Picchio DP2

First generation Daytona Prototype.  Made in Italy.  Has not raced very much since 2003.


Type: Open two-seater with bodywork over wheels.
Chassis: Steel high-resistance tube frame chassis with aluminum and honeycomb panels.
Bodywork: Carbon fibre bodywork with internal reinforcements in carbon honeycomb.
Power transmission: Rear wheel drive. Hewland NT gearbox. Multi-disc dry clutch.
Brakes: Auto-ventilated disc brakes, Ø330 x 32, four-piston caliper.
Wheels: 18 inch wide rims with integrated pressure sensors.
Headlights: BMW headlights. Front headlights with “eye-glow” effect.
Suspension: Steel A-arms with pushrod system. Adjustable anti-roll system.

Dimensions: 
· Max length= 4380 mm
· Max width= 1995 mm
· Height = 1110 mm
· Minimum ground clearance = 38.5 mm
· Weight = 900 kg
· Tank capacity: 90 liters
Safety equipment: Front and rear roll bar. Three inch wide, six-point seat belts. Double fire extinguishing equipment. Front crash box.
Interiors: Customizable. Stock production in aluminum panels and carbon.
Optional: Air conditioning. Anti-roll bar in the front, adjustable from the cockpit. Big brakes. 24 hours kit.

BMW S62-B50 32 valve 5.0L V-8
Bore: 3.701″ Stroke: 3.502″ Minimum crank weight: 40 lbs
Maximum compression ratio: 11:1
Intake valve: 1.377″ Exhaust valve: 1.200″
Piston, rings, pin and titanium connecting rod: 936 gm minimum
Maximum camshaft lift @ retainer with zero lash: .445″
Maximum cam duration: 250 ° @ .050″ lift
Induction: 8 individual butterflies @ 1.965″
Twin intake air restrictors of 1.875-inch diameter opening into the approved air box.
RPM limit: 6800


There are rumors of another powerplant and an improved version of this car.  Both are yet to be seen.