| Car name | Nova NP02 |
|---|---|
| function Object() { [native code] } | Nova Proto |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque |
| Height | 1,070 mm (42.3 in) |
| Engine name | Ford Coyote |
| Capacity | 5.0 L; 305.1 cu in (5,000 cm3) |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Turbo/na | N/A |
| Gearbox name | Sadev SLR90 |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Weight | 890 kg (1,962.1 lb) |
| Tyres | Michelin |
| Races | 21 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Poles | 6 |
| Podiums | 28 |
| Brakes | AP 6 pistons with 14” rotors |
| Power | 460 hp (466 PS; 343 kW) |
| Debut | 2022 Ultimate Cup Series Navarra round |
| Engine position | mid-mounted |
| Production | 2021 |
| Length | 4,730 mm (186.1 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75.3 in) |
| Team | Graff Racing Racing Spirit of Léman |
| First win | 2022 Ultimate Cup Series Hockenheim round |
The Nova NP02 is a sports prototype race car designed and built by French manufacturer Nova Proto.[1][2][3] Nova Proto, founded by Guillem Roux and Camille Gautré Santos, has previously provided maintenance and spare parts for several Norma cars including the M20, M20-F and M20-FC.[4]
The car competes in the Ultimate Cup European Series and the 24H Series.[5][6] It will also be eligible in a new series, International Sports Cars (ISC).[7]
References
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (2024-11-18). "New-For-2025 ISC Selects Nova NP02 Prototype". www.dailysportscar.com. Archived January 15, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ "Nova Proto NP02". lapmeta.com. Archived 2025-07-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ "Nova NP02". www.auroramotorsports.com. Archived 29 Mar 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (2023-07-18). "Nova Proto, Norma Lives On". www.dailysportscar.com. Archived 2025-07-03 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ Mercier, Laurent (11 Oct 2024). "Ultimate Cup Series 2025, mode d'emploi..." (in French). Endurance Info. Archived 24 Apr 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (2025-07-03). "33 Cars For 12H Paul Ricard | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2025-07-10.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (2024-11-12). "International Sports Cars, Something New In The East!". www.dailysportscar.com. Archived November 19, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-07-03.