Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
Summary
Ford tested its new Hypercar at the Paul Ricard race track in France, aiming to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans race again. The car uses a special type of race car design called LMDh, featuring a hybrid system and a 5.4-liter V8 engine based on Ford’s Mustang engine.Key Facts
- Ford hopes its new Hypercar will win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a famous endurance race.
- The car was tested at Paul Ricard circuit in France by drivers Matt Campbell and Logan Sargeant.
- Ford has won Le Mans overall four times, last in 1969, but returned to racing in the top class with this new car.
- The Hypercar is designed using LMDh rules, requiring a carbon fiber chassis from approved suppliers; Ford chose ORECA.
- The car uses a hybrid system with a spec gearbox, electric motor, and battery shared with other teams, but the engine and bodywork are Ford’s own.
- Ford’s Hypercar has a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine, derived from the “Coyote” V8 in Mustang cars.
- Initial testing began on August 5 and has gone smoothly according to Ford.
- Drivers involved in testing include Matt Campbell, Mike Rockenfeller, Tom Blomqvist, and Logan Sargeant.
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