[Damian Baldi]

translation from french

While the BR1 was presented today in Bahrain, Advanced Engines Research (AER) provided some details on the engine that will equip this new LMP1,

The P60B engine will propel this BR1, the P60B being an evolution of the P60 that fitted the Rebellion R-One who had won the Endurance Trophy of private LMP1 in 2015 and 2016.

The P60B is a 720 horsepower twin-turbo V6 engine, light and compact like its predecessor, the P60. Mike Lancaster told us that the power could go up to 900 horsepower, but without the fuel restrictions that will probably be applied. Mike Lancaster also told us that the maximum torque was 850 Nm. Moreover, AER, who provided us with the picture of the engine, does not reveal the engine capacity of the P60B.

Mark Ellis, Technical Director of AER: "The AER LMP1 engine has been the subject of continuous development since its inception in 2011. However, all the changes we have been working on since last January represent sufficient progress to motivate its change of name. The P60B incorporates enhancements that mark a step forward in both performance and reliability, which is necessary for consistent endurance success. "

Some of these changes include fuel pressure, cylinder head molding, lubrication system, engine ignition and calibration,

The P60B had a long time on the test bench at AER, exceeding the requirements of a 24-hour race like Le Mans.

http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/que...60b-de-la-br1/