Acura ARX-02a

Acura ARX-02a
	ARX-02a at 2009 GP of Long Beach
Category	Le Mans Prototype (LMP1)
Constructor	Acura (Wirth)
Designer(s)	Nick Wirth
Predecessor	Acura ARX-01
Successor	HPD ARX-03
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre and aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone, torsion springs and damper, anti-roll bar
Axle track	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Engine	Acura LM-AR7 4.0 litre V8 naturally aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	6-speed sequential manual
Weight	appr. 900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
Tyres	Michelin
Competition history
Notable entrants	de Ferran Motorsports ; Highcroft Racing
Notable drivers	David Brabham; Scott Sharp; Gil de Ferran; Simon Pagenaud
Debut	2009 12 Hours of Sebring
First win	2009 American Le Mans Series at Long Beach
Last win	2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships
Last event	2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships
Constructors' Championships	1 (2009 ALMS)
Drivers' Championships	1 (2009 ALMS)

The Acura ARX-02a was a Le Mans Prototype constructed by Acura for competition in the LMP1 category of the American Le Mans Series. It was Acura's second Le Mans Prototype, following their ARX-01 which competed in the LMP2 category.

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