Famous Italian supercar-maker teases hypercar it's developing that will race at Le Mans in 2024
Lamborghini has confirmed it will develop a new race car that will compete in the new LMDh hypercar class in both the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA Sportscar Championship in the US.
Already a presence in GT3 racing with its Huracan where it has won more than 40 titles since 2015, Lamborghini says it has tasked it Squadra Corse racing division to prepare its new racer for the 2024 season.
Releasing an early pic of the racer it plans to field in the LMDh class, the shadowy rendering suggests a hybrid-powered hypercar that will be inspired by the recent limited-run Lamborghini Sian FKP 37. Once produced, it’s thought the factory-backed Lamborghini will position itself as a contender for overall victories at not only Le Mans but Daytona and Sebring.
It’s thought under the rear boot lid, in line with LMDh ruling, the new hypercar will come with a hybrid powertrain that will be loosely based on the upcoming Aventador replacement next-gen powertrain. This suggests an electrified V12 could be on the menu.
Commenting on the LMDh entry Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini boss, said: “This step-up into the highest echelon of sports car racing marks an important milestone for our company. We will be measuring ourselves against the very best, on the most demanding proving grounds. On one hand, this will give our successful motorsports program even more visibility, but it will also allow us to test future technologies: our LMDh prototypes will become our most sophisticated open laboratory on four wheels.” Lamborghini has yet to reveal who its technical partner will be in the LMDh class but it’s thought that it will work with French constructor Ligier that will supply the LMP2-based chassis for Lamborghini’s hypercar.
Lamborghini is the seventh brand to commit to the LMDh class and will join Audi, Porsche, Acura, Cadillac, BMW and Alpine.
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