Aston Martin DBR9
The Aston Martin DBR9 is a racing car built by Aston Martin Racing, debuting in 2005 and racing actively in international sportscar racing until the end of GT1 category in 2011. The name DBR9 is derived from the original 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning DBR1 car, named for then-owner David Brown, which not only won the 24 Hour race in 1959 but also the World Sportscar title. The car is most famous for taking two LMGT1 class wins at Le Mans 24 Hours (2007 and 2008) by the Aston Martin Racing factory team.
An Aston Martin DBR9 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 | |
| Category | GT1 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Aston Martin Prodrive |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium frame, with Carbon fibre panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers |
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers |
| Length | 4,687 mm (184.5 in) |
| Width | 1,978 mm (77.9 in) |
| Height | 1,195 mm (47.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,741 mm (107.9 in) |
| Engine | Aston Martin 6,000 cc (6.0 L; 366.1 cu in), all aluminium, DOHC, 48 valve V12 naturally aspirated, 625 bhp (466 kW; 634 PS), 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft), front-engined, longitudinally mounted |
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual |
| Weight | 1,170 kg (2,579 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants | Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Racing BMS Aston Martin Racing Larbre Team Modena Jetalliance Racing |
| Debut | 2005 12 Hours of Sebring |
| Teams' Championships | 2 (2006 LMS) (2011 FIA GT1) |
| Constructors' Championships | 1 (2006 FIA GT) |
| Drivers' Championships | 1 (2006 LMS) |
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