Isotta Fraschini reveals new images of its Hypercar

Isotta Fraschini's Hypercar project continues. For around two months, the Italian manufacturer has continued to confirm its desire to join the WEC in 2023. For this, he recently presented the first drawings of its prototype named Tipo 6 LMH-C.

After a side view of its Hypercar, the Lombard structure revealed more this week with two new photos of its LMH. This time, Isotta Fraschini has published images of the front of its Tipo 6 LMH-C but also of the rear which allows us to admire the diffuser of the machine, its imposing fin or even its exit. exhausts placed in height and central position.

Isotta Fraschini in the WEC next season?

Since its first announcements last October, Isotta Fraschini has had a very clear idea in mind: to join the premier category ofEndurance in 2023 with the aim of participating in 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 10-11). But when ? At first glance, at the 6 Hours of Spa (April 29), thus skipping the first two rounds of the campaign at Sebring (March 17) and Portimão (April 16). However, this participation in the world championship is still subject to approval by the organizers.

In the meantime, Isotta Fraschini continues to work on its Tipo 6 LMH-C which, according to the information revealed, would be a hybrid Hypercar weighing 1 kg on the scale. Under its hood would hide a 000° V-shaped six-cylinder engine producing 90 horsepower, coupled with a 700 kW (200 horsepower) electric motor at the front for a total power estimated at around 270 horsepower. To comply with WEC regulations, the authorized power will be limited to 1000 KW (or 500 horsepower). The tank capacity would be 680 liters and the Michelin tires should be sized 90/31/71, like Peugeot but contrary to Toyota.

Concerning the chassis, it should be prepared in the Michelotto Engineering workshops. In addition, the Italian brand says it has partnered with Brembo, Multimatic, Pankl Racing, Xtrac Limited for the development of its Hypercar. It remains to be seen whether Isotta Fraschini will obtain its much-desired approval to finally enter the WEC.

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