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Tampolli RTA-2001

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Tampolli RTA-2001[1]
CategoryLMP675/SR2
Technical specifications
ChassisPre-preg fiberglass, steel spaceframe chassis
SuspensionUnequal length wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, inboard rocker arms
Length4,470 mm (176 in)
Width1,900 mm (75 in)
Axle track1,500 mm (59 in) (front)
1,600 mm (63 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,525 mm (99.4 in)
EngineAlfa Romeo, Opel, or Nissan VQ 3.0–3.5 L (183.1–213.6 cu in) 54°-60° DOHC V6, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined
TransmissionHewland NMT-200 6-speed sequential
Power350–385 hp (261–287 kW)
Weight720 kg (1,590 lb)
Competition history
Debut2001 FIA Sportscar Championship Barcelona
Last event2005 1000km of Istanbul
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
191210
Teams' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
Tampolli RTA-2001

The Tampolli RTA-2001 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by Italian manufacturer Tampolli [IT], for sports car racing, conforming to the FIA's LMP675/SR2 class, produced between 2001 and 2003.[2]

Competition History

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2001

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At the first round of the FIA Sportscar Championship at Barcelona, the car was entered by Renauer Motorsport but did not start. The car did not find good results apart from an 8th overall finish at Nürburgring, the final race of the season.[3]

2002

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The car was campaigned by Renauer Motorsport and JCI Developments entering 3 rounds in the 2002 FIA Sportscar Championship but only finished one race at the rain shortenedSpa round.[3]

2003

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The car competed in the Interserie Racing Challenge and obtained its first podium with a 3rd place at Most.[4]

2004

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In 2004, the car was entered into the Le Mans Endurance Series but not finish a race. The first and only win occured at the Interserie round at Lausitzring.[5]

2005

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Entered by Ranieri Randaccio and Tracsport in the Le Mans Endurance Series it had its only finish at the 1000 km of Istanbul.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Tampolli RTA-2001 group SR2 (2001) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  2. ^ Rallied, Raced & (September 7, 2016). "2001 Tampolli SR2/LMP675 with Nissan V6 ***OFFERS*** | motorsport classifieds from Raced & Rallied". Raced & Rallied.
  3. ^ a b c "Tampolli SR2 RTA-2001 - All Results - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Interserie Most 2003 - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  5. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Interserie 2004". www.wsrp.cz. Retrieved December 13, 2024.