Prost AP03
The last Peugeot-powered Formula One car, from a scoreless 2000 season that pushed Prost Grand Prix towards collapse.
- Power
- 800 bhp
About the Prost AP03
Raced by Jean Alesi, Alain Prost's former Ferrari team-mate, and reigning Formula 3000 champion Nick Heidfeld, the AP03 was slow and unreliable, with only 11 classified finishes from a possible 34. Both drivers complained of inconsistent handling and poor traction, and technical director Alan Jenkins was fired after Monaco. Prost blamed the Peugeot A20 V10, prompting Peugeot to reveal publicly an output of 792 bhp, and the dispute ended with Peugeot withdrawing from Formula One. With no points, Prost was classified last in the constructors' championship and received no prize money, the start of the financial trouble that later ended the team.
Prost AP03 specs
The Prost AP03 produces 800 bhp (597 kW).
| Make | Prost |
|---|---|
| Model | AP03 |
| Years | 2000 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Peugeot A20) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 800 bhp (597 kW) at 16,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1333 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Prost AP03 rarity in CarSpot
The Prost AP03 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Prost AP03 fun facts
- At the Nürburgring, Nick Heidfeld's car was found to be underweight after qualifying and he was not allowed to take part in the race.
- Jean Alesi qualified eighth at Monaco and ran fourth at Spa-Francorchamps before retiring.
- Peugeot's engine technology lived on as the Asiatech V10, used by Arrows in 2001 and Minardi in 2002.