| Designer: |
Kireon
Salter |
| Layout: |
Mid-engine, rear-wheel
drive |
| Monocoque: |
Carbon fiber and aluminum
honeycomb monocoque |
| Engine: |
4997 cc Judd GV5 72°
V10 Breathing through 2 x 32.7 mm restrictors |
| Power: |
600+ bhp @ 7800 rpm |
| Torque: |
445 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm |
| Gearbox: |
Ricardo six
speed sequential gearbox with pneumatic paddle operated gear shift |
| Clutch: |
AP 5.5” 4 Plate Sintered
Clutch |
| Steering: |
Power assisted
rack and pinion |
| Suspension: |
Fabricated
Steel Double WishbonesPushrod operated Twin Damper & Coil Over Spring |
| Dampers: |
Koni Suspensions |
| Wheels: |
BBS Rims |
| Brakes: |
AP Racing
front and rear
Front: 380 mm carbon
discs
Rear: 380 mm carbon discs |
| Length: |
4382 mm (4367
mm Le Mans '04) |
| Width: |
2000 mm (1999
mm Le Mans '04) |
| Wheelbase: |
2740 mm (2745 mm Le Mans
'04) |
| Front overhang: |
892 mm (888 mm Le Mans
'04) |
| Rear overhang: |
750 mm (734 mm Le Mans
'04) |
| Front track: |
1625 mm |
| Rear track: |
1582 mm |
| Weight: |
917 kgs. Le Mans '04 |
| Tank capacity: |
90 liter
main + 45 liter secondary (Ethanol equivalency) |
The
Nasamax DM139 is heavily based upon the Reynard
2KQLM and is the first prototype modified to the new LMP1 regulations.
Kieron Salter, designer of the DM139 (and Design Director for the Reynard
2KQ,
01Q,
and 02S
as well as the former Technical Manager of Reynard Special Vehicle
Projects), was kind enough to answer our questions regarding the car's
development and his comments are interspersed throughout.
