Picchio DP2

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ChassisHybrid Aluminum Honeycomb & Aluminum Sheet over Steel Tube Monocoque Chassis
Suspension (front)Unequal A-Arms w/Pull-Rod Activated Ohlins Shock Absorbers & Springs
Picchio DP2
CategoryDaytona Prototype
ConstructorPicchio Racing Cars
Technical specifications
ChassisHybrid Aluminum Honeycomb & Aluminum Sheet over Steel Tube Monocoque Chassis
Suspension (front)Unequal A-Arms w/Pull-Rod Activated Ohlins Shock Absorbers & Springs
Suspension (rear)Unequal A-Arms w/Pull-Rod Activated Ohlins Shock Absorbers & Springs
Length4,480 mm (176.4 in)
Width1,995 mm (78.5 in)
Height1,110 mm (43.7 in)
EngineBMW M62 4,941 cc (4.9 L; 301.5 cu in) 32-valve, DOHC V8, naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland NLT 6-speed sequential
Power410 kW (557 PS; 550 hp)
Weight900 kg (1,984.2 lb)
BrakesVented Discs w/4-Pot Caliper
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States G&W Motorsports
United States Synergy Racing
United States ADI Motorsports
Notable driversUnited States Darren Law
United States Boris Said
Austria Dieter Quester
United States Andy Lally
United States Geoff Bodine
United States Guy Cosmo
United States Peyton Sellers
United States Derek Hill
Debut2003 24 Hours of Daytona
Last event2006 VIRginia 400km
RacesWinsPodiumsPoles
23010
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Picchio DP2 is a first-generation Daytona Prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Picchio, for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, in 2003. It was powered by a BMW V8 engine. A total of three cars were built.[1][2][3][4]

An evolution to this car named the DP3, entered development in 2005, with the aim to enter the 2005 Le Mans Series. Upgrades to the suspension, gearbox and overall durability were planned however, this never came to fruition and the car never raced.[5]

2003

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