Le Mans/LMS: Aston Martin Power LMP1 in 2008

[Plex]

Aston Martin Racing will provide engines for the Charouz Racing Systems LMP1 entry at this year�s Le Mans 24 Hours and in the Le Mans Series (LMS).

Aston Martin Racing and Charouz Racing Systems are taking advantage of new LMP regulations for 2008, which allow the use of a GT1 engine in a prototype chassis.

The team will use a new closed cockpit Lola chassis for 2008, fitted with the latest specification Aston Martin six litre V12 unit, which was used in the 2007 GT1 class winning DBR9. Aston Martin Racing will work with Lola to repackage the engine and drivetrain for the new chassis, while engineers from Aston Martin Racing will support the car on event.

Aston Martin Racing has contracted Tomas Enge, Stefan Mucke and Jan Charouz for the 2008 season. All three have been placed with Charouz Racing Systems and will race the Michelin-shod Lola/Aston Martin at Le Mans and in the LMS.

George Howard-Chappell, team principal for Aston Martin Racing, said: �The V12 unit has already proven that it has the performance and endurance to win at Le Mans. We are now looking forward to the challenge of repackaging it in a new lighter chassis and seeing how competitive it can be in the prototype class. It will be great new experience for me and all the team here at Aston Martin Racing.�

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[Rory Phoulorie]

Those diesels will lick up that Aston.

[Plex]

Agreed.Unless Aston Martin knows something that we do not..




The Charouz Racing Systems LMP1 car, powered by an Aston Martin V12 engine, ran successfully for the first time yesterday evening (9 February).



The car was driven by Jan Charouz at Prodrive's proving ground in Warwickshire, England, as dusk fell over the track.




The car will compete at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the Le Mans Series.

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