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Le Mans 24 Hours (Dreamcast)
System(s): Sega Dreamcast, Playstation 2
Publisher:
Sega Dreamcast
Infogrames (US, Europe)
Sega Dreamcast
Sony PlayStation 2
Sega (Japan)
Developer:
Peripherals supported:
Sega Dreamcast
Dreamcast VGA Box, Race Controller, Jump Pack, Visual Memory Unit
Genre: Racing[1][2][3]

















Number of players: 1-4
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Dreamcast
JP 		¥5,800 (6,090)5,800e[2] HDR-0149
Sega Rating: All Ages
Sega Dreamcast
US 		$29.9929.99[5] T-15123N
ESRB: Everyone
Sega Dreamcast
EU
(White Label)
Sega Dreamcast
DE 		DM 9999[9] T-15111D-18
USK: 6
Sega Dreamcast
FR 		T-15111D-09
SELL: Tous Publics
Sega Dreamcast
UK 		£39.9939.99[6][8] T-15111D-91
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
IT 		T-15111D-13
Sega Dreamcast
NL/UK 		T-15111D-91
ELSPA: 3+ OK
Sega Dreamcast
AU 		$89.9589.95[10]
OFLC: M15
Sony PlayStation 2
JP 		¥6,800 (7,140)6,800 (7,140)[11] SLPM-62128
Sony PlayStation 2
JP
(Sega the Best) 		¥2,800 (2,940)2,800 (2,940)[12] SLPM-62465
CERO: Free

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Le Mans 24 Hours (Dreamcast) (ル･マン 24 アワーズ), known in North America as Test Drive Le Mans is a racing game for the Sega Dreamcast published by Infogrames and developed by their Melbourne House studio, based upon the yearly 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

It is not to be confused with Le Mans 24, a similar but unrelated game for Sega Model 3 arcade hardware, although coincidentally this game's Japanese release was handled by Sega.

The game was later brought to the PlayStation 2 in 2001, this time having the Le Mans 24 Hours name on all regions. A year later it was brought to Japanese audiences, once again by Sega.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Le Mans 24 Hours Le Mans 24 Hours
English (US) Test Drive Le Mans Test Drive Le Mans
Japanese ル･マン 24 アワーズ Le Mans 24 Hours
French 24 Heures du Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans
German Die 24 Stunden von Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Spanish 24 Horas de Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans
Italian La 24 Ore di Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans

Production credits

  • Developed by: Infogrames Melbourne House Le Mans Team
  • Executive Producer: Andrew Carter
  • Producer: Justin Halliday
  • Art Director: Holger Liebnitz
  • Lead Programmer: Adam Boyle
  • Senior Programmer: Peter Litwiniuk
  • Vehicle Physics Programmer: Dick Hunton
  • Graphics Programmer: David 'Gooz' Jewsbury
  • Ai Programmer: Gary Fulvio
  • Ui Programmers: Stephen Mcnamara, Mike Trinh
  • Game Programmers: Kim Chan, Hayn Lindemans, Matthew Mckinnon
  • Le Mans Track Artist: Kieran Tobin
  • Texture & Object Supervisor: John Tsiglev
  • Track Artists: Russell Murchie, Keith Hibbert, Damian Borg, Sam Crook
  • Ui Artist: Clive Hambly
  • Car Artist: Wes Holder
  • Art: Mark Houareau
  • Replay Cameras: Russel Comte
  • Designers: Greg Johnson, Justin Halliday
  • Sound Effects Architect: Katharine Neil
  • Music: Gavin Parker
Technical Development Group
  • TDG Lead: Myles Abbott
  • TDG Lead: Kevin 'Zaph' Burfitt
  • Graphics Systems: Matthew Jones
  • Core Physics Systems: Duncan Murray
  • Systems Optimisation: Darren Bremner
  • Sound Systems: Matt Curtis
  • Tools: Chris Mayer, Michael White
  • Additional Programming: Paul Baulch
Imh Quality Assurance
  • Qa Lead: Vito Trifilo
  • Quality Assurance: Dom Giannone, Luc Le Quiniat, Dan Hawkey, Sarah Van Rompaey, Hui Lee Thoh, Mark Cousins, Domenic Trifilo
  • QA Manager: Andrew Vincent
  • Japanese Translation: Mark Cousins
Infogrames Melbourne House
  • Managing Director: Adam Lancman
  • Studio Managers: Andrew Carter, David Giles
  • Art Director: Russel Comte
  • Audio Director: Marshall Parker
  • Base Car Models Built by: Zygote
  • VP Sports Label: Michael Sportouch
  • Motorsports Director: Arthur Houtman
  • Producer: Olivier Raffard
  • Brand Manager: Franck Giroudon
  • Junior Producer: Noel Kechichian
  • Product Manater: Frederic Arche
  • Licensing: Fabrice Gatti
  • Legal Affairs: Mathias Schneider
  • Pr Coordination: Catherine Louvier, Agns Rosique
  • Design Studio: Emmanuelle Thamazian, Patrick Chouzenoux, Michel Megoz, Sylvie Combet, Marie Houssais, Sophie Wibaux
  • Technical Department: Jean-Marcel Nicolai, Rebecka Pernered
  • Manual: Frederic Arche, Olivier Raffard, Justin Holliday
  • QA Manager: Olivier Robin
  • Qualitative Section Manager: Dominique Morel
  • Qualitative Section Manager: Emmanuel Desmaries
  • Qualitative Tests Team Leader: Jocelyn Cioffi
  • Qualitative Testers: Labrune Christophe, Delaissey Mikael, Meignier Eric, Crawford Aurelie, Buccholz Carl, Philibert Regis
  • Qa Debugging Supervisors: Stephane Pradier, Bruno Trubia
  • Qa Coordinator: Christian Ampre
  • Qa Team Leader: Sebastien Bouzac
  • Testers: Mbokah Same Essaka, Ludovic Frazin, Jean-Baptiste Debias, Adrien Cistac, Fred Pastel, Ludovic Baudequin, Magali Chauvergne, Antoine Chaillet, Philippe Trignat, Fabrice Jacquet
  • Aco Liaison: Bruno Vandestick
Radio Le Mans Commentators
  • French: Bruno Vandestick
  • German: Kai Ebel
  • English: Tiff Needel
Infogrames North America
  • Director of Product Development: Chris Downend
  • Associate Producer: Dave Costello
  • Director of Marketing: Laddie Ervin
  • Product Marketing Manager: Jean Raymond
  • Lead Tester: Jason Cordero
  • Assistant Lead: Rick Brock
  • Testers: Randy Jones, Chris Sendejas
  • Manual: W.D. Robinson, Rick Fish
  • Marketing Services: Sheryl Knowles, Masanori Shimozato
  • Additional Creative: Mora Design
  • Public relations: Erica Krishna Murthy, Meridith Braun, Mike Kelly
  • Infogrames and Melbourne House Studios Would Like to Thank The Following Racing Teams and Trackside Sponsors for Their Help in The Making of Le Mans 24 Hours : Audi Ag And Audi Sport, BMW Motorsport, Chamberlain Engineering, Cirtek, Courage Competition, Doyle Risi Racing, Elf Harberthur Racing, Estoril Racing Communications, Fiat Auto S.P.A., GTC Competition, Jb Giesse Team, Joest Racing, Konrad Motorsport, Kremer Racing, La Filiere, Larbre Competition, Lister Cars Limited, Marcos Sales Limited, Momo Motorsport, Nissan Motorsport, Panoz Motorsport, Automobile Peugeot Et Peugeot Sport Pour Leur Aimable Collaboration, Philippe Gache Motorsport, Pilot Racing, Rolls Royce Motor Company Limited, Roock Racing, Sauber A.G., Team Augusta Racing, Toyota Team Europe, Toyota Motorsport Gmbh, Viper Team Oreca And Chrysler, Uu Net Deutschland Gmbh, Autocar Limited, Automotive Chemicals Limited, Bba Friction Limited, Bosch Automotive Limited, Bridgestone Firestone Europe SA, Cars And Car Conversions, Dunlop Tyres Limited, Elf Antar France, Esso Petroleum Co. Limited, Ferodo Limted, France Info, France Television, Jaguar Cars Limited - The Word Jaguar, The Leaping Cat Device And The Characters Xjr9 Are Trademarks of Jaguar Cars Ltd., England And Are Used Under License, Hawaiian Trop Tanning Research Laboratories Inc., Kenwood Electronics Limited, Lex Vehicle Leasing Limited, Michelin Etc, Mobil Oil France, Moto Journal, Ngx Sparkplugs Uk Limited, Petro Fina Sa, Sandtler Fabisch Motorsport, Tsw Alloy Wheels, Turbo Technics, And Yokoyama Hpt Limited.
  • Thank You To: The Circuit De Catalunya, Automotoklub Automodrom Brno-Masaryk Circuit, Suzuka Circuit, And Doning Tom Park
  • Special thanks to: Everybody At The A.C.O., Jean-Philippe Agati, Sophie Karoutchi, Gerald Bonnet, Frank Gazzo, Suzi Scott, Felix Cromey, Ann Castinel, Eric Mottet, Olivier Marguerat, Michel Chopin, Pascal Coconnier, Thierry Noca, Jean-Michel Bouresche, Olivier Legac, Emmanuel Collard, Mauro Baldi, Anthony Beltoise, And Batti Pregliasco
All Vehicles, Company Names, Trademarks And Logos Present In The Game Are Reproduced And Used With The Formal Authorisation of The Owners
©2001 Infogrames, All Rights Reserved
Source:
In-game credits (JP)

Magazine articles

Main article: Le Mans 24 Hours (Dreamcast)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg
Dreamcast FR print advert
DrivingGames DC FR PrintAdvert.jpg

Artwork

  • TestDriveLeMans Art TDLMlogo.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art TD Le Mans logo.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art lemans-straight1.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art MARCOS1.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art MCLARE~7.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art mclaren wire01.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art panoz wire.jpg
  • InfogramesWinterLineUpAug2000 LeMans Art toyota wire01.jpg
  • TestDriveLeMans Art TDLM DC front.jpg

Physical scans

Dreamcast version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
{{{{{icon}}}|L}} Division by zero.
Based on
0 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
576 Konzol (HU)
85
[13]
Ação Games (BR)
70
[14]
Consoles + (FR) PAL
90
[15]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
50
[6]
Dreamcast Monthly (UK) PAL
80
[16]
DC-UK (UK) PAL
90
[17]
Digitiser (UK)
40
[18]
Dreamcast Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
80
[19]
Dreamcast Magazine (UK)
91
[8]
Dorimaga (JP) NTSC-J
83
[20]
Edge (UK) PAL
70
[21]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
92
[22]
Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast (RU) NTSC-U
91
[23]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
73
[24]
Game Informer (US) NTSC-U
42
[25]
Gamers' Republic (US) NTSC-U
91
[26]
Hyper (AU) PAL
92
[10]
MAN!AC (DE) PAL
83
[27]
Mega Fun (DE) PAL
83
[28]
Next Generation (US) NTSC-U
100
[29]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (UK) PAL
80
[30]
Official Dreamcast Magazine (US) NTSC-U
90
[31]
Play (PL)
92
[32]
PSX Extreme (PL)
83
[33]
Sega Magazin (DE) PAL
86
[9]
Strana Igr (RU)
83
[34]
Video Gamer (UK)
70
[35]
Video Games (DE) PAL
85
[36]
Sega Dreamcast
 80
Based on
28 reviews

Le Mans 24 Hours (Dreamcast)

Dreamcast, JP
LeMans24Hours DC JP Box Back.jpgLeMans24Hours DC JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC JP Box Disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, US
LeMans24Hours DC US Box Back.jpgLeMans24Hours DC US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Test Drive Le Mans DC US Disc.jpg
Disc
TestDriveLeMansDCUSInlay.jpg
Inlay
Dreamcast, EU (White Label)

LM24H DC EU wl disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, UK/NL
LeMans24Hours DC UK-NL Box Back.jpgLeMans24Hours DC UK Box Front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, FR
LM24H DC FR back.jpgNospine-small.pngLeMans24Hours DC FR Box Front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, DE
24 Stunden von Le Mans, Die PAL DC-back.jpgLeMans24Hours DC DE Box Front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, IT
LM24H DC IT back.jpgNospine-small.pngLM24H DC IT front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc
Dreamcast, AU
LM24H DC AU front.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours DC EU Disc.jpg
Disc

PlayStation 2 version

PlayStation 2, JP
LeMans24Hours PS2 JP Box.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours PS2 JP disc.jpg
Disc
PlayStation 2, JP (Sega the Best)
LeMans24Hours PS2 JP Box StB2800.jpg
Cover
LeMans24Hours PS2 JP disc stb.jpg
Disc

Technical information

According to Melbourne House, their game engine for Le Mans 24 Hours is capable of pushing 5 million polygons per second on the Dreamcast.[37]

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1,201,450,992 2000-09-12 GD-ROM (US) T-15123N V1.000
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1,201,450,992 2000-11-08 GD-ROM (EU) T-15111D-50 V1.000
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
1,189,192,368 2001-02-16 GD-ROM (JP) HDR-0149 V1.000
Sony PlayStation 2
✔
CRC32 2a2a62e9
MD5 74a81f85ff7624a7da37796917f4e527
SHA-1 f68e5c8c83f6bb25a6faee5f7adf19690dfb1632
537,871,824 CD-ROM (JP) SLPM-62128 / SLPM-62465 (V1.03)
Sega Dreamcast
 ?
CRC32
MD5
SHA-1
2000-08-20 GD-R Page

External links

References

  1. ↑ File:LeMans24Hours DC JP Box Back.jpg
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://sega.jp/dc/010302/ (Wayback Machine: 2014-08-04 10:55)
  3. ↑ https://sega.jp/history/hard/dreamcast/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-11-01 19:55)
  4. ↑ http://www.ebworld.com/ebx/categories/homepages/dreamcast.asp (Wayback Machine: 2000-11-10 12:57)
  5. ↑ Press release: 2000-11-08: Infogrames, Inc. Sends Sega Dreamcast Into Overdrive With Test Drive Le Mans; 24-Hour Racing Game Challenges Players To Roar Through The Countryside At 200 MPH
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Computer & Video Games, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-11-15), page 99
  7. ↑ http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/300725/ (Wayback Machine: 2002-02-21 22:39)
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dreamcast Magazine, "No. 16" (UK; 2000-11-30), page 54
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sega Magazin, "Dezember 2000" (DE; 2000-1x-xx), page 20
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Hyper, "December 2000" (AU; 2000-10-25), page 82
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://sega.jp/ps2/lemans24/ (Wayback Machine: 2002-08-06 15:51)
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/slpm62465.html (Wayback Machine: 2007-10-16 05:58)
  13. ↑ 576 Konzol, "Április 2001" (HU; 2001-xx-xx), page 46
  14. ↑ Ação Games, "Fevereiro 2001" (BR; 2001-xx-xx), page 45
  15. ↑ Consoles +, "Novembre 2000" (FR; 2000-1x-xx), page 110
  16. ↑ Dreamcast Monthly, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-10-26), page 80
  17. ↑ DC-UK, "Christmas 2000" (UK; 2000-11-17), page 60
  18. ↑ Digitiser (UK) (2000-12-07)
  19. ↑ Dreamcast Magazine, "2001-09 (2001-03-23,30)" (JP; 2001-03-09), page 21
  20. ↑ Dorimaga, "2002-18 (2002-10-11)" (JP; 2002-09-27), page 34
  21. ↑ Edge, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-11-02), page 112
  22. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 2001" (US; 2000-12-05), page 198
  23. ↑ Entsiklopediya igr dlya Dreamcast, "Izdaniye chetvertoye, dopolnennoye" (RU; 2002-xx-xx), page 263
  24. ↑ Famitsu, "2001-03-23" (JP; 2001-03-09), page 33
  25. ↑ Game Informer, "January 2001" (US; 200x-xx-xx), page 125
  26. ↑ Gamers' Republic, "December 2000" (US; 2000-xx-xx), page 87
  27. ↑ MAN!AC, "12/2000" (DE; 2000-11-02), page 58
  28. ↑ Mega Fun, "12/2000" (DE; 2000-11-02), page 52
  29. ↑ Next Generation, "January 2001" (US; 2000-12-21), page 97
  30. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-11-02), page 80
  31. ↑ Official Dreamcast Magazine, "Holiday 2000" (US; 2000-11-28), page 100
  32. ↑ Play, "Maj 2001" (PL; 2001-xx-xx), page 22
  33. ↑ PSX Extreme, "03/2001" (PL; 2001-0x-xx), page 40
  34. ↑ Strana Igr, "Dekabr 2000 2/2" (RU; 2000-xx-xx), page 70
  35. ↑ Video Gamer, "December 2000" (UK; 2000-11-01), page 93
  36. ↑ Video Games, "12/2000" (DE; 2000-11-02), page 68
  37. ↑ Test Drive: Le Mans (IGN)

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