Courage LC75
| Industry | Automotive, Motorsport |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Racing vehicles, including Courage LC75 |
The Courage LC75 is a Le Mans Prototype racing vehicle created by the French constructor Courage, evolving from the Courage LC70 LMP1 platform. It was engineered specifically to compete in the LMP2 category of the Le Mans Series as well as the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race.
Subsequently, HPD transformed the LC75 into the Acura ARX-01, which achieved championship victories in the American Le Mans Series.
Awards
While the LC75 itself experienced modest achievements, its HPD-developed successor earned several championships within the American Le Mans Series. Nonetheless, it did not reach the same level of competitive prominence or commercial success as its forerunner, the Courage C65.
Chassis
A total of only two chassis were constructed under the LC75 name; no additional LC70 frames were converted for LMP2 participation.
Chassis number 1, which was the inaugural chassis of the LC70/LC75 line, was initially utilized for testing purposes in 2006. It then competed with Noël Del Bello Racing during 2007 before being employed by Oreca for FLM09 development in 2008. From 2009 onward, Pegasus Racing took ownership of this chassis.
Chassis number 2 was purchased by Saulnier Racing and raced under Swiss Spirit in 2006, followed by competition under its own banner in 2007. After Jacques Nicolet acquired the team, this chassis was succeeded by the Pescarolo 01 and subsequently sold to Ibañez Racing Service.
| No. | Year | Model | Team | Engine | Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | LC75 | Courage Compétition | Mecachrome | Development and testing exclusively |
| 2007 | LC75 | Noël Del Bello Racing | AER P07 | Le Mans Series / 24 Hours of Le Mans | |
| 2008 | LC75 | Oreca | AER P07 | Testing and development only | |
| 2009-2010 | LC75 | Pegasus Racing | AER P07 | Le Mans Series | |
| 2011 | LC75 | Pegasus Racing | HPD V6 bi-turbo | ||
| 2 | 2006 | LC70 | Swiss Spirit | Judd GV5 V10 | Le Mans Series / 24 Hours of Le Mans |
| 2007 | LC75 | Saulnier Racing | Judd GV5 V10 | Le Mans Series / 24 Hours of Le Mans | |
| 2009-2011 | LC75 | Ibañez Racing Service | AER P07 | Le Mans Series |