Daihatsu P3

The Daihatsu P3 was a sports racing car built by Daihatsu in 1966. It was the predecessor of the P-5, and it featured a 1.3-litre twin-cam straight-four engine capable of producing around about 100 PS.

Daihatsu P3
ConstructorDaihatsu
SuccessorDaihatsu P5
Technical specifications
ChassisTubular frame
Suspension (front)Double wishbone
Suspension (rear)Multi-link (4-link)
EngineR92A 1,261 cc (77.0 cu in) DOHC 16-valve I4 naturally-aspirated Front engined
TransmissionHewland MK-IV 5-speed manual
TyresDunlop R7
Competition history
Notable driversJapan Yuzo Takechi
Japan Keizo Yabuki
Japan Takao Yoshida
Japan Hiroyuki Kukidome
Debut1966 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWins
31 (class)

History

The P-3 was the first Daihatsu race car and it featured a 1.3-litre straight-four engine fitted in the front of the car, which was capable of producing up to 100 hp (74.6 kW; 101.4 PS).[1]

The P-3 made its competitive debut at the Japanese Grand Prix in 1966, which was held at Fuji Speedway, where it won the eponymous P3 category.[1][2] It was also entered in the 1000 km of Suzuka in same year, where it did not finish the race.[1] The following year, it was then run in the Suzuka 12 Hours; the No.6 car won the P1 class, and finished fourth overall.[1][3] The P-3 was succeeded by the P-5, which was more powerful than the P-3.[4]

References
  1. "Daihatsu P-3". 2000 GT. Archived from the original on 21 May 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  2. "第3回日本グランプリ自動車レース大会 グランプリ (1) リザルト". Japan Automobile Federation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  3. "鈴鹿12時間自動車レース 12時間　(P1) リザルト". Japanese Automobile Federation. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  4. "Daihatsu P-5". 2000 GT. Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2013.


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