In this the year of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Centenary, the annual Rétromobile show for car enthusiasts will honour the greatest endurance race in the world. The Automobile Club de l'Ouest will be present for three key exhibitions. 

"24 HOURS OF LE MANS: A CHANCE FOR THE FRENCH TO SHINE"

This exhibition highlights French manufacturers and craftsmen who have distinguished themselves at Le Mans. The presentation will include cars that have raced in one or more of the 90 runnings of the 24 Hours or are preparing to do so. Focused on 11 legendary cars, the presentation allows visitors to discover models such as the Peugeot 9X8, the Matra Simca 660/670 and the Alpine-Renault A210.

Go to Hall 1 to learn all about the history of the greatest endurance race in the world.

"24 HOURS OF LE MANS, A LABORATORY OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES"

Technological advancement has always been the raison d'être of motorsport. Competition has pushed constructors to innovate and to test the viability of new technologies. The 24 Hours of Le Mans carries particular significance in that respect because the search for performance is married with that of reliability. Disc brakes, hybrid engines, anti-fog lights, hydrogen...countless innovations have improved performance and safety, and reducted environmental footprints.

Go to Hall 2.2 to see the showcase of four revolutionary cars, including the hydrogen-electric prototype from the MissionH24 project.

OFFICIAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE L'OUEST BOOTH

Located in Hall 1, the ACO booth (number M-035) will host a very distinguished guest: the Chenard & Walcker, historic winner of the first running of the 24 Hours in 1923. Around this car will be organised different spaces: shop, club and heritage. Future partnerships for the Centenary of the race will be revealed. Autograph sessions with several authors and illustrators will be held from Wednesday to Sunday, including Gérard Holtz, Christian Papazoglakis, Denys Ezquerra, Laurent Seigneuret and more. Also on display will be the stunning Centenary Trophy created by Monnaie de Paris and supported by major event sponsor, Rolex.

Centenary Press Briefing:

Automobile Club de l'Ouest President Pierre Fillon, Centenary Ambassador and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen and 24 Hours participations record-holder Henri Pescarolo will hold a press briefing regarding the Centenary on Tuesday 31 January at 19:30 at the ACO booth (Hall 1, booth M-035).