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2 unusual facts about Le Mans Prototype


Le Mans Prototype

Turbochargers and superchargers allowed for petrol engines with a maximum displacement of 2000 cc (122 ci) and for diesel engines with a maximum displacement of 3700 cc (225.8 ci), restrictor-limited to around 700 bhp.

Fuel tank size of 83 litres (16.5 gallons) for petrol engines, 76 litres (16 gallons) for hybrid petrol engines, 60 litres (13.2 gallons) for diesel engines and 58 litres (12.8 gallons) for hybrid diesel engines.


Kremer K8 Spyder

The Kremer K8 Spyder, along with its predecessor, the CK7, were open-cockpit prototypes built by Kremer Racing for use in multiple sportscar series, such as the IMSA GT Championship, Interserie, and International Sports Racing Series.

Lavaggi LS1

In 2005, Giovanni Lavaggi built a LMP1 sports prototype, and named it the Lavaggi LS1; the car was the first Le Mans Prototype to have been built and designed in Monte Carlo.

OAK Racing

At the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans, OAK Racing took the LMP2 class victory with a 1-2 finish (7th and 8th overall).


see also

KW Motorsport Ltd

The Company is based alongside its sister company KW Special Projects Ltd at Reynard Park, Brackley, England, where it is currently working on the adaptation and regeneration of MARCH Engineering’s iconic Le Mans prototype, the MARCH 75S.

Toyota TS040 Hybrid

During the 2013 WEC season, Toyota announced that it would continue racing in the 2014 WEC and would thus develop a new LMP1 car for the 2014 Le Mans Prototype regulations.