Cadillac DPi-V.R
The Cadillac DPi-V.R is a sports prototype racing car which started competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in North America in 2017. It is the successor to the Corvette DP. It marked Cadillac's début to sports car racing as a full constructor since Cadillac Northstar LMP that competed in American Le Mans Series from 2000 to 2002. It was unveiled on November 30, 2016.[2]
A Cadillac DPi-V.R at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona | |||||||||
Category | IMSA SportsCar Daytona Prototype International (DPi) | ||||||||
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Predecessor | Chevrolet Corvette DP | ||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||
Chassis | Carbon-fibre monocoque with aluminium honeycomb and Zylon side panels | ||||||||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbone independent pushrod | ||||||||
Suspension (rear) | As front | ||||||||
Length | 187 in (4,750 mm) | ||||||||
Width | 74.8 in (1,900 mm) | ||||||||
Height | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | ||||||||
Wheelbase | 155.5 in (3,950 mm) | ||||||||
Engine | ECR Engines designed, developed, and produced Cadillac LT1 6.2 L (378 cu in) (2017) later 5.5 L (336 cu in) (2018-present) V8 normally-aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
Transmission | Xtrac P1159F 6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle shift | ||||||||
Power | 600 hp (447 kW) @ 6,800 rpm later 580 hp (433 kW) @ 7,050 rpm (series restricted power level) | ||||||||
Weight | 2,050 lb (930 kg) including driver | ||||||||
Fuel | VP Racing Fuels MS100 RON unleaded 80% + E20 American Ethanol 20% | ||||||||
Lubricants | Engine Oil - Lucas Oil (all Cadillac DPi V.R cars) | ||||||||
Tyres | Continental ExtremeContact (2017-2018) later Michelin (2019-) | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | |||||||||
Notable drivers | |||||||||
Debut | 2017 24 Hours of Daytona | ||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 2 | ||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 2 |
Design
Cadillac DPi-V.R is the variation of Dallara P217 base. The car was designed to compete in the DPi Prototype class. The car's first win came at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona by Wayne Taylor Racing.[3] A closed-top design, it incorporates several new mechanical and safety features not used in the previous Corvette DP car. Zylon anti-intrusion panels are built into the frame that prevent any mechanical components from coming into the chassis in the event of an accident. The Cadillac DPi-V.R. has an electrical power steering system and an improved gearbox.[4]
References
- "Cadillac DPi-V.R race car - DPi-V.R race car". Cadillac. Cadillac.
- "Cadillac DPi-V.R Unveiled". sportscar365.com. sportscar365.com. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- "WAYNE TAYLOR RACING WINS ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA". daytonainternationalspeedway.com. Daytona International Speedway. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac DPi-V.R Set For Public Debut". waynetaylorracing.com. Wayne Taylor Racing. 12 December 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2019.