Since the creation of the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1923, the event has always been a technological laboratory for constructors and manufacturers. The motor car has begun an energy revolution and new projects could appear in racing in the near future. The ACO and the Le Mans 24 Hours feel honour-bound to supply the arena in which tomorrow's technologies can prove themselves. With this in mind, the ACO is providing manufacturers with an opportunity to showcase their savoir faire before the 78th Le Mans 24 Hours.

10 avant-garde cars with sporting tendencies will put on a demonstration on the Le Mans 24-Hours circuit on Saturday 12th June at 12h10. They will then be on display in the paddock from 14h00 on Saturday to 16h00 on Sunday.

The following cars will take part: the PORSCHE 911 GT3 R Hybrid, the AUDI e-Tron, the PEUGEOT RCZ HYbrid4, the electric FERRARI 599XX HPDC, the electric TESLA, the hydrogen MAZDA RX-8 RE, the hydrogen BMW, the natural gas VOLKSWAGEN Scirocco, the electric SECMA F16 and the electric ANDROS. These cars, in the hands of well-known drivers, will do two laps of the 13,629-km big circuit. RX-8 will be driven by Mr. Yojiro Terada.

The new 2011 ACO regulations make provision for smaller, lighter engines producing less CO₂. Hybrid engines recovering electrical energy thus generating significant fuel savings will appear in the race with real chances of victory. Other technologies: 100% electric engines, engines running on natural gas will, in the future, give rise to fresh battles between manufacturers on the Sarthe circuit.