17
H18
H19
H20
H21
H22
H23
H24
Qualifying
Position
9th
Best lap
Avg.
Driver
Avg.
Driver
3:46.600
(216.690 km/h)
(216.690 km/h)
Qualif 1
Best lap 1
3:46.600
Qualif 2
Best lap 2
3:49.200
No photo available
Team / Car
Gulf Research Racing Compagny (GB)
| Nationality | United Kingdom |
|---|
MIRAGE Ford M6
| Motorist | Ford Cosworth (DFV) |
|---|---|
| Engine | V8 à 90°, bloc et culasse en aluminium, carter sec Atmo central Arrière Porteur |
| Capacity (c.c.) Bore - stroke |
2993 cm3 (85,7 x 64,8mm) |
| Distribution | 2 arbre à cames en tête. 4 soupapes par cylindre. |
| Indiction system | Injection indirecte Lucas |
| Ignition | Bougies Champion |
| Torque | |
| Power bhp | 400 cv à 9000 tr/min |
| Clutch | Tri-disques AP |
| Gear Box | Hewland 5 speeds. |
| Chassis | Monocoque en aluminium |
| Body | Spyder en stratifié fibre de verre-polyester |
| Braking system / Brakes (Disc/Drum) | Girling 4 pistons Disques ventilés en fonte, Ferodo |
| Suspension / Shocks | Combinés Ressort-amortisseur KONI, barre antiroulis |
| Power steering | Non |
| Headlights | Cibié |
| Weight | 751 kg |
| Tank | 120 litres |
| Tires | Gulf Mirage en Magnésium - Front : 13''x11,5'' - Rear : 13''x18'' Firestone |
Dimensions
| Length | Width | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | Wheelbase | 2410 mm | |
| Front track | 1511 mm | Rear track | 1473 mm |