Zytek Z11SN

Zytek Z11SN
Gibson 015S
Zytek Z11SN
CategoryLMP2
ConstructorZytek Engineering
Designer(s)Tim Holloway
PredecessorZytek 09SC
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit
Suspension (rear)Independent double wishbone pushrod system with horizontal spring/damper unit
Length4,482 mm (176.5 in)[2]
EngineNISMO VK45DE 4,494 cc (274.2 cu in) V8 NA mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionRicardo 6-speed semi-automatic
Power343 kW (460 hp)
Weight900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
FuelTotal Excellium
Shell V-Power
BHP Infiniti
TyresDunlop[3]
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited Kingdom Greaves Motorsport
United Kingdom Jota Sport
United Kingdom Caterham Motorsport
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Martin Brundle
United Kingdom Alex Brundle
Spain Lucas Ordóñez
United Kingdom Simon Dolan
United Kingdom Oliver Turvey
Germany Lucas Luhr
United States Alexander Rossi
United Kingdom Tom Kimber-Smith
Spain Marc Gene
United Kingdom Harry Tincknell
Debut2011 6 Hours of Castellet
Last event2016 4 Hours of Estoril
Teams' Championships3 (2011 LMS (LMP2), 2015 ELMS, 2016 ELMS)
Drivers' Championships3 (2011 LMS (LMP2), 2015 ELMS, 2016 ELMS)

The Zytek Z11SN is an LMP2-class racing car built by Zytek Engineering since 2011. Powered by a 4.5-litre Nissan V8 engine, it is an evolution of the Zytek 07S and the Zytek 09SC, updated for the new Le Mans Prototype regulations that were introduced in 2011. It was predominantly used in the European Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a Greaves Motorsport-entered Z11SN won the LMP2 categories of both contests in 2011.[4] In 2014, Jota Sport won the LMP2 category of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a Z11SN.

In 2015, following Zytek's rebranding to Gibson Technology, the Z11SN was updated to the Gibson 015S.

  1. ^ "2011 Zytek Z11SN Nissan Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. 14 June 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. ^ "Zytek Z11SN – Nissan". European Le Mans Series. Archived from the original on 10 September 2013. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  3. ^ "Dunlop 1–2 at Imola". Dunlop Motorsport. 3 July 2011. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference greaves 2011 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).