Pilbeam MP84

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Pilbeam MP84[1][2]
CategoryLMP675/SR2
Designer(s)Mike Pilbeam
SuccessorPilbeam MP91
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis
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)
EnginePeugeot/Sodemo or AER P14 (Nissan VQ) 3.0–3.4 L (183.1–207.5 cu in) 60° DOHC V6, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined
TransmissionHewland NMT 6-speed sequential
Power350–385 hp (261–287 kW)
Weight675 kg (1,488 lb)
Competition history
Debut1999 SportsRacing World Cup Barcelona[3]

The Pilbeam MP84 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Pilbeam, for sports car racing, conforming to the FIA's LMP675/SR2 class, and produced between 1999 and 2005.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ D, Nick (April 24, 2016). "2001 Pilbeam MP84 | Race Car".
  2. ^ "1999 - 2001 Pilbeam MP84 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. ^ "Pilbeam MP84 group SR2 (1999) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  4. ^ "Pilbeam MP84". Retrieved 16 October 2022.