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Acura ARX-05 racecar is a spec stunner

Acura's racing interests just got more serious, unveiling the stunning ARX-05.

Tim Stevens
Tim Stevens got his start writing professionally while still in school in the mid '90s, and since then has covered topics ranging from business process management to video game development to automotive technology.
Tim Stevens
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This is the Acura ARX-05.

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It's a Daytona Prototype International (DPi) racecar.

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DPI's are a near-spec series, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.  

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And, as you can see, these will be campaigned by Team Penske, one of the most competitive race teams on the planet. 

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The ARX-05 features an aggressive design with a ridiculous, futuristic nose. 

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The trademark? Those "Jewel Eye" headlights. 

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Beneath the skin is an Oreca 07 chassis. 

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In the rear, a twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V6 engine. 

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The car will hit the track next year. 

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We wouldn't recommend betting against it. 

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