Epsilon Euskadi ee1

Racing car
Car_name=Epsilon Euskadi ee1


Category=Le Mans Prototype
Constructor=Epsilon Euskadi
Designer=John Travis
Sergio Rinland
Aitor Tejado
Team= flagicon|ESP Epsilon Euskadi
Drivers= Flagicon|ESP Ángel Burgueño
Flagicon|ESP Miguel Ángel de Castro
Flagicon|ESP Adrián Vallés
flagicon|Japan Shinji Nakano
flagicon|SWE Stefan Johansson
flagicon|FRA Jean-Marc Gounon
Technical ref = citeweb | url = http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/3687/Epsilon-Euskadi-ee1-Judd.html | title = 2008 Epsilon Euskadi ee1 Judd | publisher = Ultimate Car Page | accessdate = 2008-07-31]
Chassis=Carbon fiber monocoque
Front suspension=Independent double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension=Independent double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Wheelbase = convert|2980|mm|in|abbr=on
Track = Front: convert|1684|mm|in|abbr=on
Rear: convert|1571|mm|in|abbr=on
Engine name=Judd GV5.5 S2
Capacity= convert|5496|cc|cuin|abbr=on
Configuration=72-degree V10
Turbo/NA=naturally aspirated,
Engine position=mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Gearbox name=Ricardo
Gears=6-speed
Type=sequential manual
Differential=Multiple-disc limited-slip differential
Weight = Approximately convert|900|kg|lb|abbr=on
Tyres=Michelin
Fuel=Shell
Debut=2008 1000 km of Catalunya
Races= 6
Wins= 0
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Poles= 0
Fastest_laps=0The Epsilon Euskadi ee1 is a is a racing car from the Spanish-Basque constructor Epsilon Euskadi. It is designed and constructed for sports car racing in the Le Mans Prototype LMP1 class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and other similar endurance races.

2008

The Epsilon Euskadi ee1 made its racing début at the 2008 1000km of Catalunya. Epsilon Euskadi entered in just one car which was the #20 car driven by Ángel Burgueno and Miguel Ángel de Castro. In the race, it managed to finish but only in 32nd, third last in the finishers after only completing 167 laps at their home race. In the end, Epsilon Euskadi only picked up two points in the five round season coming from the 2008 1000km of Spa when they finished eleventh overall and seventh in their class completing 133 laps.

Le Mans

For the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans, Epsilon Euskadi entered two cars for the race, the #20 car driven by Ángel Burgueno, Miguel Ángel de Castro and Adrián Vallés and the #21 car driven by Shinji Nakano, Stefan Johansson and Jean-Marc Gounon. Qualifying went well, the #21 car qualified 15th with a best time of 3:32.939 and the #20 car qualified 17th with a best time of 3:34.281. In the race, the all-black ee1 looked competitive but both cars had mechancial problems and had to retire. The #21 car has first to retire after completing 158 laps then the #20 car retired after completing 189 laps.

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