More weight and less power in LM P2

The new cars meeting the Hypercar regulations – or rather accepted in the said category – should run times similar to those of the LM P2s in recent years. The latter must therefore logically be slowed down so as not to interfere in the battle between the cars entered in the premier category.

Initially, the power of the Gibson V8 fitted to the Oreca 07 and other Ligier JS P217s was reduced by 30 kW. But this was not enough, so the decision was made to go even further.

Both ELMS whether WEC, they will benefit from 50 kW (around 67 horsepower) less than last year, and therefore increase to 400 kW (536 hp).

They will carry 20 kg more to reach 950 and will have to use their low drag kit for the entire season which until then was only adopted for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

« The initial strategy, announced last year, was to readjust performance with the 2021 version of Goodyear tires and reduce engine power by 30kW, the ACO said. Following the first phase of testing, and in consultation with Goodyear and the teams, the committee finally decided to continue with tires that have already proven themselves in terms of performance and reliability. »