Panoz DP01 Champ Car - £42,500

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2007 Elan Motorsports Panoz DP01 Champ Car

This Ex-Team Australia car is presented in fabulous condition as a rolling chassis suitable for various engine packages. Featuring a Hewland 7-speed sequential gearbox and generous cockpit size it is a very user-friendly option for series such as BOSS Formula. Various engine options available including Cosworth XFE.

The DP01 was developed to be safer and less aero-dependent while racing closely with other cars than previously existing Champ Cars. Approximately 60% of the car's 5,500 lb (2,500 kg) of downforce at 200 mph (320 km/h) came from the bottom of the car. This put less dependency on the front and rear wings in the event of a failure at high speed.

Another major change from the previous car was the raised nose, which was moved farther above the front wing and directed more air to the underbody aerodynamics. The raised nose also created a safer environment for the driver in the event of a collision.

The DP01 was highly praised for its performance and balance by drivers including numerous ex-F1 drivers. It held the outright lap record at Surfers Paradise and unofficial lap record at Laguna Seca, over half a second quicker than the previous year’s Toyota F1 car.

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Panoz DP01 2007

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SPECIFICATION

  • Construction: Élan Motorsports Technologies Carbon Monocoque

  • Weight: 1460 lbs

  • Transmission: Hewland 7-speed sequential, Paddle shift

  • Wheelbase: 123"

  • Length: 190"

  • Width: 78"

  • Suspension: Pushrod-activated coil over shocks

  • Brakes: Performance Friction, steel rotors

  • Air jack system

  • Designed for on-board starter

  • Fuel Capacity: 35 U.S. Gallons of methanol, Fuel Safe cell

  • Capable of Speeds in Excess of: 240 mph

Offered as a rolling chassis minus engine, dampers, steering wheel and various electronics