Duqueine D-08

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Duqueine D-08
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Category LMP3
Constructor Duqueine Engineering
Designer(s) Olivier Miriel
Predecessor Norma M30
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon Monocoque
Suspension (front)Double triangle, pushers - rockers, with 3-way shock absorbers, Adjustable anti-roll bars & 3rd adjustable element front and rear
Suspension (rear)As Front
Length4600mm
Width1900mm
Wheelbase 2940mm
Engine Nissan VK56 V8 5.6L
Transmission 6-speed sequential gearbox XTrac 1152
Power455hp
Weight960kg
FuelVarious
LubricantsVarious
Brakes AP Racing ventilated discs, 6-pot caliper
Tyres Michelin
Competition history
Debut 2020 Le Mans Cup
RacesWinsTitles
160467
Teams' Championships3 (2021 European Le Mans Series), (2020 Le Mans Cup), (2023 Prototype Cup Germany)
Drivers' Championships4 (2021 European Le Mans Series), (2020 Le Mans Cup), (2022 Prototype Challenge), (2023 Prototype Cup Germany)

The Duqueine D-08 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 built to ACO 2020 2nd Generation Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. It was designed, and built by Duqueine Engineering, which bought out Norma Auto Concept. [2] The car is the successor to the Norma M30. The car can be built from its predecessor, and is set to be eligible in a series of Championships worldwide, such as the European Le Mans Series, and the IMSA Prototype Challenge. [3] While the car was launched on the weekend of the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was not physically seen until September 2019, with the car at Le Mans being a repainted M30. [4] [5] [6]

Developmental history

On 23 May 2018, the Automobile Club de I'Ouest announced a brief outline for the 2020 Generation 2 Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) regulations, alongside new chassis models from four approved manufacturers – Onroak Automotive (Ligier), Duqueine Automotive (Norma), ADESS AG and Ginetta being announced as granted homologation for the new ruleset. [7] On 7 February 2019, the ACO announced the new 2nd Generation Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) regulations, with full implementation due by 2021, and with the cars being expected to be raced from 2020 to 2024. [8]

Following the unveiling of the car in June 2019, the car underwent its shakedown at Le Pôle Mécanique Alès-Cévennes, with Romain Dumas, at the wheel, before testing moved to the Circuit Paul Ricard, with Nico Jamin at the wheel. David Droux was also involved in the tests. The tests were delayed, due to Duqueine being the last constructor to receive the new, upsized Nissan V8. [9] [10] The car had its public track debut during the post-season testing for the 2019 European Le Mans Series, at the Algarve International Circuit, in Portimão, alongside the Ligier JS P320. [11]

Key differences between the Norma M30 and the Duqueine D-08 include a re-designed front-splitter, modified side pods, a new engine cover and rear wing. [6] Compared to the other 2020 LMP3 cars, the D-08 was 10 kg heavier for the 2020 season, due to a weight penalty being imposed on the car as a result of a late submission of homologation paperwork. [12]

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References

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  2. ↑ Dagys, John. "Duqueine Mobility Acquires Norma – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved 2019-11-20.
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