Pilbeam MP84

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Pilbeam MP84 [1] [2]
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Category LMP675/SR2
Designer(s) Mike Pilbeam
Successor Pilbeam MP91
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis
Suspension Unequal length wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, inboard rocker arms
Length4,455 mm (175.4 in)
Width1,900 mm (75 in)
Axle track 1,500 mm (59 in) (front)
1,600 mm (63 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100 in)
Engine Peugeot/Sodemo or AER P14 (Nissan VQ) 3.0–3.4 L (183.1–207.5 cu in) 60° DOHC V6, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined
Transmission Hewland NMT 6-speed sequential
Power350–385 hp (261–287 kW)
Weight675 kg (1,488 lb)
Competition history
Debut 1999 SportsRacing World Cup Barcelona [3]

The Pilbeam MP84 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Pilbeam, for sports car racing, conforming to the FIA's LMP675/SR2 class, and produced between 1999 and 2005. [4]

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References

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