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The '''HPD ARX-03a''', ''' |
The '''HPD ARX-03a''', '''ARX-03b''', and '''ARX-03c''' are [[Le Mans Prototypes]] [[auto racing|race cars]] developed by [[Honda Performance Development]] in 2012. The 03a model utilizes a [[Honda]] [[V8 engine]] for use in the LMP1 category, while the 03b uses a [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[V6 engine]] for the LMP2 category. Three teams have already announced their use of the ARX-03 in the [[FIA World Endurance Championship]] and the [[American Le Mans Series]], as well as at the [[24 Hours of Le Mans]]. [[Muscle Milk Motorsports|Muscle Milk Pickett Racing]] have purchased an 03a for use in the [[American Le Mans Series]],<ref name="Muscle Milk">{{cite web | url = http://www.americanlemans.com/primary1.php?cat=news|16454 | title = Muscle Milk Pickett Racing turns to HPD for ALMS assault | publisher = [[American Le Mans Series]] | work = americanlemans.com | date = 2011-12-19 | accessdate = 2012-01-04}}</ref> joined by two 03bs for [[Level 5 Motorsports]].<ref name="Level 5">{{cite web | url = http://www.endurance-info.com/version2/actualite-endurance-9123.html | title = Le premier équipage Level 5 Motorsports connu... | publisher = Endurance-Info | work = endurance-info.com | language = French | last = Mercier | first = Laurent | date = 2011-12-26 | accessdate = 2012-01-04}}</ref> In the FIA World Endurance Championship, [[Strakka Racing]] and [[Sumo Power|JRM Racing]] will campaign a single 03a each,<ref name="Strakka">{{cite web | url = http://www.planetlemans.com/2011/09/11/strakka-racing-to-enter-wec-with-new-hpd-arx-03a/ | title = Strakka Racing to enter WEC with new HPD ARX-03a | work = Planet Le Mans | work = planetlemans.com | date = 2011-09-11 | accessdate = 2012-01-04}}</ref> joined by a single-car 03b entry by [[Starworks Motorsport]] in LMP2. |
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==Notable Victories== |
==Notable Victories== |
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| Category | Le Mans Prototype LMP1 and LMP2 | ||||||
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| Constructor | Honda Performance Development | ||||||
| Predecessor | Acura ARX-01 | ||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone with adjustable toe, camber, ride heights. Four-way damber units with separate coil springs, pushrods with anti-roll bars | ||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone with adjustable toe, camber, ride heights. Four-way damber units with separate coil springs, pushrods with anti-roll bars | ||||||
| Width | 2000 mm | ||||||
| Height | 1030 mm | ||||||
| Engine | 03a: Honda AR6-LMV8 3.4 litre naturally aspirated V8 03b: Honda HR28TT 2.8 litre V6 turbocharged | ||||||
| Transmission | HPD-Hewland 6 sequential with manual paddle-operated selection | ||||||
| Weight | 900 kg | ||||||
| Fuel | IMSA: VP MS100 E10, 100-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol WEC: – Shell LM24 E10, 101-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol | ||||||
| Tyres | Michelin Dunlop | ||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable entrants |  Muscle Milk Pickett Racing JRM Strakka Racing Starworks Motorsport Level 5 Motorsports Extreme Speed Motorsports | ||||||
| Debut | 2012 12 Hours of Sebring | ||||||
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The HPD ARX-03a, ARX-03b, and ARX-03c are Le Mans Prototypes race cars developed by Honda Performance Development in 2012. The 03a model utilizes a Honda V8 engine for use in the LMP1 category, while the 03b uses a turbocharged V6 engine for the LMP2 category. Three teams have already announced their use of the ARX-03 in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the American Le Mans Series, as well as at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Muscle Milk Pickett Racing have purchased an 03a for use in the American Le Mans Series,[1] joined by two 03bs for Level 5 Motorsports.[2] In the FIA World Endurance Championship, Strakka Racing and JRM Racing will campaign a single 03a each,[3] joined by a single-car 03b entry by Starworks Motorsport in LMP2.
Notable Victories
At the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans, the LMP2 entry from Starworks Motorsport placed first in their class. This was the Starworks team's first attempt at the historic race. Earlier in the year, the team won the LMP2 class of the WEC 2012 12 Hours of Sebring and placed third overall. Level 5 Motorsports also placed first in the ALMS P2 class and fourth overall.
At the 2012 Baltimore Sports Car Challenge, the No. 055 Level 5 Motorsports HPD ARX-03b driven by Christophe Bouchut was the overall winner in an American LeMans Series race, giving the team its first victory in the sport.
At the 2013 12 Hours of Sebring Level 5 Motorsports placed first in the P2 class, the team's third win in a row at Sebring with Honda cars.
Gallery
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HPD ARX 03a, JRM -
HPD ARX 03a, Muscle Milk Pickett -
HPD ARX-03b, Starworks
References
- ^ "Muscle Milk Pickett Racing turns to HPD for ALMS assault". americanlemans.com. American Le Mans Series. 2011-12-19. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ Mercier, Laurent (2011-12-26). "Le premier équipage Level 5 Motorsports connu..." endurance-info.com (in French). Endurance-Info. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ "Strakka Racing to enter WEC with new HPD ARX-03a". planetlemans.com. 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
External links
- HPD ARX-03a - Racecar Engineering, HPD ARX-03a, 14 March 2012
