Pilbeam MP93

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Pilbeam MP93 [1]
Pilbeam MP100
Pilbeam MP93.jpg
Category LMP2
Designer(s) Mike Pilbeam, Peter Bowes, Jon Gardam
Predecessor Pilbeam MP91
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis, steel roll hoop
Suspension Unequal length wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, inboard rocker arms
Length4,584 mm (180.5 in)
Width1,990 mm (78 in)
Wheelbase 2,854 mm (112.4 in)
Engine JPX Mader Willman 6 [2] 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) 120° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Judd XV675 3.4 L (207.5 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Mountune-Ford 2.0 L (122.0 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined
Transmission Hewland NMT 6-speed sequential
Power520–580 hp (390–430 kW)
Weight725–775 kg (1,598–1,709 lb)
Competition history
Debut 2005 24 Hours of Le Mans [3]

The Pilbeam MP93, and its direct evolution, the Pilbeam MP100, [4] are sports prototype race cars, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Pilbeam, for sports car racing, conforming to LMP2 class rules and regulations, and produced between 2005 and 2014. It is an evolution of the previous MP84. [5] [6] [7]

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