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automotive1 year ago

Genesis Launches Magma Racing Team and Unveils Le Mans Hypercar

Genesis has unveiled its GMR-001 Hypercar, set to debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026 and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2027. Built on an Oreca chassis, the car will feature the LMDh hybrid setup. Genesis Magma Racing, led by Cyril Abiteboul, will operate from Circuit Paul Ricard, with testing starting next summer. The launch marks Genesis' entry into high-performance motorsport, with Hyundai Motorsport playing a key role in the program.

via Sportscar365|
#automotive#genesis#hypercar
sports1 year ago

Genesis Unveils Ambitious LMDh Racing Program with Star Drivers

Andre Lotterer and Pipo Derani have been announced as the first drivers for Genesis Magma Racing's LMDh program, set to debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026. Both drivers bring significant experience, with Derani joining from Action Express Racing and Lotterer from Porsche Penske Motorsport. Additionally, Genesis will partner with IDEC Sport for a 2025 European Le Mans Series LMP2 entry, featuring drivers Jamie Chadwick, Logan Sargent, and Mathys Jaubert as part of their "trajectory program."

via Sportscar365|
#andre-lotterer#endurance-racing#genesis
automotive2 years ago

"Porsche's Potential Mid-Year Debut for New 963 Crankshaft"

Porsche is considering introducing an updated crankshaft for its V8 twin-turbo engine in the Porsche 963 mid-year, with discussions ongoing about its potential introduction in 2024. The manufacturer has pursued updates for the 2024 season but has not confirmed the inclusion of the new crankshaft in the upcoming WeatherTech Championship season. The updates, including potential re-homologations, are subject to discussions with IMSA and ACO, with the aim of ensuring all Porsche 963s are running in the same configuration.

via Sportscar365|
#963#automotive#crankshaft
automotive2 years ago

Lamborghini SC63: Unveiling the Turbocharged LMDh Race Car for Le Mans

Lamborghini has unveiled its LMDh car, the Lamborghini SC63, ahead of its debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup in 2024. The SC63 will be powered by a new 3.8-liter V8 engine connected to a standard electric hybrid system. It is the first LMDh car to be built around a Ligier carbon fiber monocoque and represents Lamborghini's commitment to implementing hybrid and electric powertrain technology in its road car range. The SC63's design features Lamborghini's trademark Y-shaped lights and a NACA inlet inspired by the Countach supercar. Lamborghini is the sixth manufacturer to reveal an LMDh car.

via Sportscar365|
#automotive#endurance-racing#hybrid-technology
motorsports2 years ago

Porsche's Late-Race Heroics Secure Watkins Glen Victory.

The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 was stripped of its victory at Watkins Glen after post-race inspection found a skid block measuring less than the permitted minimum thickness. This elevated the #25 BMW M Team RLL BMW M Hybrid V8 to victory, marking BMW's first GTP victory since 1986. The Action Express Racing Cadillac V-Series.R and the MSR Acura completed the podium. This is the second IMSA GTP winner to be found to have breached the rules in the five races so far this year in the new LMDh era.

via Motorsport.com|
#bmw#gtp#lmdh
sports2 years ago

Alpine Unveils Impressive Lineup of High-Performance Race Cars.

Alpine has unveiled its LMDh car, the A424_B, which will be powered by a Mecachrome V6 engine and feature a spec LMDh hybrid system. The car has been developed in partnership with ORECA and will be run by Alpine's long-time sports car racing partner Signatech in the FIA World Endurance Championship next year. The manufacturer is also open to customer teams buying the car to compete in other championships. The first fire-up of the complete car is scheduled for June 28, with the first rollout set to take place in late July.

via Sportscar365|
#alpine#fia-world-endurance-championship#hybrid-system