How fast is a Aston Martin dbr9?
The DBRS9 has a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 314 km/h (195 mph).
How much is a DBR1?
Aston Martin DBR1 sells for $22.5 million at auction to officially become the most expensive British car ever. An Aston Martin DBR1 has claimed the crown of most expensive British car ever sold at auction with a mind-blowing (and wallet-shattering) sale price of $22.5m (approx £17.5m).
When did Bentley win Le Mans?
The Bentley Speed 8 (developed from the Bentley EXP Speed 8) was an Autosport Award Winning Le Mans Prototype race car that was designed by Peter Elleray. The EXP Speed 8 debuted in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2001 and won the race in 2003.
How many Aston Martin DBR1 are there?
The Aston Martin DBR1 race car is considered one of the most important Astons ever. Built under David Brown (the “DB” in so many Aston model names) to win Le Mans in the 1950s, only five examples were ever made. That’s why this one—DBR1 number one—just sold for over $22 million.
What dies DB stand for Aston Martin?
Sir David Brown was a tractor manufacturer, who purchased Aston Martin along with Lagonda in an effort to get into the road car business. Ever since it’s been David Brown whose initials have adorned the best Aston Martin has to offer – the DB cars.
Who won 2003 Le Mans?
Bentley
This was a rather faster one, nothing less than the Speed 8 prototype that so famously won Le Mans for Bentley in 2003, an entire lifetime since the team had last tasted victory there.
When did the Aston Martin DBR9 start racing?
An intensive testing programme now follows for Aston Martin Racing prior to the DBR9’s debut race scheduled for the 12 hours of Sebring, Florida, in March 2005. Aston Martin Racing will run two cars at Sebring and then move to Europe to prepare for the Le Mans 24 hours in June 2005.
What kind of material is Aston Martin DBR9 made out of?
The panels are hand made from carbon-fibre composite, helping the car to meet its 1,100kg minimum weight and giving it a power to weight ratio of 550bhp per tonne – more than double that of the road car.
When did the DBR9 win the Sebring 12 hours?
The DBR9 won the Sebring 12 Hours for its LMGT1 category in 2005, but came third in Le Mans 24 Hour behind arch-rivals Corvette Racing due to fuel problems. In 2006, the DBR9 was unable to repeat its success at Sebring, finishing second behind a Corvette. A similar situation occurred at Le Mans as well.
What kind of suspension does a DB9 have?
The DB9’s double wishbone suspension configuration is retained on the DBR9, but features uprated components and a revised geometry for racing purposes. Formula One style carbon brakes are fitted front and rear and a competition, six-speed sequential gearbox is mounted at the rear axle.