BR Engineering BR01

The BR Engineering BR01 is a Le Mans Prototype built by BR Engineering in 2015. The car made its debut at the 4 Hours of Imola run by SMP Racing.

Not to be confused with BR Engineering BR1.
BR01
CategoryLe Mans Prototype
(LMP2)
ConstructorBR Engineering
Designer(s)Paolo Catone
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
EngineNissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weight900kg
TyresMichelin, Dunlop, or Continental
Competition history
Notable entrants SMP Racing
Debut2015 4 Hours of Imola

Racing History

2015

In 2015 SMP originally planned a full-season program in the European Le Mans Series. After missing the first round, in which the team ran the Oreca 03, the car with its livery was unveiled at Imola.[1] SMP Racing entered a pair of BR01s at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a single prototype at the 6 Hours of Bahrain.[2]

2016

SMP Racing entered the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona, ahead of their planned 2-car assault on the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship season in 2016. Mikhail Aleshin took pole position[3] in a wet qualifying session however the car fell back during the race, eventually finishing 38th overall.

References
  1. ten Caat, Marcel (May 5, 2015). "30 Entries for 4H Imola". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  2. Dagys, John (October 8, 2015). "AF Racing Enters BR01 for 6H Bahrain". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  3. Dagys, John (January 28, 2016). "Aleshin Puts SMP Racing BR01 on Prototype Pole at Daytona". Sportscar365. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
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