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Old 2006-04-12, 09:22 AM   #1
Nick Koan
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Default Acura in ALMS in 2007

With an LMP2 car.

Lifted from: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...50&postcount=5

Cliff Notes - NEW YORK, NY (April 12, 2006) – Acura will enter the 2007 American Le Mans Series, competing in the LMP2 class, company officials have announced. This will mark Acura’s first factory motorsports program in the 20-year history of the company.

An Acura-powered endurance-racing prototype will make its competition debut at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March of 2007, racing against manufacturer-supported efforts from Audi, Porsche and Mazda, and a variety of well-equipped privateer teams.

Engine Type: Normally aspirated, fuel-injected, aluminum alloy cylinder block V-8
Displacement: 3.4 liters
Horsepower: 500+ bhp
Valve Train: Dual overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder
Engine Management: Motorola/Honda ECU
Ignition System: CDI
Lubrication: Dry sump
Cooling: Single water pump
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