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Pilbeam MP91

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Pilbeam MP91[1]
CategoryLMP675/LMP2
Designer(s)Mike Pilbeam
PredecessorPilbeam MP84
SuccessorPilbeam MP93
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis, steel roll hoop
SuspensionUnequal length wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, inboard rocker arms
Length4,455 mm (175.4 in)
Width1,900 mm (75 in)
Axle track1,500 mm (59 in) (front)
1,600 mm (63 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100 in)
EngineJPX Mader Willman 6[2] 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) 120° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Judd XV675 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland NMT 6-speed sequential
Power520–580 hp (390–430 kW)
Weight690 kg (1,520 lb)
Competition history
Debut2003 12 Hours of Sebring[3][4]
MP91 variation

The Pilbeam MP91 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Pilbeam, for sports car racing, conforming to LMP675 (later LMP2) class rules and regulations, and produced between 2003 and 2005. It is an evolution of the previous MP84.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mulsanne's Corner: 2003 Pilbeam MP91". www.mulsannescorner.com.
  2. ^ "Pilbeam MP91 group LMP2 (2003) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  3. ^ "Pilbeam MP91". Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Pilbeam MP91". Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Pilbeam Judd 2003 MP91".