Allard J2X-C
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The Allard J2X-C, or the Allard J2X as it is sometimes referred to, was a
Cosworth DFR V8 engine, capable of producing around 580 hp (432.5 kW; 588.0 PS). The J2X-C had bodywork that is more reminiscent of modern Le Mans Prototypes
than a conventional Group C car, but the engine proved too weak for the level of downforce, and this, coupled with the fact that Allard Holdings were liquidated during the car's development, severely restricted the J2X and prevented it ever reaching its potential. One car was built.
Development
In the 1980s,
Leyton House-March Engineering 6-speed sequential manual transmission modified for endurance racing.[1] This transmission would prove to be problematic throughout the car's lifetime.[3]
The J2X-C used
Porsche 962C had a claimed maximum of 5,584 lb (2,533 kg) at 200 mph (322 km/h).[6]
Racing history
IMSA GTP Championship was on its last legs, and the World Sportscar Championship was beginning to shift away from the category.[3]
With the J2X-C far from being completely developed, Allard Holdings were liquidated in the first quarter of 1993, and the car was sold to
Laguna Seca Raceway; ninth place overall, and last in the GTP category, was the best Lamplough could do with the car.[9] The car never raced again.[3]
Later history and legacy
Lamplough held onto the J2X-C for a while, but eventually sold the car, which then passed through the hands of several owners before ending up in Canada.Lola B01/60 and the Lola B05/40 have all been said to use some of the lessons learned in the J2X-C.[3]
The J2X-C was, as of 2008, in running order having been fully restored, and ran in the 2007 Goodwood Festival of Speed, as part of the Group C 25th Anniversary celebration.[10]
References
- ^ a b c Fuller, Mark. "1992–1993 Allard J2X". Mulsanne's Corner. Archived from the original on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ a b Melissen, Wouter (22 February 2008). "1992 – 1993 Allard J2X-C Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Fuller, Mark (July 2005). "Hindsight: Evolution theory". Racecar Engineering. 15.
- ^ a b "Allard J2X-C". Supercars.net. Archived from the original on 13 April 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ Fuller, Michael J. "1991 Nissan R91CP – Race Car Aerodynamics Database". Mulsanne's Corner. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ Fuller, Michael J. "1993 Joest-Porsche 962 – Race Car Aerodynamics Database". Mulsanne's Corner. Archived from the original on 10 August 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
- ^ "500 km Suzuka 1992 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Le Mans Test 1993". Racing Sports Cars. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ "Laguna Seca 1993 – Race Results". Racing Sports Cars. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ Melissen, Wouter (22 February 2008). "1992 – 1993 Allard J2X-C – Images, Specifications and Information, Page 2". Ultimatecarpage.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2013.