DeltaWing

DeltaWing
ConstructorAll American Racers
Designer(s)Ben Bowlby
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisAston Martin AMR-One tub[3] with Recyclable Energy Absorbing Matrix System bodywork panels
Length183.07 in (465.0 cm)
Width78.74 in (200.0 cm)
Height40.55 in (103.0 cm)
Axle track23.6 in (600 mm) (front)
66.93 in (1,700 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase120.8 in (3,070 mm)
Engine1.9 L (120 cu in) I4 turbocharged Rear Mid-Engine (2013–)
Transmission5-speed (2012–2015)
6-speed (2016–) sequential manual , torque-vectoring differential
Weight1,047 lb (475 kg) (no fuel or driver, 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans) 1,360 lb (620 kg) (no fuel or driver, 2016 team estimate)
FuelLe Mans Shell E10 petro 98RON
TiresMichelin
Bridgestone
Continental
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Highcroft Racing
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Marino Franchitti
Germany Michael Krumm
Japan Satoshi Motoyama
Spain Lucas Ordóñez
United States Gunnar Jeannette
United Kingdom Katherine Legge
Debut2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
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The DeltaWing is a racing car designed by British race car designer and engineer Ben Bowlby and debuted at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans. The entry was run under the Project 56 name, composed of Ben Bowlby (design), Dan Gurney's All American Racers (constructor), Duncan Dayton's Highcroft Racing (racing team) and International Motor Sports Association owner Don Panoz (managing partner). Nissan's NISMO division provided the engine in return for naming rights for part of 2012.

The DeltaWing was built and maintained at Panoz headquarters in Braselton, Georgia, US.

  1. ^ "2012 – Deltawing – 24 Hours of Le Mans (pamphlet)". Michelin. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "DeltaWing Le Mans 24 Hour in 2012 Technical Features". DeltaWing Racing Cars. June 9, 2011. Archived from the original on October 10, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
  3. ^ Fuller, Michael J. (September 13, 2011). "9.13.11". Mulsanne's Corner. Archived from the original on October 15, 2011. Retrieved October 6, 2011.