Aston Martin DPLM
The Aston Martin DPLM (formally known as the Gipfast Special) is a sports prototype racing car that was built by David Preece and Ken Heywood. Utilizing an Aston Martin V8 engine tuned by AVJ Developments, the car was designed to participate in the World Sportscar Championship as well as the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans. The original Gipfast Special was damaged in its debut race in 1980, while a second chassis was constructed for use in 1982. Despite the team's intentions, the DPLM only participated in two major races.
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Aston Martin DPLM
The Aston Martin DPLM (formally known as the Gipfast Special) is a sports prototype racing car that was built by David Preece and Ken Heywood. Utilizing an Aston Martin V8 engine tuned by AVJ Developments, the car was designed to participate in the World Sportscar Championship as well as the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans. The original Gipfast Special was damaged in its debut race in 1980, while a second chassis was constructed for use in 1982. Despite the team's intentions, the DPLM only participated in two major races.
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Aston Martin DPLM
Gipfast Special
chassis
Aluminium sheeted, spaceframed chassis with fibre glass panels
Aluminium sheeted, spaceframed chassis with integral roll-cage, fibre glass panels
configuration
constructor
David Preece, Ken Heywood
differential
Aston Martin/Sailsbury differential, Salisbury plate type LSD
Drivers
François Duret
Richard Jenvey
Robin Hamilton
Simon Phillips
Engine name
Engine position
Fastest laps
Front suspension
In-board coil springs and dampers with rocking arms
Unequal wishbones, coilover dampers and front anti-roll bar
Gearbox name
Rear suspension
Reversed 'A' wishbones
Team
Simon Phillips Racing
Turbo/NA
type
Manual gearbox, 4 plate clutch
tyres
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Aston Martin DPLM
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