Debora LMP295
| Industry | Automotive, Motorsport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1995 |
| Products | Le Mans Prototypes (LMP295, LMP201) |
The Debora LMP295 and Debora LMP201 were Le Mans Prototypes constructed by Debora in 1995 specifically for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only one unit of each model was produced, both featuring the same 2-litre Cosworth-Ford turbocharged inline-four engine. Their sole competition appearance occurred at the 1995 race, where the LMP295 achieved the highest placement for Didier Bonnet Racing at Le Mans.
Racing history
In preparation for the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, Debora created two vehicles: the LMP295 (#LMP295-01) and the LMP201 (#LMP295-02). Both cars were powered by identical 2-litre turbocharged Cosworth-Ford straight-four engines and entered by Didier Bonnet Racing. During pre-qualifying, the LMP201, piloted by Didier Bonnet and Bernard Santal, initially ranked 26th but did not officially make the pre-qualification list. Subsequently, the team decided to field the LMP295 with a driver lineup consisting of Santal, Patrice Roussel, and Edouard Sezionale. The LMP295 completed 223 laps, finishing twentieth overall and last among those who completed the race. Despite this, it secured victory in the LMP2 category as the sole finisher in its class. This result represented Didier Bonnet Racing's best performance at Le Mans to date. Neither vehicle participated in further competitions, as Debora introduced the successor model, the Debora LMP296, for the next season.