Debora LMP2000

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Debora LMP2000
ConstructorDebora
PredecessorDebora LMP297
SuccessorDebora LMP200
Technical specifications[1]
EngineBMW 3,000–3,200 cc (183.1–195.3 cu in) naturally-aspirated I6 mid-engined
TyresAvon
Competition history
Notable entrants
Debut2000 24 Hours of Le Mans
RacesWins
4 (5 entries)0

The Debora LMP2000 was a Le Mans Prototype, built by Debora in 2000 for use in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Sports Racing World Cup. The car was initially fitted with a 3.2-litre BMW straight-six engine, but had a 3-litre BMW straight-six fitted for the Sports Racing World Cup. One chassis is known to have been built.[1]

Racing history[]

The Debora LMP2000 was initially entered in the test session for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2000 by , but did not actually run in the session.[2] Didier Bonnet Racing selected Patrick Lemarié, Yann Goudy and Jean-François Yvon to drive in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with the car competing in the LMP675 class, and fitted with a 3.2-litre BMW/ straight-six engine.[3] However, after just under two hours, and having completed 24 laps, the team were forced to retire, as the engine had developed an oil leak.[4] Debora and Didier Bonnet Racing lodged a joint-entry for the Brno round of the Sports Racing World Cup (SRWC), but did not actually compete.[5] Didier Bonnet Racing entered Yvon and in the following round of the SRWC, held at Donington Park, having fitted a 3-litre BMW straight-six engine in the car;[6] the team finished in eighth overall, and third in the SRL class.[7] Pascal Fabre replaced Dussau for the Nürburgring round, and the team finished 16th overall, and fifth in the SRL class.[8] Goudy partnered Fabre for the penultimate round of the season, held at Magny-Cours; a gearbox failure after 36 minutes, and 21 laps, forced the team to retire.[9] The team did not enter the final round of the season, held at Kyalami;[10] and the car was not used again.[11] Didier Bonnet Racing finished the Sports Racing World Cup season classified joint-tenth in the SRL category, with 20 points; level with and .[12]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Debora LMP2000". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 31 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Le Mans Test 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Le Mans 24 Hours 2000 – Photo Gallery". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Le Mans 24 Hours 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  5. ^ "SportsRacing World Cup Brno 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  6. ^ "SportsRacing World Cup Donington 2000 – Photo Gallery". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  7. ^ "SportsRacing World Cup Donington 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  8. ^ "2 h 30 min Nürburgring 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  9. ^ "SportsRacing World Cup Magny-Cours 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  10. ^ "SportsRacing World Cup Kyalami 2000 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Debora LMP2000 - All Results". Racing Sports Cars. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  12. ^ "FIA SCC – final positions and tables – 2000 – SportsRacing WORLD CUP – SR Lights (group: SRL)". World Sports Racing Prototypes. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
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