HPD ARX-03

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, joined by two 03bs for Level 5 Motorsports. In the 2014 FIA World Endurance Championship, Strakka Racing and JRM Racing campaigned a single 03a each, joined by a single-car 03b entry by Starworks Motorsport in LMP2.

HPD ARX-03a/b/c
The No. 21 ARX-03c during the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CategoryLe Mans Prototype LMP1 and LMP2
ConstructorHPD (Wirth)
Designer(s)Nick Wirth
PredecessorAcura ARX-01, Acura ARX-02
SuccessorHPD ARX-04b
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon 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
Width2000 mm
Height1030 mm
Engine03a/c: Honda AR6-LMV8 3.4-litre naturally aspirated V8
03b: Honda HR28TT 2.8-litre V6 turbocharged
TransmissionHPD-Hewland 6 sequential with manual paddle-operated selection
Weight900 kg
FuelIMSA: VP MS100 E10, 100-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol
WEC:Elf LM24 E10, 101-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol
TyresMichelin
Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants Muscle Milk Pickett Racing
JRM
Strakka Racing
Starworks Motorsport
Level 5 Motorsports
Extreme Speed Motorsports
Debut2012 12 Hours of Sebring
First win2012 12 Hours of Sebring
Last win2013 Petit Le Mans
Last event2013 Petit Le Mans
RacesWins
4034
Teams' Championships5 2012 FIA WEC LMP2
2012 ALMS P2
2013 ALMS P2
2012 ALMS P1
2013 ALMS P1
Constructors' Championships4 2012 ALMS P2
2013 ALMS P2
2012 ALMS P1
2013 ALMS P1
Drivers' Championships4 2012 ALMS P2
2013 ALMS P2
2012 ALMS P1
2013 ALMS P1
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