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LORRAINE-DIETRICH B3-6 n.5

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HISTORY

The Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 is a car that participated at the 24 Hours of Le Mans of 1926. The Franco-German manufacturer after the first win of the previous year, lined up with three official cars, but the tough Bentley 3 Liter is ready for revenge after the defeat of the previous year.

The French Gerard De Courcelles team with Gerard De Courcelles and Marcel Mongin at the wheel of the Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 n.5 finished second in the the 24 hours of Le Mans 1926, with a gap of one lap to winner.

The race won by Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 n.6 with Robert Bloch and Andre Rossignol, while in the third place the Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6 n.4 of Henry Stalter and Edouard Brisson with a gap of eight laps.

CHASSIS

Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6
Steel ladder frame
Length: 4700 mm
Width: 1700 mm
Height: 1700 mm
Suspension front: live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers
Suspension rear: live axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs, friction dampers
Brakes: Drums
Tyres: Englebert

ENGINE

Lorraine 3473 cc S6
Power: 75 kW
Drive Type: Front wheel drive.
Transmission: four speed manual
Fuel brand: ?
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ? lt

RESULT

Second in the 24 hours of Le Mans 1926 with drivers Gerard De Courcelles, Marcel Mongin