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ProSport LM3000

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ProSport LM3000[1]
CategoryLM3000 prototype (originally)
WSC
GT2/GT3 (British GT Championship only)
Designer(s)Arthur Griffin
Production1991-1997[2][3]
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium spaceframe
SuspensionDouble wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bars
EngineFord-Cosworth FBA 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 60° V6 DOHC naturally aspirated, mid engined[4]
Ferrari 3.5 L (213.6 cu in) 90° V8 DOHC naturally aspirated, mid engined[5]
Toyota 1UZ-FE 4.0 L (244.1 cu in) 90° V8 DOHC naturally aspirated, mid engined
TransmissionHewland FT200 5-speed manual
Power300–450 hp (220–340 kW)
TyresDunlop
Competition history
Notable driversMike Millard
Ian Heward
Steven Brady
Nigel Rata
Ian Stinton
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
2102[6]01
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The ProSport LM3000, also known as the ProSport 3000 Spyder, is a sports prototype race car, first built in 1991. It was later adapted into GT-style racing, and competed in the GT2/Group GT3 classes of the British GT Championship.[7] It also notably entered and competed in the 1997 24 Hours of Daytona, finishing 33rd-place overall, being driven by Kevin Sherwood, Mike Millard, Peter Hardman, and Nigel Greensall.[8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "1992 Pro-Sport 3000 - Motorsports Almanac". yumpu.com.
  2. ^ "1991 Prosport 3000". Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  3. ^ "Who makes the Prosport LM3000 Car??? - Page 1 - GT Racing - PistonHeads UK". www.pistonheads.com.
  4. ^ "1994 Pro Sport LM 3000 For Sale". Car & Classic.
  5. ^ "ProSport LM3000 For Sale". Forum: Supercar, Exotic Cars, Sports Cars.
  6. ^ https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/ProSport/LM3000.html
  7. ^ "dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.
  8. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - IMSA 1997". www.wsrp.cz.
  9. ^ "PRO-SPORT 3000 TROPHY". krejcirom.tripod.com.
  10. ^ https://www.racingsportscars.com/type/ProSport/3000%20Spyder.html