Acura ARX-02A LMP1 2009

[carreragt10]

Acura ARX-02A LMP1 2009

Acura's new LMP1 challenger, the ARX-02A was unveiled today at Sebring during the ALMS' annual official winter test. The car features several innovations in terms of design, and in overcoming the new aerodynamic regulations. All in all, the car look absolutely stunning! The car features a 4.0L normally aspirated V8. A few of the areas that are particularly unique are the fact that the car uses rear sized wheels at all 4 corner. The rear wing's uprights are also a very interesting design. The very high, and narrow nose along with the "shark gills" on the side pods also look great. The only area it doesn't look spectacular is the new ACO mandated narrower rear wing.

2 of the new Acuras will compete in the full ALMS season in 2009. Patron Highcroft Racing will employ David Brabham, Scott Sharp, with 2007 IRL champ, Dario Francitti joining them for the endurance races. de Ferran Motorsports will enter the 2nd car with Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud pulling driving duties with 2008 IRL champion Scott Dixon coming in for the enduros.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Type: Acura LM-AR7, normally aspirated, fuel-injected, aluminum alloy V8

Displacement: 4.0 liters

Horsepower: 620-plus HP

Inlet Restrictor: 2 x 33.9mm

Valve Train: Dual overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder

Engine Management: Continental/Acura ECU

Transmission: 6 forward gears, 1 reverse gear

Clutch: AP Pull Type (Carbon)

Ignition System: CDI

Lubrication: Dry sump

Cooling: Dual water pumps

Fuel: Unleaded 100 octane E10 gasoline

Fuel Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90 liters)

Length: 15.26-feet (4650mm) maximum

Width: 6.56' (2000mm) maximum

Height: 3.38' (1030mm) maximum

Weight: 900 kg minimum

Monocoque: Integrated crash structures including rollover protection, safety fuel cell and front-crash structure manufactured with carbon fiber composite

Head Protection: Headrest with head protection in accordance with FIA regulations

Restraint System: Six-point seat belt, prepared for use of the HANS system

Tires: Michelin

Wheels: One-piece, 18-inch forged magnesium wheels with central locking element. Minimum weight: 8.0 kg (front), 9.0kg (rear)

Steering: Rack and pinion with power steering

Suspension: Double wishbones with adjustable toe, camber, ride heights. Four-way damper units with separate torsion springs, pushrods with anti-roll bars

Brake Calipers: Six-piston aluminum fixed calipers

Brake Disks: Internally vented carbon fiber brake disks, 380mm maximum

Transmission Controls: Manual paddle-shifter with electronic gear selector

Differential: Limited slip with traction control

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[f6fhellcat13]

Awesome pics carreragt10!
Thanks.

[Kitdy]

Awesome pics carreragt10!
Thanks.

I second this.

Many thanks, this is the best compilation I've yet seen on the net.

[LTSmash]

Hmm, this is a first for me in reference toward an Acura... that looks good.

[ruim20]

It looks awsome, i love the front.

Stupid question maybe: will they race at LeMans and if so, with the Acura name or Honda?

[So Slow]

It looks awsome, i love the front.

Stupid question maybe: will they race at LeMans and if so, with the Acura name or Honda?

They do have "aspiration" and "dream" to race at Le Mans. HPD guy Erik Berkman has said this several times. But unless Acura starts selling cars in Europe, I don't unfortunately see this happening.

[henk4]

They do have "aspiration" and "dream" to race at Le Mans. HPD guy Erik Berkman has said this several times. But unless Acura starts selling cars in Europe, I don't unfortunately see this happening.

rebadging it as a Honda would solve that problem...

[ruim20]

They do have "aspiration" and "dream" to race at Le Mans. HPD guy Erik Berkman has said this several times. But unless Acura starts selling cars in Europe, I don't unfortunately see this happening.

Thanks.

So this is a full NA Acura effort, doesn't Honda have a saying in this?
They could race them here like Hondas.

[So Slow]

Thanks.

So this is a full NA Acura effort, doesn't Honda have a saying in this?
They could race them here like Hondas.

Despite that HPD means Honda Performance Development, it is still Acura motorsports program. HPD also does IndyCar and some other activities in US. Rebadging it has Honda probably sounds easier than it is.

[henk4]

Despite that HPD means Honda Performance Development, it is still Acura motorsports program. HPD also does IndyCar and some other activities in US. Rebadging it has Honda probably sounds easier than it is.

racing the cars for 6 races in Europe might be too much of a strain. (More cars, more people, logistics)

[Drones]

Acura LMP1 and BMW GT2 cars take Sebring testing by storm - Autoblog

one of the two Acura racers has the fastest lap time so far of 1:44:814 (126.723 mph) around Sebring's 3.7-mile circuit.