Embassy WF01

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ConstructorEmbassy Racing
Designer(s)Peter Elleray
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque
Embassy WF01
CategoryLe Mans Prototype
ConstructorEmbassy Racing
Designer(s)Peter Elleray
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrods coil springs and dampers with power steering.
Suspension (rear)Same as front
EngineZytek ZG348 3,396 cc (3.4 L; 207.2 cu in) 90° V8 NA, 32-valve, DOHC mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionRicardo 6-speed sequential
Power540 hp (547 PS; 403 kW)
Weight825 kg (1,819 lb)
BrakesCarbon ceramic ventilated discs, all-round
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited Kingdom Embassy Racing
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Warren Hughes
United Kingdom Jonny Kane
United Kingdom Joey Foster
United Kingdom Darren Manning
Brazil Mário Haberfeld
United Kingdom Tom Kimber-Smith
United Kingdom Jody Firth
Debut2008 1000 km of Catalunya
Last event2009 1000 km of Silverstone
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
70000
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Embassy WF01 is an Le Mans Prototype LMP2 race car designed, developed and built by British team, Embassy Racing, for the Le Mans Endurance Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The car was powered by the Zytek ZG348 with a total of two cars produced.[2][3][4][5] The car was named after the team owner Jonathan France's son, William.[6]

2008

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