Lola-Aston Martin B09/60

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Lola-Aston Martin B09/60
(Aston Martin DBR1-2)
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Category Le Mans Prototype LMP1
Constructor
Designer(s) Julian Sole
Marek Reichman
Predecessor Lola B08/60
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone with adjustable Koni dampers
Length4,634 mm (182.4 in)
Width1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Axle track 1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Wheelbase 2,890 mm (113.8 in)
Engine Aston Martin AM04 6,000 cc (370 cu in) 60° V12, DOHC, 94 x 71.96 mm (bore x stroke), naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission 6-speed sequential manual
Power650 hp (480 kW)
Weightappr. 900 kg (2,000 lb)
Fuel Gulf
Tyres 18" Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut 2009 1000 km of Catalunya
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
27945
Teams' Championships1 (2009 LMS)
Constructors' Championships1 (2009 LMS)
Drivers' Championships1 (2009 LMS)

The Lola-Aston Martin B09/60, also known as the Aston Martin DBR1-2, [2] is a Le Mans Prototype sports car built by Lola Cars International and co-developed with Prodrive for use by Aston Martin Racing. It is the first prototype to bear the Aston Martin name since the AMR1 in 1989. Aston Martin's internal name for the car, DBR1-2, refers to the specific DBR1 chassis which won six races in 1959 en route to clinching the World Sportscar Championship as well as that year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. [2]

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Development

The B09/60 is an evolution of the Lola B08/60 LMP1 design used by Aston Martin Racing in 2008. As before it uses the same racing prepared 6.0 L (370 cu in) V12 engine from the Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 car, but with larger air restrictors allowing for an increase of 50 hp (37 kW) due to using a production-based engine. This V12 is a little heavier, taller and longer than custom-built prototype racing engines. The standard Lola gearbox was replaced by a more compact Xtrac 6-speed which is operated with paddle-shifting. An unusual feature to the car is the rearward brake cooling, which feeds the air to the brakes through two fans, and eliminates brake ducts on the body.

Racing history

Two B09/60s competed in the full Le Mans Series season, while a third car entered under the AMR Eastern Europe banner for Charouz Racing Systems also competed at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the last three races of the LMS. The number 007 car won the Le Mans Series overall, and the number 009 finished fourth.

At Le Mans the B09/60 of Jan Charouz, Tomáš Enge and Stefan Mücke finished fourth behind the factory entries of Peugeot and Audi, as well as being the highest finishing petrol-fuelled car. The 008 car was running as high as 3rd overall in the morning until Anthony Davidson had a collision with a GT1 Aston Martin. Subsequent repairs and a 5-minute stop and go penalty—for causing the collision—dropped the car out of contention.

A Lola Aston Martin competed at the 2010 12 Hours of Sebring, which marked the first time the Lola - Aston Martin entered a race in the United States. The Lowe's-sponsored car finishing the race in 3rd position, three laps behind the two winning Peugeots. No factory cars were entered into the 2010 1000 km of Spa. Three cars were also entered into the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans, although only the 007 and 009 cars were run by Aston Martin Racing; the 008 car was scheduled to be run by the French team Signature-Plus. Both the 008 and 009 cars suffered from problems and had to be retired, leaving only the 007 to finish 6th overall and completing 365 laps, less than it did in 2009. It was the third highest petrol finisher behind Oreca and the LMP2 winner Strakka HPD.

At the 1000 km of Silverstone, the Lola-Aston Martin finished 4th and the highest petrol finisher.

Competition history

Complete Le Mans Series results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete Le Mans Series results
YearEntrantClassDriversNo.Rds.RoundsPts.Pos.
12345
2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing LMP1 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jan Charouz
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Tomáš Enge
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
007All
All
All
CAT
1
SPA
3
POR
2
NÜR
1
SIL
3
391st
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren Turner
Flag of Portugal.svg Miguel Ramos
009All
All
1-3
CAT
Ret
SPA
5
POR
5
NÜR
2
SIL
4
214th
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg AMR Eastern Europe Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Buncombe
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stuart Hall
Flag of Portugal.svg Miguel Ramos
0084-5
4-5
4-5
CAT
SPA
POR
NÜR
3
SIL
9
610th
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing LMP1 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Meyrick
0075
5
5
LEC
SPA
POR
HUN
SIL
NC
NC0
Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam Hancock
Flag of Denmark.svg Juan Barazi
0091
1
1, 5
5
5
LEC
2
SPA
POR
HUN
SIL
4
386th
Flag of France.svg Signature Plus Flag of France.svg Pierre Ragues
Flag of France.svg Franck Mailleux
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vanina Ickx
008All
All
All
LEC
6
SPA
8
POR
3
HUN
3
SIL
6
552nd
2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing LMP1 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
Flag of Austria.svg Christian Klien
0074
4
4
LEC
SPA
IMO
SIL
9
EST
NC0
Sources: [3] [4] [5]

Complete American Le Mans Series results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete American Le Mans Series results
YearEntrantClassDriversNo.Rds.RoundsPts.Pos.
123456789
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing LMP1 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
0071
1
1
SEB
3
ATL 0NC
LMP Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
2
2
LBH
2
LGA MIL LRP MDO ROA MOS
2011 Flag of the United States.svg Muscle Milk Aston Martin Racing LMP1 Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Graf
Flag of Germany.svg Lucas Luhr
Flag of France.svg Romain Dumas
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Pickett
62-9
2-6, 8-9
7
9
LBH
1
LRP
2
MOS
1
MDO
1
ELK
1
BAL
4
LAG
5
ATL
DNF
1242nd
Flag of the United States.svg Greg Pickett
Flag of Germany.svg Klaus Graf
Flag of Germany.svg Lucas Luhr
061
1
1
SEB
DNF
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
0078-9
8-9
8-9
SEB LBH LRP MOS MDO ROA BAL LGA
1
ATL
3
0NC
Sources: [3] [6]

Complete Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Results
YearEntrantClassDriversNo.Rds.RoundsPts.Pos.
1234567
2011 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Kronos Racing
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Marc VDS Racing Team
LMP1 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Vanina Ickx
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Bas Leinders
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Maxime Martin
223
3
3
SEB
SPA
LMS
7
IMO
SIL
ATL
ZHU
0NC
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Martin Racing Flag of Austria.svg Christian Klien
Flag of Mexico.svg Adrian Fernández
Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Harold Primat
Flag of Germany.svg Stefan Mücke
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Meyrick
0075
5-6
5-7
6-7
7
SEB
SPA
LMS
IMO
SIL
9
ATL
3
ZHU
6
226th
Sources: [3] [7]

References

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  2. 1 2 Woulter Melissen (14 April 2009). "Lola-Aston Martin B09/60". SpeedTV.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 18 April 2009.
  3. 1 2 3 "Complete Archive of Lola Aston Martin DBR1-2". Racing Sports Cars. pp.  1, 2 . Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  4. "LeMans Series (LMS) – Season 2009". Speedsport Magazine. pp.  1, 2, 3. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  5. "LeMans Series (LMS) – Season 2010". Speedsport Magazine. pp.  1, 2, 3. Archived from the original on 15 April 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  6. ""LM" P1 Championship Point Standings" (PDF). IMSA. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  7. "Provisional Teams Classification" (PDF). Automobile Club de l'Ouest. 13 November 2011. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 November 2011. Retrieved 9 January 2025.