Courage C65

Courage C65[1][2][3]
CategoryLMP675/LMP2
ConstructorCourage Compétition
Designer(s)Paolo Catone (original)
Production2003-2006
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, pushrods and horizontally-located dynamic shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pushrods and horizontally-located dynamic shock absorbers
Length4,650 mm (183.1 in)
Width1,970 mm (77.6 in)
Axle track1,750 mm (68.9 in) (front)
1,600 mm (63.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,790 mm (109.8 in)
EngineJudd XV675 3,397 cc (207.3 cu in) 32-valve, DOHC V8, naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted, rear wheel drive
Mecachrome-Ford 3,398 cc (207.4 cu in) 32-valve, DOHC V8, naturally-aspirated, rear wheel drive
Ford-AER 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) 16-valve, DOHC I4, turbocharged, mid-mounted, rear wheel drive
AER P07/MG XP-20 (Rover K-series) 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) 16-valve, DOHC I4, turbocharged, mid-mounted, rear wheel drive
TransmissionHewland TLS 6-speed sequential manual
Power500–550 hp (370–410 kW)
Weight738–791 kg (1,627–1,744 lb)
BrakesCarbon or steel disc brakes
TyresPirelli
Michelin
Goodyear
Yokohama
Competition history

The Courage C65 was a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) race car, designed, developed, and built by French constructor Courage in 2003, and used in international sports car races until 2006.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "2004 Courage C65 AER Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "2006 Courage C65 Mecachrome Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. ^ "2005 Courage C65 Ford Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  4. ^ "Mulsanne's Corner: 2003-2005 Courage C65 LMP2". www.mulsannescorner.com.
  5. ^ Engineering, Racecar (April 25, 2008). "Mazda Courage C65".
  6. ^ "Courage C65 group LMP2 (2003) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
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