WEC Le Mans (1988)

WEC Le Mans is a racing game released in 1989 by Imagine Software for the ZX Spectrum. It was developed by Mike Lamb, John Mullins, Jonathan Dunn, Bill Harbison, and Alick Morrall. The game is based on the original arcade coin-op by Konami.

This single-player arcade racer features support for the AY sound chip, Kempston and Interface 2 joysticks, and customizable controls. It offers a fast-paced driving experience tailored to the hardware capabilities of the ZX Spectrum.

The cassette version cost £8.95, while the disk version cost £14.95.

The game received critical acclaim with an average magazine score of 82.13%. It was also awarded the «Your Sinclair Megagame» title by Your Sinclair magazine.

In Russia and the former Soviet Union, the game gained a significant following. Numerous TR-DOS disk adaptations were produced, along with a Russian translation by Sovok Software. Various cracked cassette versions were distributed by groups like Dynamic Soft and Plomba Soft. The title was frequently discussed in local magazines such as Spectrofon and ZX News, where enthusiasts often analyzed its code for hacking and POKE-code research.