Acura ARX-01

Acura ARX-01
HPD ARX-01
CategoryLe Mans Prototype (LMP2)
ConstructorAcura (Wirth)
Designer(s)Nick Wirth
SuccessorAcura ARX-02
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, coil springs over damper, anti-roll bar
Axle track2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Wheelbase2,870 mm (113.0 in)
Engine01a, 01B, 01C, 01e: Acura/HPD LM-V8 3.4-litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted.
01d, 01g: HPD HR28TT 2.8-litre V6 turbocharged, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weightappr. 825 kg (1,818.8 lb)
FuelEPIC Ethanol E10 (ALMS)
BP Ultimate (other competitions)
LubricantsCastrol EDGE
TyresMichelin, Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Andretti Green Racing
United States Highcroft Racing
Mexico Fernández Racing
United States de Ferran Motorsports
United Kingdom Strakka Racing
United Kingdom RML
United States Level 5 Motorsports
Notable driversAustralia David Brabham
United States Scott Sharp
Brazil Gil de Ferran
France Simon Pagenaud
United Kingdom Marino Franchitti
France Franck Montagny
United Kingdom James Rossiter
Brazil Tony Kanaan
United States Bryan Herta
Mexico Luis Díaz
Mexico Adrian Fernández
United States Scott Tucker
France Christophe Bouchut
United Kingdom Danny Watts
United Kingdom Jonny Kane
Debut2007 12 Hours of Sebring
First win2007 12 Hours of Sebring
Last win2011 Petit Le Mans
Last event2011 Petit Le Mans
RacesWins
5724
Teams' Championships3 (2009 ALMS LMP2, 2010 ALMS LMP, 2011 ALMS LMP2)
Constructors' Championships2 (2009 ALMS LMP2, 2010 ALMS LMP)
Drivers' Championships3 (2009 ALMS LMP2, 2010 ALMS LMP, 2011 ALMS LMP2)

The Acura ARX-01, later known as the HPD ARX-01, is a series of Le Mans Prototypes built for sports car racing, specifically in the American Le Mans Series, Le Mans Series, and at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It is the first purpose-built race car by the Acura division of Honda Motor Company, part of their multi-year program to eventually compete in endurance race. The car debuted in 2007 in the American Le mans Series before expanding to customers in Europe. Over the years various specifications of the ARX-01 chassis have been developed, each signified by a letter suffix. In 2010 Acura withdrew their name from the program and Honda Performance Development which developed the car for Acura continued the program into 2011.

  1. ^ Michael J. Fuller. "2007–2011 Acura/HPD ARX-01a, b, c, d, e, & g". Mulsannescorner.com. Retrieved January 5, 2012.