Aston Martin Racing (AMR) has unveiled its all new LMP1 race car, the men who will drive it, and the team’s race programme for this year.
The Gulf Liveried AMR-One is a new open-top LMP1 race car featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged six cylinder direct injection petrol engine. Paired to a 6-speed Xtrac racing gearbox, it makes approximately 540 hp. The small capacity of the engine is in line with the Le Mans governing body’s efficiency focused regulations
The chassis is a new bespoke carbon fibre monocoque designed and manufactured by AMR. It features open style construction and a load bearing engine with steel frame to help rigidity. Besides the open cockpit, notable exterior features include the new blade fin, which we also saw on the Audi R18.
Speaking of that TDI beast, AMR expects a closer fight with the Audi this year. “We have chosen to run with a six-cylinder turbocharged engine because we believe this offers the best potential within the petrol engine regulations. With the ACO’s commitment to effectively balance the performance of petrol and diesel Le Mans entrants – our hopes are high that we’ll see the closest racing yet in the premiere LMP1 category, said Team Principal George Howard-Chappell.
A total of six AMR-Ones will be built, with the factory team running one car in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup (ILMC) and two cars at selected events. It is expected that AMR will contend selected races in the ILMC 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 in April. The car’s first test will be happening this month.
The driver line up for 2011 will consist of Darren Turner (GB) Stefan Mücke (D) and another yet to be announced driver for the 007 car. Adrian Fernandez (MX), Andy Meyrick (GB) and Harold Primat (CH) will be teaming up to drive the 009 car.
Gallery after the jump.
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nice power figure they have with 2.0 6potter engine there….
but how about the torque….and engine reliability??
btw gulf oil livery could never go wrong on any race car… :D