Norma M2000

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Norma M2000 [1]
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Category LMP900/Grand-Am SR/SRP
Constructor Norma
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bars
Length4,610 mm (181 in)
Width1,980 mm (78 in)
Height1,020 mm (40 in)
Wheelbase 2,870 mm (113 in)
Engine Mader-BMW 4.0 L (240 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Ford 6.0 L (370 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined longitudinally mounted
Transmission 6-speed manual
Power500–621 hp (373–463 kW)
300–502 lb⋅ft (407–681 N⋅m)
Weight956 kilograms (2,108 lb)
Competition history
Debut 2001 24 Hours of Daytona [2]

The Norma M2000 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and produced by French constructor Norma, for competition in sports car racing, between 2000 and 2003. [3]

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References

  1. "Norma M2000 HMR, 2000 [Auta5P ID:10619 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  2. "Norma M2000" . Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  3. "Prueba Norma M20FC, la teoría". 8000vueltas.com. December 30, 2011.