 Aston Martin DBS V8, RHAM/1 at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2009 | |
| Category | Le Mans Racer, Sports car racing |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Robin Hamilton, Aston Martin Lagonda LTD |
| Designer(s) | Robin Hamilton |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Highly modified Aston Martin DBS V8 (DBSV8/10038/RC) Fibre glass panels, lowered roof and front bonnet line |
| Suspension (front) | Unequal wishbones, front anti-roll bar |
| Suspension (rear) | Reduced width De Dion tube, radius arms, trailing links, Koni dampers, custom coil springs, nylon mountings |
| Length | 15 ft 4.5 in (4,580 mm) |
| Width | 6 ft 4 in (1,930 mm) |
| Height | 4 ft 0.25 in (1,230 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 8 ft 06 in (2,610 mm) |
| Engine | RH developed Aston Martin 5,340 cc Alloy V8, Twin-OHC per bank, Twin Garrett AiResearch turbos, Bosch fuel injection (1979) FR Layout 1977: 188 mph (303 km/h), 492 bhp (367 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (Max 510 bhp @7000 rpm) 1979: 190 mph (310 km/h), 600 bhp @ 6,000 rpm (Max 800 bhp @ 7,000 rpm) |
| Transmission | Custom built ZF 5-speed Manual Close ratio 5th gear AP 3 plate clutch (77), 4 plate (79) Modified LSD |
| Weight | 1977: 1516 kg (54%-46%, F-R) 1979: 1,486 kg |
| Tyres | Custom made Dunlop |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |  SAS Robin Hamilton Robin Hamilton Ault & Wiborg Ltd |
| Notable drivers | Mike Salmon Robin Hamilton David Preece Derek Bell |
| Debut | 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans |
The Aston Martin RHAM/1 was a highly modified Aston Martin DBS V8 racing car, developed by Robin Hamilton, built with the intention of racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. After development by Hamilton, RHAM/1 competed in the 1977 and 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 17th overall and 3rd in the GTP class in the 1977 race. The car has also held the World Land Speed Record, for towing a caravan, at the speed of 124.91 mph.