Debora SP92 explained

Car Name:Debora SP92
Category:Category 4
Constructor:Debora
Predecessor:None
Successor:Debora SP93
Team:Didier Bonnet Racing
Drivers:Didier Bonnet
Gérard Tremblay
Jacques Heuclin
Technical Ref:[1]
Engine Name:Alfa Romeo
Capacity:30001NaN1
Configuration:V6
Turbo/Na:naturally aspirated
Engine Position:mid-engined
Tyres:Pirelli
Debut:1992 24 Hours of Le Mans
Races:1
Wins:0
Cons Champ:0
Drivers Champ:0
Teams Champ:0
Poles:0
Fastest Laps:0

The Debora SP92 was a Le Mans Prototype built by Debora in 1992 for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Didier Bonnet Racing ran the car, which was fitted with a 3-litre Alfa Romeo V6 engine, in the race. Only one was built, and it was not used again after the 1992 24 Hours of Le Mans, being replaced by the Debora SP93.

Racing history

The Debora SP92 was entered in the Category 4 class of the 1992 24 Hours of Le Mans by Didier Bonnet Racing. Didier Bonnet, Gérard Tremblay and Jacques Heuclin were selected to drive the car, which was fitted with a 3-litre Alfa Romeo V6 engine.[2] The car was qualified in 29th place,[3] but lasted just 25 laps of the race, before clutch failure forced the team out of the race.[4] The car was not used again,[5] as it was replaced by the Debora SP93 for the following season.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Photos of Debora SP92 . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.
  2. Web site: Le Mans 24 Hours 1992  - Photo Gallery . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.
  3. Web site: Le Mans 24 Hours 1992  - Qualifying Results . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.
  4. Web site: Le Mans 24 Hours 1992  - Race Results . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.
  5. Web site: All Results of Debora SP92 . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.
  6. Web site: All Results of Debora SP93 . Racing Sports Cars . 5 August 2013.