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ACO press release
The technical regulations for the Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) class were today presented at the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's press conference, held at the Museum of the 24 Hours.
These 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 Technical Regulations will also, from the 1st of January 2014, cover the Le Mans Series LMP1 category, the FIA World Endurance Championship and the American Le Mans Series.
6 BASIC POINTS TO REMEMBER
• New technology will be granted freedom with regard to powertrain (that is engine and hybrid system) in accordance with the development of road vehicles.
• The engines are free. The limitations of cylinders, restrictors and turbo pressures are removed.
• Significant reduction - up to 30% - of the use of fossil fuels used.
• The hybrid systems are free as long as they can be measured but are limited to two per car. The private teams are protected.
• Cars must be closed to improve safety.
• Weight and width are reduced.
The technical regulations for the Le Mans Prototype 1 (LMP1) class were today presented at the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's press conference, held at the Museum of the 24 Hours.
These 24 Hours of Le Mans LMP1 Technical Regulations will also, from the 1st of January 2014, cover the Le Mans Series LMP1 category, the FIA World Endurance Championship and the American Le Mans Series.
6 BASIC POINTS TO REMEMBER
• New technology will be granted freedom with regard to powertrain (that is engine and hybrid system) in accordance with the development of road vehicles.
• The engines are free. The limitations of cylinders, restrictors and turbo pressures are removed.
• Significant reduction - up to 30% - of the use of fossil fuels used.
• The hybrid systems are free as long as they can be measured but are limited to two per car. The private teams are protected.
• Cars must be closed to improve safety.
• Weight and width are reduced.
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| Audi e-tron quattro, LMP1. (Photo: WRi2) |