Norma M14

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Norma M14
[1]
Category WSC
Constructor Norma Auto Concept
Production1995
Predecessor Norma M6
Successor Norma M2000
Technical specifications [2]
Chassis Carbon fiber
Engine Buick 4,500 cc (4.5 L; 274.6 cu in) V6 N/A mid-mounted
Transmission Hewland 5-speed sequential
Power550 hp (558 PS; 410 kW)
Weight868 kg (1,913.6 lb)
Brakes AP carbon discs
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Flag of France.svg SBF Racing
Notable drivers Flag of France.svg Dominique Lacaud
Flag of France.svg Patrice Roussel
Flag of France.svg Edouard Sezionale
Flag of France.svg Sylvain Boulay
Debut 1999 24 Hours of Daytona
Last event1999 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
10000
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Norma M14 is a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing car designed, developed and built by French constructor Norma for competition in sports car racing. One chassis was built. [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Racing history

In 1995, the Norma factory team returned to compete at Le Mans with a new open cockpit design for their World Sports Car class prototype. The car entered in prequalifying for the race and made the entry list. However, they would not qualify for the race, sustaining engine issues. [7]

The chassis would reappear in 1999 in the United States Road Racing Championship at the hands of SBF racing. The team entered the 24 Hours of Daytona with drivers Patrice Roussel, Edouard Sezionale and Sylvain Boulay. They would retire from the race with exhaust issues and it would be the final race of the car's troubled and brief career. [8]

References

  1. "lm-95-norma-buick-m14-n6-1". www.passionlemans.fr. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. "NORMA AUTO CONCEPT | Les voitures / Cars". NORMA AUTO CONCEPT | Présentation (in French). Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  3. "Norma M14 specs, lap times, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  4. "NORMA AUTO CONCEPT | Les voitures / Cars". NORMA AUTO CONCEPT | Présentation (in French). Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  5. "Norma M14 - All Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  6. "Chassis M14-01 - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  7. "Le Mans 24 Hours 1995 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  8. "Daytona 24 Hours 1999 - Race Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.