Aston Martin AMR-One
| Category | Le Mans Prototype LMP1 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Aston Martin Racing (Prodrive) |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone with push rod Koni dampers, 3rd spring/damper, front ARB |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers and 3rd spring/damper |
| Length | 4,640 mm (182.7 in) |
| Width | 1,990 mm (78.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115.4 in) |
| Engine | Aston Martin 2,000 cc (120 cu in) straight six, turbocharged, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual |
| Weight | Appr. 900 kg (2,000 lb) |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |  Aston Martin Racing |
| Notable drivers |  Stefan Mücke Darren Turner Adrián Fernández Harold Primat Andy Meyrick |
| Debut | 2011 6 Hours of Castellet |
Development
The Aston Martin AMR-One is a Le Mans Prototype sports car built by Prodrive's Aston Martin Racing arm. To meet the new regulations bought in by the ACO for endurance racing, the AMR-One is powered by a downsized, 2.0 litre turbocharged straight six petrol engine and also features a blade-fin behind the cockpit.[1] The AMR-One is build around a light carbon fibre monocoque chassis with a new open top bodywork, opposite to the Peugeot-Audi trend of closed car.
The Aston Martin has a very high belt-line, broad shapes and few surface breaks. The front of the car is designed to develop minimal downforce and to force as much air into the ducts. The air then moves through the car instead of over the top. There are numerous ducts inside the high bodywork, one for brake cooling, 2 through the side vents and 1 for rear gearbox cooling. One air scoop is in place to feed the turbocharger. 2 side ducts on the rear of the car are for rear-brake cooling. The exhaust exits at the bottom of the vertical fin.
Racing History
2011
Six AMR-Ones are expected to be built, with Aston Martin Racing participating in several international endurance events in 2011, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.[1] At the 6 Hours of Castellet, the new AMR-One qualified 5 seconds behind the Pescarolo. In the race things took a downturn and the AMR-One finished way down the order.
References
- ^ a b c "Aston Martin AMR-One". Aston Martin. Retrieved 2011-03-08.