26 Facts About RML Group

In 1984, RML Group was contracted to build the Ecurie Ecosse prototypes for the C2 class, winning the class title in 1986.

In 1987, RML Group returned to the main class by developing the Aston Martin AMR-1.

RML Group developed and prepared NPTI's Nissan R90CK programme for Le Mans.

In 1999, RML Group returned sportscars by producing the RML Group Mallock P20 Supersports Car, in association with Mallock Sports his brother Richard's company.

In 2000, RML Group created the Saleen S7 supercar initially as a road car, and then the racing version the S7-R, winning the European Le Mans Series in the GT1 class in 2001 and the Spanish GT Championship overall in 2002.

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Also in 2004, RML Group ran an MG-Lola EX257 in the Le Mans 24 Hours and Le Mans Endurance Series.

RML Group competed in the Le Mans Series in 2011 with a HPD ARX-01d LMP2 car, becoming the second team to run the ARX-01 in Europe after Strakka Racing.

In 2012, RML Group developed a new engine on behalf of Nissan for the unique Nissan DeltaWing RML Group, as Nissans Motorpsort Partner ran the car and provided engineering and technical support at Le Mans 24 hours and Petit Le Mans where it finished 5th overall.

RML Group were responsible for the whole vehicle, including developing a high performance lightweight powertrain.

In 2004, RML Group contracted with SEAT Sport UK to run two SEAT Toledo Cupras in the BTCC with drivers Jason Plato and Rob Huff, at the end of the year RML Group moved into the WTCC with Chevrolet.

RML Group re-entered the BTCC in 2009, running their ex-WTCC Chevrolet Lacettis for 2001 champion Jason Plato, Mat Jackson since round two and James Nash since round four.

In 2010, RML Group ran the Works Chevrolet team in the BTCC, winning the drivers championship with Jason Plato.

RML Group won the contract to build, develop and run the works Chevrolet Lacetti in the WTCC from the 2005 season.

On 4 March 2013, RML Group announced they would enter the WTCC in 2013 as an independent two-car entry with Chevrolet Cruzes run for Yvan Muller and new recruit from the closed down Team Aon team, Tom Chilton.

Since 2014, RML Group develops the Chevrolet Cruze to the new 2014 TC1 specs for various teams, but did not field a team.

RML Group built the works Nissan Sentra for the South African Touring Car Championship.

RML Group considered lodging an entry for the 2010 Formula One World Championship, however decided against it, citing the current uncertainty over 2010 regulations as their reason for doing so.

RML Group have said they are still considering an entry into Formula One in the future.

In 2002, RML Group entered the British ASCAR stock car series, based on ASA-type racing, winning the 2002 and 2003 titles with Nicolas Minassian and Ben Collins.

Also in 2002, RML Group prepared Darren Manning's Team St George car for the British Champ Car race at the Rockingham race track.

In 1994, RML Group created several concept sketches for an undisclosed Japanese manufacturer.

In 1999, RML Group returned with two different projects, the Opel Astra Concept DTM, a road-going prototype based on the Opel Astra Coupe the German company would debut the following year, and the ground up design of the Saleen S7.

In 2011, RML Group showcased the Nissan Juke-R with Nissan announcing a limited production run of 'the worlds fastest crossover' in 2012.

In 2014, RML Group developed and built the Q50 Eau Rouge concept on behalf of Infiniti Motor Co.

RML Group produced a road-legal converted version of the Aston Martin Vulcan some time before 2018.

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In 2021, RML Group showcased the Short Wheelbase, essentially a modern classic inspired by the famed Ferrari 250 GT SWB.