BR01

Category	Le Mans Prototype (LMP2)
Constructor	BR Engineering
Designer(s)	Paolo Catone
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre monocoque
Engine	Nissan VK45DE 4.5 L V8 naturally aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	6-speed Hewland sequential manual
Weight	900kg
Tyres	Michelin, Dunlop, or Continental
Competition history
Notable entrants	SMP Racing
Debut	2015 4 Hours of Imola

The BR Engineering BR01 is a Le Mans Prototype built by BR Engineering in 2015. The car made its debut at the 4 Hours of Imola run by SMP Racing.

Racing History

2015

In 2015 SMP originally planned a full-season program in the European Le Mans Series. After missing the first round, in which the team ran the Oreca 03, the car with its livery was unveiled at Imola.^[1] SMP Racing entered a pair of BR01s at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and a single prototype at the 6 Hours of Bahrain.^[2]

2016

SMP Racing entered the 2016 24 Hours of Daytona, ahead of their planned 2-car assault on the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship season in 2016. Mikhail Aleshin took pole position^[3] in a wet qualifying session however the car fell back during the race, eventually finishing 38th overall.

2021

Four of the BR 01s are being raced in the Masters Endurance Legends. The car has claimed six class wins in the G2/P2 class so far, as of 13 June, as well as six overall podiums finishes.