Honda Selling ARX01-e's

by JeffH16 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 19:05

Just saw an advert in Autosport Magazine from HPD saying they are selling ARX-01e's does anyone know if this is the one highcroft used at Sebring? or are they making new chassis?

by Stonewall458 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 19:29

Yes, that was the one Highcroft used at Sebring.

by narboza22 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 19:56

Guess that means Highcroft hasn't found cash to run the rest of the ALMS season.

by nickyf1 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 20:15

Wow, didn't see that one coming!

by **culchi** Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 20:42

ok who has enough to buy it and run a tora lmp1 car

by Stonewall458 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 21:42

What issue of Autosport was it?

by **Matt** Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 22:04

Buy it as a going concern and get Highcroft to run it Wink

by narboza22 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 22:41

Shane wrote:ok who has enough to buy it and run a tora lmp1 car

Do we know how much they are selling it for?

by lfcnicklfc Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 23:02

i probably could afford it but with University fees as well as accomodation fees now costing about £654,043494348509430.49323823 a year i wont have that kind of money unfortunately

by nickyf1 Thu 7 Apr 2011 - 23:34

I think my university fees will be roughly £0 if the Scottish Election pans out alright.

Vote SNP! Very Happy

by JeffH16 Fri 8 Apr 2011 - 0:08

its the 7th april 2011 issue, page 69. its a whole page advert, and reads as follows

"the new HOnda PErformance Development ARX-01e LMP1 prototype made a hugely impressive debut by finishing second against factory opposition at this years Sebring 12 hours. Powered by HPD's venerable 3.4L V8 engine, it is developed on the foundation of last years American LE MAns winning HPD ARX-01c LMP class leader and winner of the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP2 class.

This Model is now available for purchase along with associated engine lease ad technical support packages. Put one in your teams hands and experience a level of reliabiltity, performance and customer service that only honda can provide"

the fact that they say, 'put one in your teams hands' almost seems to imply they are intending to make more if the demand is there, or am i reading to much into this?

by Stonewall458 Fri 8 Apr 2011 - 0:10

Looks like Honda is just making more of them for people to purchase, and not selling the Sebring car.

I thought it was an April Fool's joke at first! Razz

by **CQR Rogue** Fri 8 Apr 2011 - 8:36

Thats slighlty worrying, thats this years LMP1 car, after 1 race, on midweek they mentioned that Highcroft are looking at indy car and the fact Highcroft who are the ALMS series champions couldnt get a finical package toegther, doesnt look to go good for ALMS LMP1 field and the rest of year.

by **Matt** Fri 8 Apr 2011 - 10:25

Seriously, just ask HPD to give it to us for £1 and we'll just give it to Highcroft
Wink

by **Radiation Louis** Sun 10 Apr 2011 - 16:32

Matt wrote:Seriously, just ask HPD to give it to us for £1 and we'll just give it to Highcroft

on the condition they let me and ash drive it lol!

no but in all seriousness, Highcroft still has their car. According to an article i read there was a plan to make 3 more chassis in addition to the Highcroft car. so this is just the other 3 for sale Smile