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The '''TOM's Toyota LMP''' (nicknamed the "Lumpy") was a [[Le Mans Prototype]] built by [[Toyota]]. A very low budget effort, the car reused the 2.1-litre [[turbocharged]] [[straight-four engine]] from Toyota's [[Group C]] cars |
The '''TOM's Toyota LMP''' (nicknamed the "Lumpy") was a [[Le Mans Prototype]] built by [[Toyota]]. A very low budget effort, the car reused the 2.1-litre [[turbocharged]] [[straight-four engine]] from Toyota's [[Group C]] cars and was intended as an experimental car. It never raced, although it was tested on at least three occasions. |
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==Design and development== |
==Design and development== |
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In 1996, [[Toyota Team Europe|Toyota Motor Sports]] funded the development of an experimental [[Le Mans Prototype]], which was officially known as the TOM'S Toyota LMP.<ref name="mulsannes">{{cite web |url=http://www.mulsannescorner.com/tomlumpy.html |title=1996 TOMS Toyota "Lumpy" LMP |publisher=Mulsanne's Corner |accessdate=7 March 2014 |first=Andy |last=Thorby |date=March 2009}}</ref> As Toyota were primarily focusing on their [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) engine, which first ran that year,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/16522 |title=Toyota issues engine ultimatum |publisher=Autosport.com |date=27 September 2001 |accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> the LMP project was run on a tight budget of approximately $500,000.<ref name="mulsannes"/> Due to this tight budget, the car, christened the "Lumpy", reused Toyota's [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTM|3S-GT]] engine in the [[Toyota 88C|88C]] [[Group C]] specification, which was a 2.1-litre [[turbocharged]] [[straight-four engine]], producing {{convert|560|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}};<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/spec/772/Toyota-88C-.html |title=1988 Toyota 88C Specifications |publisher=Ultimatecarpage.com |accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> this engine was coupled to an [[Xtrac]] gearbox from a [[Peugeot]] Group C car.<ref name="mulsannes"/> The chassis tub was designed to be simple but strong, and the bodywork was also simple; the tight budget meant that the LMP never saw a [[wind tunnel]].<ref name="mulsannes"/> The bodywork was designed to minimize lift over the upper body of the car, and had much simpler brake cooling than on most Le Mans Prototypes; the radiator ducts were used, via a scoop, to cool the brakes.<ref name="mulsannes"/> After the LMP was completed, [[Tom Kristensen (racing driver)|Tom Kristensen]] tested it on at least one occasion, whilst project director [[Andy Thorby]] recalled it being tested a total of three times; he stated that the car was very reliable, had lower fuel consumption than the 88C Group C car had (with the same engine), and that it also appeared to be quick.<ref name="mulsannes"/> Following the completion of the tests, the car was |
In 1996, [[Toyota Team Europe|Toyota Motor Sports]] funded the development of an experimental [[Le Mans Prototype]], which was officially known as the [[TOM'S]] Toyota LMP.<ref name="mulsannes">{{cite web |url=http://www.mulsannescorner.com/tomlumpy.html |title=1996 TOMS Toyota "Lumpy" LMP |publisher=Mulsanne's Corner |accessdate=7 March 2014 |first=Andy |last=Thorby |date=March 2009}}</ref> As Toyota were primarily focusing on their [[Championship Auto Racing Teams]] (CART) engine, which first ran that year,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/16522 |title=Toyota issues engine ultimatum |publisher=Autosport.com |date=27 September 2001 |accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> the LMP project was run on a tight budget of approximately $500,000.<ref name="mulsannes"/> Due to this tight budget, the car, christened the "Lumpy", reused Toyota's [[Toyota S engine#3S-GTM|3S-GT]] engine in the [[Toyota 88C|88C]] [[Group C]] specification, which was a 2.1-litre [[turbocharged]] [[straight-four engine]], producing {{convert|560|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}};<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/spec/772/Toyota-88C-.html |title=1988 Toyota 88C Specifications |publisher=Ultimatecarpage.com |accessdate=7 March 2014}}</ref> this engine was coupled to an [[Xtrac]] gearbox from a [[Peugeot]] Group C car.<ref name="mulsannes"/> The chassis tub was designed to be simple but strong, and the bodywork was also simple; the tight budget meant that the LMP never saw a [[wind tunnel]].<ref name="mulsannes"/> The bodywork was designed to minimize lift over the upper body of the car, and had much simpler brake cooling than on most Le Mans Prototypes; the radiator ducts were used, via a scoop, to cool the brakes.<ref name="mulsannes"/> After the LMP was completed, [[Tom Kristensen (racing driver)|Tom Kristensen]] tested it on at least one occasion, whilst project director [[Andy Thorby]] recalled it being tested a total of three times; he stated that the car was very reliable, had lower fuel consumption than the 88C Group C car had (with the same engine), and that it also appeared to be quick.<ref name="mulsannes"/> Following the completion of the tests, the car was dispatched to [[Toyota Team Europe]]'s [[Cologne]] workshop, stored under a tarpaulin and eventually destroyed.<ref name="mulsannes"/> Toyota would return to [[sportscar racing]] in 1998, with the [[André de Cortanze]]-designed [[Toyota GT-One]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.toyota.co.uk/in-focus-toyota-gt-one-ts020 |title=In focus Toyota GT-One (TS020) |publisher=Toyota official blog |date=18 April 2013 |accessdate=7 March 2014 |first=Joe |last=Clifford}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 21:41, 18 November 2023
| Category | Le Mans Prototype | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Toyota | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Andy Thorby (project director) | ||||||||
| Successor | Toyota GT-One | ||||||||
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| Engine | Toyota 3S-GT 2,140 cc (130.6 cu in) 16 valve, DOHC I4, turbocharged, mid-engined | ||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac | ||||||||
| Weight | 790 kg (1,741.7 lb) | ||||||||
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The TOM's Toyota LMP (nicknamed the "Lumpy") was a Le Mans Prototype built by Toyota. A very low budget effort, the car reused the 2.1-litre turbocharged straight-four engine from Toyota's Group C cars and was intended as an experimental car. It never raced, although it was tested on at least three occasions.
Design and development
[edit]In 1996, Toyota Motor Sports funded the development of an experimental Le Mans Prototype, which was officially known as the TOM'S Toyota LMP.[1] As Toyota were primarily focusing on their Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) engine, which first ran that year,[2] the LMP project was run on a tight budget of approximately $500,000.[1] Due to this tight budget, the car, christened the "Lumpy", reused Toyota's 3S-GT engine in the 88C Group C specification, which was a 2.1-litre turbocharged straight-four engine, producing 560 hp (418 kW; 568 PS);[3] this engine was coupled to an Xtrac gearbox from a Peugeot Group C car.[1] The chassis tub was designed to be simple but strong, and the bodywork was also simple; the tight budget meant that the LMP never saw a wind tunnel.[1] The bodywork was designed to minimize lift over the upper body of the car, and had much simpler brake cooling than on most Le Mans Prototypes; the radiator ducts were used, via a scoop, to cool the brakes.[1] After the LMP was completed, Tom Kristensen tested it on at least one occasion, whilst project director Andy Thorby recalled it being tested a total of three times; he stated that the car was very reliable, had lower fuel consumption than the 88C Group C car had (with the same engine), and that it also appeared to be quick.[1] Following the completion of the tests, the car was dispatched to Toyota Team Europe's Cologne workshop, stored under a tarpaulin and eventually destroyed.[1] Toyota would return to sportscar racing in 1998, with the André de Cortanze-designed Toyota GT-One.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g Thorby, Andy (March 2009). "1996 TOMS Toyota "Lumpy" LMP". Mulsanne's Corner. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "Toyota issues engine ultimatum". Autosport.com. 27 September 2001. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ "1988 Toyota 88C Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 7 March 2014.
- ^ Clifford, Joe (18 April 2013). "In focus Toyota GT-One (TS020)". Toyota official blog. Retrieved 7 March 2014.