ADESS-03

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ADESS-03
Category Le Mans Prototype (LMP3)
Constructor ADESS AG
Designer(s) Stéphane Chosse
Successor ADESS-03 Evo
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Independent double wishbones with adjustable dampers
Suspension (rear)Independent double wishbones with adjustable dampers
Length4643mm
Width1890mm
Height1050mm
Wheelbase 2968mm
Engine Nissan VK50DE 5.0L V8
Gibson GL458 4.5 L V8 naturally aspirated
Transmission X-Trac 6-speed sequential manual
Weight930kg
FuelVarious
Brakes Brembo 6 Piston Ø 355 mm x 32 mm front and rear steel discs
Tyres Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Atlantic Racing Team
Flag of the United States.svg ANSA Motorsports
Flag of the Republic of China.svg AAI Motorsports
Flag of Luxembourg.svg DKR Engineering
Technical
Debut2015 4 Hours of Fuji
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
17010
Teams' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The ADESS-03 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 built to ACO Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. It was designed and built by ADESS AG. The car had its competition debut at the 2015 4 Hours of Fuji. The car also serves as a base for the GreenGT LMPH2G and H24 Hydrogen powered Le Mans Prototype.

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Development

In 2013, the ACO announced a new category of Le Mans Prototypes, known as LMP3, which would replace the previous Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) class in 2015. [1] [2] Initially, the car was meant to be made by LAS Motorsport, a joint venture between Sebastien Loeb Racing, ADESS AG, as well as SORA Racing. [3] Under the initial agreement, Sebastien Loeb Racing would be in charge of development and assembly, while ADESS AG would be in charge of the design and homologation of the car, and SORA Racing handling production. [4] However, when the car was launched on 9 June 2015, it was known instead as the ADESS-03, with no branding on the car from Sebastien Loeb Racing, SORA Racing, or LAS Motorsport. [5] The car was had its first shakedown test performed at the Hockenheimring, on 16 September 2015 with customer AAI Motorsports. [6] The car has been known to have reliability issues stemming from its driveshaft angles, as well as issues with its gull-wing style doors. [7]

GreenGT LMPH2G

The GreenGT LMPH2G at the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans Mission H24's Hydrogen power racing car (48152409586).jpg
The GreenGT LMPH2G at the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans

The ADESS-03 Served as a base for the GreenGT LMPH2G, which was developed by GreenGT which in 2013 attempted to field a Garage 56 effort at Le Mans with a hydrogen-powered prototype, then known as the GreenGT H2, but did not ultimately participate in the race. The car is powered by a 650bhp hydrogen fuel-cell power plant, with power output capable of being increased by up to 335bhp through an energy-retrieval system. [8]

During the weekend of the 2018 4 Hours of Spa Francorchamps, the car was demonstrated by former Le Mans winner Yannick Dalmas, while GreenGT also did demonstrations of refuelling in the pitlane. The car's hydrogen is contained in sealed tanks at 700-bar pressure. [9] It was later announced that the car would participate in the pre-race proceedings at the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the car set to run a demonstration lap of the full Circuit de la Sarthe. [10]

GreenGT H24

The GreenGT H24 competing in the 2022 Road to Le Mans. RichelmiH24.png
The GreenGT H24 competing in the 2022 Road to Le Mans.

The ADESS-03 Evo also serves as the base for the GreenGT H24 car.


Competition history

2015-2016 Asian Le Mans Series

The car had its debut in the 2015 4 Hours of Fuji, the inaugural round of the 2015-2016 Asian Le Mans Series, where the 2 cars campaigned by Team AAI retired. For the 2nd round of the series at Sepang, the #89 car finished 2nd in the LMP3 class, before the #88 ended the season for team AAI with a pole at the 4th Round at Sepang, but failed to finish the race.

2016-2017 Asian Le Mans Series

For the 2016-2017 Asian Le Mans Series, Team AAI scaled down its involvement in the LMP3 class, with the team only participating in the last round of the series at Sepang, with a single car entry. The #93 car retired from the race. [11]

2018 Michelin Encore

Atlantic Racing Team ran one car in the end of season Michelin Encore. [12] The single car finished 15th of the 20 cars on the grid. [13]

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