| Designer: |
Peter
Elleray |
| Layout: |
Mid-engine, rear-wheel
drive |
| Monocoque: |
Carbon fiber and aluminum
honeycomb monocoque, carbon roll hoop assemblies integrated with the
roof
structure |
| Engine: |
4.0
liter, 90° V8 with four valves per cylinder and twin turbochargers.
Two 30.7mm intake restrictors. Boost pressure limited to 1.87
bar
per ACO regulations. |
| Engine
Management: |
Bosch
MS 2.8 |
| Horsepower: |
615
bhp
Based
on claim of having 65 more hp than '03 Audi R8 |
| Torque: |
590+
lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Gearbox: |
Bentley
casing with Xtrac 6-speed sequential internals, Megaline pneumatic
actuation |
| Clutch: |
AP
Racing clutch |
| Steering: |
Power-assisted
(Kayaba EPS electric) rack-and-pinion steering |
| Suspension: |
Front:
Double wishbones pushrods, torsion bars, telescopic dampers
Rear:
Double wishbones pushrods, torsion bars, telescopic dampers |
| Brakes: |
AP
Racing
Front:
14.8in ventilated carbon fiber discs, six piston calipers
Rear:
14.0in ventilated carbon fiber discs, six piston calipers |
| Wheels: |
O.Z.
forged magnesium rims
Front:
12.25J x 18in
Rear:
13 J x 18in |
| Tires: |
Michelin
Radial |
| Length: |
#7:
4640 mm
#8:
4650 mm |
| Width: |
1990 mm |
| Wheelbase: |
2740
mm |
| Front overhang: |
#7: 818 mm
#8: 839 mm |
| Rear overhang: |
#7:
1090 mm
#8:
1080 mm |
| Weight: |
916
kgs (2003 Le Mans average) |
| Tank capacity: |
90
liters |
The
2003 Bentley is a complete redesign of the previous 2001-2002
chassis.
All the bodywork, a new monocoque, and new suspension.
Nothing was
retained except the engine. As Peter Elleray points out,
"Quite an
undertaking for one year, although obviously worth the effort!"
