Acura ARX-02a

Acura ARX-02a
ARX-02a at 2009 GP of Long Beach
CategoryLe Mans Prototype (LMP1)
ConstructorAcura (Wirth)
Designer(s)Nick Wirth
PredecessorAcura ARX-01
SuccessorHPD ARX-03
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar
Axle track2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Wheelbase2,900 mm (114.2 in)
EngineAcura LM-AR7 4.0 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weightappr. 900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States de Ferran Motorsports
United States Highcroft Racing
Notable driversAustralia David Brabham
United States Scott Sharp
Brazil Gil de Ferran
France Simon Pagenaud
Debut2009 12 Hours of Sebring
First win2009 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach
Last win2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships
Last event2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
10887
Constructors' Championships1 (2009 ALMS)
Drivers' Championships1 (2009 ALMS)

The Acura ARX-02a was a Le Mans Prototype constructed by Acura for competition in the LMP1 category of the American Le Mans Series.[2] It was Acura's second Le Mans Prototype, following their ARX-01 which competed in the LMP2 category.

  1. ^ Michael J. Fuller. "2009 Acura ARX-02a". Mulsannescorner.com. Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
  2. ^ "Acura unveils new ARX-02a LMP1 contender". Planetlemans.com. 2009-01-26. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-21.