Acura ARX-02a
The Acura ARX-02a was a Le Mans Prototype constructed by Acura for competition in the LMP1 category of the American Le Mans Series. It was Acura's second Le Mans Prototype, following their ARX-01 which competed in the LMP2 category.
ARX-02a at 2009 GP of Long Beach | |||||||||
| Category | Le Mans Prototype (LMP1) | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Acura (Wirth) | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Nick Wirth | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Acura ARX-01 | ||||||||
| Successor | HPD ARX-03 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre and aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Axle track | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Acura LM-AR7 4.0 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual | ||||||||
| Weight | appr. 900 kg (1,984.2 lb) | ||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | de Ferran Motorsports Highcroft Racing | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | David Brabham Scott Sharp Gil de Ferran Simon Pagenaud | ||||||||
| Debut | 2009 12 Hours of Sebring | ||||||||
| First win | 2009 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach | ||||||||
| Last win | 2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships | ||||||||
| Last event | 2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 1 (2009 ALMS) | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 1 (2009 ALMS) | ||||||||
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