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13 Apr 2003, 02:57 (Ref:567808)
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Closed Cockpit LMP750
Does anyone know if the 2004 rules allow closed cockpit cars in the smaller LMP class? I would be great to see a bunch of little Bently look-alikes running around the track.
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13 Apr 2003, 08:12 (Ref:567908)
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Re: Closed Cockpit LMP750
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13 Apr 2003, 10:31 (Ref:568000)
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What's the point. I've often thought about it, but you might as well then go and put a big engine in it, and some ballast and you have a GTP...
I think though it might be a better way to go about designing a GTP, imagine if someone took an MG and put an Audi engine in it, and a roof. Then you can stategically place the ballast in the car to suit you. I think it'd be really nice looking. But i think there probably are some aero issues, like no enough power to make it worth while lugging a bulge around on the top, something like that... |
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15 Apr 2003, 04:00 (Ref:569741)
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Actually, coupes are more aerodynamic than open cars, but more difficult to get a closed car down to the weight minimum.
As to LM675, it is actually more expensive to build a car down to that weight than to 900kg...that is part of the reason for the change to LM2/LM750, and making it a secondary, rather than a primary class next year.. |
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