2000-2006 Reynard 2KQ LM (01Q)

Images copyright and courtesy Chris Abele, Greg Cooper, Doug Koza, Bob Nelson, Pat Michl, Marc Urbano, and Chris Abele
Text copyright Michael J. Fuller

The Reynard 2KQ  metamorphosed right before our eyes!  In retrospect it can be assessed that the original 2KQ was rolled out far ahead of schedule.  The resulting deficiencies can also be attributed to that rushed schedule to meet the Daytona outing.  Subsequently Nigel Stroud was retained by Reynard mid 2000 to 'fix' the 2KQ and his team did just that.  As a result the car bears little resemblance to how it was originally turned out and its performance took a corresponding upswing.  

In retrospect it is quite amazing to note this chassis' longevity in the guise of the Nasamax DM139 (2004) and ProTran RS06/H (2006).

Chassis Numbers:
Data courtesy Kieron Salter
001 '00 2KQ LMP900, Chrysler Oreca, Mopar V8.  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900 (Le Mans).
002 '00 2KQ LMP900, Robinson Racing, Judd V10 (Daytona 24).  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900 (ALMS).
003 '00 2KQ LMP900, Dyson Racing, Ford V8 (Test, Daytona Sebring).  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900.
004 '00 2KQ LMP900, Matthews Johansson Racing, Judd V10 (Daytona 24).  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900 (ALMS/Le Mans).  '01 Converted to 01Q LMP675, Dick Barbour Racing, Judd V8 (ALMS/Le Mans). '02 01Q LMP675, Fred Goddard Racing, Nicholson V8 (ALMS). 
005 '00 2KQ LMP900, Chrysler Oreca, Mopar V8.  Converted to 2KQ-LM  LMP900 (Le Mans).
006 '00 2KQ LMP900, Doran Racing, Judd V10 (Daytona 24).  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900.  '01 Converted to 01Q LMP900, Redman Bright Racing, Judd V10 (FIA Sportscar). '03 01Q LMP900, Team Nasamax, Cosworth V8 (Sebring/Le Mans).  '04 Converted to DM139 LMP1, Team Nasamax, Judd V10 (Le Mans/LMES).
007 '00 2KQ LMP900, Matthews Johansson Racing, Judd V10.  Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP900 (ALMS).  '01 Converted to 01Q LMP675, Dick Barbour Racing, Judd V8 (ALMS/Le Mans).  '02 01Q LMP675, Fred Goddard Racing, Nicholson V8.
008 '00 2KQ LMP675. Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP675 aero kit and stiffnesss uprgade, retained 2KQ suspension, uprights, and gearbox, ROC VW, Lehman I4 Turbo. '01-'03 (Le Mans).
009 '00 2KQ LMP675. Converted to 2KQ-LM LMP675 aero kit and stiffnesss uprgade, retained 2KQ suspension, uprights, and gearbox, ROC VW, Lehman I4 Turbo. '01-'03 (Le Mans). '06 Converted to ProTran RS06/H, ProTran Racing, AER Twin-turbo V8 (LMES).
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NASAMAX DM139 LMP1
2000 Reynard 2KQ Debut Specifications
Designer: Nigel Stroud
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
Monocoque: Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Gearbox: Gemini, inboard, longitudinal, sequential 6-speed gearbox 
Suspension: Double wishbones, coilover and pushrods
Brakes: Hitco Carbon
Wheels: BBS
Length: 4650 mm
Width: 1990 mm
Wheelbase: 2740 mm
Front Overhang: 900 mm
Rear Overhang: 1010 mm
Weight: 940 kgs. (2000 Le Mans LMP900)
765 kgs. (2000 Le Mans LMP675)
788 kgs. (2001 Le Mans LMP675)
759 kgs. (2002 Le Mans LMP675)
916 kgs. (2003 Le Mans LMP900)
761 kgs. (2003 Le Mans LMP675)
761 kgs. (2004 Le Mans LMP675)
Tank capacity: 90 liters
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