Model Cars - Courage

The Courage Le Mans refers to Courage Competition, a French racing team that participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious endurance racing events in the world. Courage Competition was particularly well-known for its involvement in the Le Mans Prototype (LMP) class, which are purpose-built race cars designed specifically for endurance racing.

Courage Competition was founded by Jean-Claude Courage in the 1980s. The team quickly became prominent in the world of endurance racing and had a strong presence in the 24 Hours of Le Mans from the 1990s through the 2000s. The team was primarily focused on the Le Mans Prototype (LMP) category, specifically LMP900 (later LMP1) cars, which are designed to race in endurance events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Courage Competition played a crucial role in the development of Le Mans Prototype racing, helping to refine the technical aspects of these cars, such as aerodynamics, engine reliability, and fuel efficiency. Their involvement contributed to the evolution of the LMP category. The team helped popularize the idea of customer racing, offering their cars to other teams and privateers who wanted to compete at high levels in endurance racing. While Courage Competition did not win the overall 24 Hours of Le Mans, the team's cars were known for their reliability, performance, and consistency.

The Courage C60, for instance, is still remembered as a landmark vehicle in the development of LMP1 cars. Their efforts also contributed to the ongoing competition between manufacturers in the LMP class, with cars like Audi, Peugeot, and later Toyota pushing the boundaries of endurance racing.