The Courage C65 was a Le Mans Prototype (LMP) race car, designed, developed, and built by French constructor Courage in 2003, and used in international sports car races until 2006.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6]
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Courage C65[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] Category LMP675 /LMP2 Constructor Courage Compétition Designer(s) Paolo Catone (original)Production 2003-2006 Chassis Carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb monocoque Suspension (front) Double wishbone , pushrods and horizontally-located dynamic shock absorbersSuspension (rear) Double wishbone , pushrods and horizontally-located dynamic shock absorbersLength 4,650 mm (183.1 in) Width 1,970 mm (77.6 in) Axle track 1,750 mm (68.9 in) (front) mm (63.0 in) (rear) Wheelbase 2,790 mm (109.8 in) Engine Judd XV675 3,397 cc (207.3 cu in) 32-valve, DOHC V8 , naturally-aspirated , mid-mounted , rear wheel drive Mecachrome -Ford 3,398 cc (207.4 cu in) 32-valve, DOHC V8 , naturally-aspirated , rear wheel drive Ford -AER 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) 16-valve, DOHC I4 , turbocharged , mid-mounted , rear wheel drive AER P07/MG XP-20 (Rover K-series ) 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) 16-valve, DOHC I4 , turbocharged , mid-mounted , rear wheel drive Transmission Hewland TLS 6-speed sequential manual Power 500–550 hp (370–410 kW) Weight 738–791 kg (1,627–1,744 lb) Brakes Carbon or steel disc brakes Tyres Pirelli Michelin Goodyear Yokohama
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