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Aston Martin Launches All-New LMP1 Prototype

Source: Aston Martin | Published: Wed Mar 02, 2011

Aston Martin Racing announced its plans for the new season including the unveiling of a new ground-up developed LMP1 race car, the AMR-One, as well as confirming the driver line-up and planned race program.

The Gulf Liveried Aston Martin AMR-One is a new open-top LMP1 race car featuring a 2.0 liter turbocharged six cylinder direct injection petrol engine which has been developed for a new bespoke carbon fiber chassis designed and manufactured by Aston Martin Racing.

Based on the new regulations for 2011 instigated by the Le Mans governing body; the ACO, Aston Martin Racing has chosen to change tack this year in designing an open cockpit car. In line with the new 2011 rules, the AMR-One features the new blade-fin and has a significantly down-sized engine in keeping with the championship's efficiency focused regulations. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed transverse semi automatic pneumatic shift, Xtrac racing gearbox.

A total of six AMR-Ones will be built, with the factory team running one car in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) which includes the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans and two cars at selected events. The AMR-One is linked to Aston Martin's ultimate design and engineering showcase; the road going One-77; both of which share similar philosophies featuring carbon fiber monocoques. Aston Martin's in-house design team worked closely with the engineers at Aston Martin Racing to find the optimum balance between aesthetics and aerodynamics.

The driver line up for 2011 will consist of Darren Turner (GB) Stefan Mücke (D) and another driver yet to be announced, who will join the team piloting the 007 car. Adrian Fernandez (MX), Andy Meyrick (GB) and Harold Primat (CH) will be teaming up to drive the 009 car.

Aston Martin Racing Chairman, David Richards said: "George and the team have been extremely busy over the winter months and they have been working day and night to produce what is not only a stunningly beautiful race car but one which will use the new ACO regulations to best effect.

"Just like the road cars, the AMR-One has been elegantly engineered where simplicity runs throughout to produce what we expect to be a competitive and reliable endurance racer."

It is expected that Aston Martin Racing will contend selected races in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup with rounds in the United States (Petit Le Mans), Belgium (Spa), France (Le Mans), Italy (Imola), England (Silverstone) and China (TBC) and make its debut at Paul Ricard on the 1-3 April 2011.

The AMR-One is expected to test for the first time in early March.

Technical Specifications: Aston Martin AMR-ONE LMP1 Race Car

Chassis:
- Aston Martin carbon fiber Monocoque 'open' style construction,
- load bearing engine with steel frame to help rigidity.

Configuration:
- mid engine,
- rear wheel drive.

Engine:
- in line 6 cylinder,
- direct injected,
- turbocharged and intercooled DOHC Petrol engine,
- 4 valves per cylinder,
- approx 540 hp.

Gearbox:
- bespoke 6 speed,
- transverse,
- semi automatic pneumatic shift,
- Xtrac racing gearbox.

Suspension:
- all round double wishbone,
- push-rod activated Koni dampers with third spring/damper, front and rear,
- front anti roll bar.

Steering:
- rack and pinion with electrical power assistance.

Aerodynamics:
- to current LMP1 regulations developed via CFD in conjunction with Totalsim, including latest regulation fin.

Electronics:
- full Cosworth electronics systems including engine ECU, data system and telemetry,
- full military-spec wiring harness and connectors.

Wheels and Tires:
- Michelin tires,
- 36/71 x 18 front,
- 37/71 x 18 rear,
- TWS forged magnesium wheels.

Brakes:
- Brembo six pot calipers fitted front and rear,
- carbon 380mm diameter front and 355mm diameter rear discs with carbon pads.

Dimensions:
- length 182.7 inches (4640 mm),
- width 78.3 inches (1990 mm),
- wheelbase 115.4 inches (2930 mm).

Minimum weight:
- 2000 lbs (900 kg).

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