ADESS AD25
The ADESS AD25 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 race car designed, developed and built by Portuguese manufacturer ADESS to ACO 2025 3rd Generation Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. The car is successor to the ADESS-03 Evo and can be built from its predecessor. It is set to be eligible in ACO's Le Mans Cup, European Le Mans Series championships in 2025 with the Asian Le Mans Series in the following year.
| Category | Le Mans Prototype |
|---|---|
| Constructor | ADESS |
| Designer | Stéphane Chosse |
| Predecessor | ADESS-03 Evo |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Carbon-honeycomb monocoque, Zylon "anti-intrusion" side panels |
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, pushrods with power steering and spring-dampers combination Five ways KW dampers Adjustable anti-roll bar system |
| Suspension (rear) | Same as front |
| Length | 4,650 mm (183 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,925 mm (115.2 in) |
| Engine | Toyota V35A-FTS 3,500 cc (3.5 L; 213.6 cu in) V6 twin-turbocharged |
| Transmission | Xtrac P1152 6-speed sequential |
| Power | 460 hp (466 PS; 343 kW) |
| Weight | 970 kg (2,138.5 lb) |
| Brakes | Brembo Six-piston callipers Ø 355 mm x 32 mm front and rear steel discs |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |  Nielsen Racing |
| Notable drivers | Colin Noble Tom Fleming |
The ADESS AD25 is a Le Mans Prototype LMP3 race car designed, developed and built by Portuguese manufacturer ADESS to ACO 2025 3rd Generation Le Mans Prototype LMP3 regulations. The car is successor to the ADESS-03 Evo and can be built from its predecessor. It is set to be eligible in ACO's Le Mans Cup, European Le Mans Series championships in 2025 with the Asian Le Mans Series in the following year.[2]
Developmental history
[edit]On July 7, 2024, the Automobile Club de I'Ouest formally announced that 2025 would be the first year of the third generation Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) cars using the previously announced, Oreca built, Toyota V35A V6 twin-turbocharged engines.[3] All four previous constructors were retained for the new regulations.[2] Upgrades to the car include a completely new cooling system, engine cover and new rear bodywork kit as a result of the new engine.[4][5] New dampers from KW, were also added to improve performance.[6]
Testing started in July 2024, at Estoril with TCR driver Quique Bordas, and continued at Barcelona and Portimão.[7] Wayne Boyd also tested the car in September.[6] Straight-line testing was conducted at Beja Airport with more track testing at Portimão and Estoril. Stéphane Chosse, the CEO of ADESS, reported that aero stability had improved throughout over 3,000 km (1,900 mi) of testing before homologation.[8] In January 2025, ADESS inked a deal with Nielsen Racing and signed Colin Noble as its factory development and race driver.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "ADESS AD25 LMP3 - ADESS AG". www.adess-ag.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ a b "ACO announces next-gen LMP3 from 2025". 24h-lemans.com. July 11, 2024. Archived from the original on January 18, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (July 3, 2023). "New Twin Turbo V6 Set To Power LMP3 From 2025". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Dagys, John (July 2, 2024). "ADESS Unveils AD25 LMP3 Car – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (July 2, 2024). "ADESS Aiming To Make Gains In LMP3 Marketplace With AD25". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Kilbey, Stephen (August 26, 2024). "Next-Gen LMP3 Cars Shown Off Ahead Of Final Homologation". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (July 18, 2024). "ADESS AD25 Completes First Track Test | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (October 1, 2024). "2025 LMP3 Testing Continues Apace With Final Homologation Approaching". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved January 19, 2025.
- ^ "Nielsen Racing Acquires two Adess AD25 LMP3". Endurance-Info. January 16, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.