Cadillac Northstar LMP-01 2001

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Country of origin:United States
Produced in:2001
Numbers built:3 (using existing chassis)
Designed by:Nigel Stroud and Bill Riley
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:February 22, 2013



Engine
ConfigurationNorthstar 90º V8
LocationMid, longitudinally mounted
Constructionaluminium block and head
Displacement3.99 liter / 243.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 73.4 mm (2.9 in)
Valvetrain4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feedFuel Injection
LubricationDry sump
AspirationTwin IHI Turbo
Power600 bhp / 448 KW
Torque674 Nm / 497 ft lbs
BHP/Liter150 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Bodycarbon composite panels
Chassiscarbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (fr/r)double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Steeringrack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakesventilated carbon ceramic discs, all-round
GearboxXTrac 6 speed Manual
DriveRear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight900 kilo / 1984.2 lbs
Length / Width / Height4630 mm (182.3 in) / 2000 mm (78.7 in) / N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r)2920 mm (115 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power to weight0.67 bhp / kg

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[Azure Flare]

In the 3rd picture, a far superior car can be seen in the background.

 

[SSJGZWarrior]

In the 3rd picture, a far superior car can be seen in the background.

The Audi R8

 

[Azure Flare]

Well, behind it, I see a BMW M3 GTR, the Audi R8 that I was referring to, a Corvette C5-R, and I can't ID the cars sitting in the pit stalls.

 

[StarLight]

It's Cadillac!
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[RACECAR]

@SSJGZWarrior I think the title of your thread, just for the sake of being more organized & compliant, should be "Cadillac Northstar LMP-01 2001"