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Following the March 8 announcement of its entry for both the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours and this year’s European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Signatech-Alpine today presented in Paris the endurance racing prototype that will defend Alpine’s colours.
Alpine’s return to endurance racing after an absence of 35 years plays a part in the brand’s re-emergence ahead of the launch of the first car to be designed by Société des Automobiles Alpine-Caterham, planned for 2016.
Nelson Panciatici and Pierre Ragues, the two drivers who will share the car at every round of the ELMS, will be joined for the Le Mans 24 Hours by Tristan Gommendy.
The N° 36 Alpine will make its first track appearance at the official ELMS test days at Paul Ricard, France, on March 26-27.
N° 36 Alpine-Nissan – Technical specifications
Chassis:Alpine
Engine:Nissan V8 (type VK45)
Maximum power:500hp
Fuel and lubricants:Total
Transmission:Six-speed sequential X-Trac gearbox
Steering:Hydraulic power steering
Brakes:Brembo carbon brakes
Tires:Michelin
Length:4,610mm
Wheelbase:2,870mm
Width: 1,995mm
Weight:900kg
Top speed:330kph
Following the March 8 announcement of its entry for both the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours and this year’s European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Signatech-Alpine today presented in Paris the endurance racing prototype that will defend Alpine’s colours.
Alpine’s return to endurance racing after an absence of 35 years plays a part in the brand’s re-emergence ahead of the launch of the first car to be designed by Société des Automobiles Alpine-Caterham, planned for 2016.
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| Photo: Renault |
Nelson Panciatici and Pierre Ragues, the two drivers who will share the car at every round of the ELMS, will be joined for the Le Mans 24 Hours by Tristan Gommendy.
The N° 36 Alpine will make its first track appearance at the official ELMS test days at Paul Ricard, France, on March 26-27.
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| Photo: Renault |
N° 36 Alpine-Nissan – Technical specifications
Chassis:Alpine
Engine:Nissan V8 (type VK45)
Maximum power:500hp
Fuel and lubricants:Total
Transmission:Six-speed sequential X-Trac gearbox
Steering:Hydraulic power steering
Brakes:Brembo carbon brakes
Tires:Michelin
Length:4,610mm
Wheelbase:2,870mm
Width: 1,995mm
Weight:900kg
Top speed:330kph