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* The 1997/1998 Sega arcade game ''[[VideoGame/LeMans24 Le Mans 24]]'', based on the race above

* The 1997/1998 Sega arcade game [[VideoGame/LeMans24]], based on the race above

* The 1997/1998 Sega arcade game [[VideoGame/Le Mans 24]], based on the race above

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Le Mans 24 is an arcade game produced by SEGA in 1997/1998. Despite its production at that year itself, arcade machines portraying this game are still scattered around in arcades nationwide today. The game is popular for being the earliest of games to have a full pit-stop service when issued, provides a somewhat feel of a 24-hour race (while other arcade games usually launch races within the day, evening or night, Le Mans 24 Hours is the only arcade game that lets you play real-time) and not to mention, changes in weather during gameplay. Players can choose up to six cars, all which have been pulled out from the actual [[UsefulNotes/TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans 24 Hours of Le Mans]] races (due to the latest cars that are fast in nature and the evolution of much dynamic and faster prototypes, cars like these have actually no chance of entering Le Mans today) but still exists in other races today.

The game featured six cars: Nismo =GT-R= [=LM=] (1996), Ferrari [=F40=] [=GTE=] (1996), both easier to handle; the [=McLaren=] [=F1=] (1996), Porsche 911 [=GT1=], both having balanced handling and power; and Sauber C9 (1989) and Mazda [=787B=] (1991). Porsche 917K (the game's final "boss") and SonicTheHedgehog also makes apperances as secret racers.

Although the game focuses on the famed track, Circuit de la Sarthe, the game lets you choose other tracks. The Endurance mode lets you take the pavement of Circuit de la Sarthe along with the 24-Hour race format. The sprint modes lets you take either the Circuit de la Sarthe or a fictional city course along with a couple of laps against others.

Despite having classes in the actual race, however, the game has absolutely no classification whatsoever. Players choose their car of choice and proceed to play their best in order to achieve podium finish. As the game progresses, weather changes and traction can deteriorate over time, which requires players to pit when prompted. Also, time can be awarded if:

* The player overtakes a car. 9 (sometimes 4) seconds will be awarded per car overtake. However, any car that overtakes the player sucks away 9 (sometimes 4) seconds from the time limit per car that overtakes the player.

* The player last for 6 hours in-game. The player will be awarded 12 seconds per 6 hours they last in-game. The player can receive a total of 36 seconds after 18 hours in-game.

* The player completes a full lap. Completing a full lap grants the player an extra 30 seconds in the time limit.

Not to be confused with [[UsefulNotes/TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans race]], which the game is based on.

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!!This game provides examples of:

* TheComputerIsACheatingBastard: Somehow, during rain, the [=NPCs=] are never affected by the rain. Only the player suffers from loss of traction during rain season. Also, [=NPCs=] always makes the perfect drifts when cornering and they seem to keep their speed in uniform even when cornering tight corners. What makes this trope more solid for this game is that they don't even seem to get slower every time they crash, either by colliding towards the wall or with a downed [=NPC=]. If the player crashes, it'll cost precious seconds being wasted from the time limit.
* CoolCar: All the cars still look cool today (though the Sauber C9 looked no different that the Mazda 787B, but still)
* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: Cars can get their engines burned if they don't pit in time or if they accumulate too much damage, but so far, this only happened to the [=NPCs=] and not the player. Once the car fully burns out, retire from the race is unanimous.
* EasierThanEasy: [[spoiler: The boss car isn't that hard to battle with. You either overtake it during the straights or when it slows down in the last 4 turns before the finish line. Unless you crash through the bumper. Then good luck getting first place in a 2 second gap between the car to the finish line.]]
* EasterEgg: A large, gigantic Michelin mascot is seen flying in the sky if you drive one of the straights in reverse. Also, if cars count as easter eggs, [[spoiler: the Porsche 917 LM can only be seen after you complete the race.]]
* NintendoHard: Using cars like the Nismo Skyline GTR LM or the Ferrari F40 GTE will give a slim chance of getting in the Top 5, much less Top 3 (unless you play the Hard Mode course). Using cars like the [=McLaren=] F1 GTR LM or the Porsche 911 [=GT1=] yields the same results. Your only chance to take the podium finish is to use prototypes like the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B but the handling will pose a challenge to new players, especially during rain or when the tires start to lose traction. Or both. And it doesn't help that Prototype cars tend to lose traction much faster than other classes. Also, some [=NPCs=] you overtake either remained overtaken or will chase you in order to overtake you back. And the way they overtake is definitely ruthless, even for an [=NPC=].
* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: If you fail to continue the race after your time limit reaches zero (no matter what position you are in the race), you will be graded an 'E' regardless. If you place anywhere below 3rd, you will be graded a 'D' overall (which kinda sucks knowing how hard it is to complete the game without losing so much of a token). And if the [=NPC=] in front of you burns out completely and you overtake it, your position still remains in the same number. And every [=NPC=] that overtakes the player sucks away 9 seconds from the time limit unless the player overtakes again.

Not to be confused with [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_Hours_of_Le_Mans Le Mans 24 Hours/24 Heures du Mans]], the actual Le Mans 24 Hours race.
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The Le Mans 24 Hours is an arcade game produced by SEGA in 1997/1998. Despite its production at that year itself, arcade machines portraying this game are still scattered around in arcades nationwide today. The game is popular for being the earliest of games to have a full pit-stop service when issued, provides a somewhat feel of a 24-hour race (while other arcade games usually launch races within the day, evening or night, Le Mans 24 Hours is the only arcade game that lets you play real-time) and not to mention, changes in weather during gameplay. Players can choose up to six cars, all which have been pulled out from the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans races (due to the latest cars that are fast in nature and the evolution of much dynamic and faster prototypes, cars like these have actually no chance of entering Le Mans today) but still exists in other races today.

[[folder: Cars in Le Mans 24 Hours Arcade along with the car characteristic]]
[[http://img09.shop-pro.jp/PA01044/211/product/23570458.jpg Nismo Skyline GTR LM]] (Focuses on Grip)

[[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:F40_Competizione_01.jpg Ferrari F40 GTE]] (Focuses on Grip)

[[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:McLaren_F1_LM.jpg McLaren F1 LM]] (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

[[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Porsche_911_gt1_96.jpg Porsche 911 GT1]] (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

[[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Sauber-Mercedes_C9,_Bj._1988_(2009-08-07_Sp).jpg Sauber C9 Mercedes Prototype]] (Focuses on Speed)

[[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Mazda-787B.JPG Mazda 787B Prototype]] (Focuses on Speed)
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Although the game focuses on the famed track, Circuit de la Sarthe, the game lets you choose other tracks. Easy Mode lets you take the pavement of Circuit de la Sarthe along with the 24-Hour race format. Medium lets you take the Circuit de la Sarthe along with a couple of laps. Hard, on the other hand, pits you with racers in a fictional track.

Despite having classes in the actual race, the arcade version, however, has absolutely no classification whatsoever. Players choose their car of choice and proceed to play their best in order to achieve podium finish. As the game progresses, weather changes and traction can deteriorate over time, which requires players to pit when prompted. Also, time can be awarded if

* The player overtakes a car. 9 seconds will be awarded per car overtake. However, any car that overtakes the player sucks away 9 seconds from the time limit per car that overtakes the player.

After beating the 24-Hour mark in Easy Mode, you are entitled to challenge the boss car, [[spoiler: a [[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Porsche_917K_1970_-_Flickr_-_exfordy.jpg Porsche 917 LM]]]], which is unobtainable through the main screen. The boss car is the only car that can only be used by an [=NPC=] and is only featured after completing the game. So far, the boss car only appears in the Easy mode of Circuit de la Sarthe.

After beating the 24-Hour mark or finishing full laps of the race, you are entitled to challenge the boss car, [[spoiler: a [[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Porsche_917K_1970_-_Flickr_-_exfordy.jpg Porsche 917 LM]]]], which is unobtainable through the main screen. The boss car is the only car that can only be used by an [=NPC=] and is only featured after completing the game. So far, the boss car only appears in the Easy mode of Circuit de la Sarthe.

* EasterEgg: A large, gigantic Michelin mascot is seen flying in the sky if you drive one of the straights in reverse.

* The player last for 6 hours in-game. Players will be awarded 12 seconds per 6 hours they last in-game. You can receive a total of 36 seconds after 18 hours in-game.

After beating the 24-Hour mark or finishing full laps of the race, you are entitled to challenge the boss car, [[spoiler: a [[http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ファイル:Porsche_917K_1970_-_Flickr_-_exfordy.jpg Porsche 917 LM]]]], which is unobtainable through the main screen. The boss car is the only car that can only be used by an [=NPC=] and is only featured after completing the game.

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: Cars can get their engines burned if you don't pit in time or if you accumulate too much damage, but so far, this only happened to the [=NPCs=] and not the player. Once the car fully burns out, retire from the race is unanimous.

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: After completing the game [[spoiler: and beating the Porsche 917 LM boss car]], putting 'AAA' in your name will change the name to 'L24'. This sucks if you had gained a place in the high score list and accidentally set this as your high score name. Also, cars can get their engines burned if you don't pit in time or if you accumulate too much damage, but so far, this only happened to the [=NPCs=] and not the player. Once the car fully burns out, retire from the race is unanimous.
* NintendoHard: Using cars like the Nismo Skyline GTR LM or the Ferrari F40 GTE will give a slim chance of getting in the Top 5, much less Top 3. Using cars like the [=McLaren=] F1 GTR LM or the Porsche 911 [=GT1=] yields the same results. Your only chance to take the podium finish is to use prototypes like the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B but the handling will definitely pose a challenge. And it doesn't help that it rains 'randomly' when you least expect it. Also, some [=NPCs=] you overtake either remained overtaken or will chase you in order to overtake you back. And the way they overtake is definitely ruthless, even for an [=NPC=]. And if you first choose the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B in your first game, you're in for a hell of a ride.
* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: If you fail to continue the race after your time limit reaches zero (no matter what position you are in the race), you will be graded an 'E' regardless. If you place anywhere below 3rd, you will be graded a 'D' overall (which kinda sucks knowing how hard it is to complete the game without losing so much of a token). And if the [=NPC=] in front of you burns out completely and you overtake it, your position still remains in the same number.

* NintendoHard: Using cars like the Nismo Skyline GTR LM or the Ferrari F40 GTE will give a slim chance of getting in the Top 5, much less Top 3. Using cars like the [=McLaren=] F1 GTR LM or the Porsche 911 [=GT1=] yields the same results. Your only chance to take the podium finish is to use prototypes like the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B but the handling will definitely pose a challenge. Also, some [=NPCs=] you overtake either remained overtaken or will chase you in order to overtake you back. And the way they overtake is definitely ruthless, even for an [=NPC=]. And if you first choose the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B in your first game, you're in for a hell of a ride.

Not to be confused with TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans, the actual Le Mans 24 Hours race.

The Le Mans 24 Hours is an arcade game produced by SEGA in 1997/1998. Despite its production at that year itself, arcade machines portraying this game are still scattered around in arcades nationwide today. The game is popular for being the earliest of games to have a full pit-stop service when issued, providing a somewhat feel of a 24-hour race (while other arcade games usually launch races within the day, evening or night, Le Mans 24 Hours is the only arcade game that lets you play real-time) and not to mention, changes in weather during gameplay. Players can choose up to six cars, all which have been pulled out from the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans races (due to the latest cars that are fast in nature and the evolution of much dynamic and faster prototypes, cars like these have actually no chance of entering Le Mans today) but still exists in other races today.

Nismo Skyline GTR LM (Focuses on Grip)

Ferrari F40 GTE (Focuses on Grip)

[=McLaren=] F1 GTR LM (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

Porsche 911 [=GT1=] LM (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

Sauber C9 Mercedes Prototype LM (Focuses on Speed)

Mazda 787B (Focuses on Speed)

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: After completing the game [[spoiler: and beating the Porsche LM boss car]], putting 'AAA' in your name will change the name to 'L24'. This sucks if you had gained a place in the high score list and accidentally set this as your high score name. Also, cars can get their engines burned if you don't pit in time or if you accumulate too much damage, but so far, this only happened to the [=NPCs=] and not the player. Once the car fully burns out, retire from the race is unanimous.

Not to be confused with {{TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans}}, the actual Le Mans 24 Hours race.

McLaren F1 GTR LM (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

Porsche 911 GT1 LM (Balanced in Grip and Speed)

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: After completing the game [[spoiler: and beating the Porsche LM boss car]], putting 'AAA' in your name will change the name to 'L24'. This sucks if you had gained a place in the high score list and accidentally set this as your high score name.
* Nintendo Hard: Using cars like the Nismo Skyline GTR LM or the Ferrari F40 GTE will give a slim chance of getting in the Top 5, much less Top 3. Using cars like the McLaren F1 GTR LM or the Porsche 911 GT1 yields the same results. Your only chance to take the podium finish is to use prototypes like the Sauber C9 Mercedes or the Mazda 787B but the handling will definitely pose a challenge.
* VideoGameCrueltyPunishment: If you fail to continue the race after your time limit reaches zero (no matter what position you are in the race), you will be graded an 'E' regardless. If you place anywhere below 3rd, you will be graded a 'D' overall (which kinda sucks knowing how hard it is to complete the game without losing so much of a token)

The Le Mans 24 Hours is an arcade game produced by SEGA in 1997/1998. Despite its production at that year itself, arcade machines portraying this game are still scattered around in arcades nationwide today. The game is popular for being the earliest of games to have a full pit-stop service when issued ,providing a somewhat feel of a 24-hour race (while other arcade games usually launch races within the day, evening or night, Le Mans 24 Hours is the only arcade game that lets you play real-time) and not to mention, changes in weather during gameplay. Players can choose up to six cars, all which have been pulled out from the actual 24 Hours of Le Mans races (due to cars that are fast in nature and the evolution of much dynamic and faster prototypes, cars like these have actually no chance of entering Le Mans today) but still exists in other races today.

Porsche 911 GT1 LM (Balance in Grip and Speed)

Not to be confused with {{TwentyFourHoursOfLeMans}}

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