Fotospecial Aston Martin LMP1: dé Audi en Peugeot 'killer'

Aston Martin gaat de uitdaging aan om Peugeot en Audi het leven zuur te maken in de 24U van Le Mans. Er worden door teambaas Dave Richards zelfs extra hulptroepen in de vorm van twee oud F1 coureurs en een fabrieksrijder ingeroepen om dat tot stand te brengen. Op papier moet de schitterende bolide meer dan 650 Pk leveren. Tijd om de auto eens onder loep te nemen.

Technische specificaties Aston Martin LMP1:
Chassis
• Full carbon fibre monococque
• Steel spaceframe engine and gearbox support
Configuration
• Mid-engine rear wheel drive
Dimensions
• Length: 4634mm
• Width: 1990mm
• Wheelbase: 2890mm
• Minimum Weight: 900kg
Engine
• V12 Aston Martin – based on the original DB9 road cars i.e. block and cylinder heads.
• Dry sump lubrication, twin over head camshafts and four valves per cylinder
• Capacity: 6000cc (6 litres)
• Power: 650+ bhp (Power to weight ratio 720+bhp/tonne)
• Torque: >700Nm
• Max. RPM: 7500
ECU/Data System/Dash
• Pi Pectel control systems
• Telemetry sends car data directly to engineers but cannot receive data back, unlike F1 cars which can receive data whilst moving
Electrical
• All looms are bespoke and constructed to aerospace/military standards using the Deutsch “Autosport” range of connectors
• The wire itself is high grade copper tinned providing extra conductivity
Transmission
• Six speed sequential gearbox transverse mounted behind the engine with a triple plate carbon clutch
Brakes
• Brembo six pot callipers are fitted front and rear
• Brake discs are vented carbon 380mm diameter
• Pads are carbon fibre operating best at temperatures in excess of 300 degrees centigrade
Steering
• Rack & pinion with electrical power assistance
Suspension
• Double wishbone suspension both front and rear with Koni adjustable dampers
Wheels/Tyres
• Forged magnesium BBS wheels
• 18” diameter x 14” wide at the front
• 18” diameter x 15” wide at the rear Michelin tyres
Interior
• Driver cockpit air conditioning is fitted to ensure a controlled temperature of 32 degrees centigrade or below Lifeline provide a fully automated fire extinguisher in accordance with FIA regulations