BMW M Hybrid V8
The BMW M Hybrid V8 is a sports prototype racing car designed by BMW M and built by Dallara. It is designed to the Le Mans Daytona h regulations, and debuted in the 2023 IMSA SportsCar Championship at the season-opening 24 Hours of Daytona.[3] It marks BMW's return to the top-flight of sports prototype racing since the BMW V12 LMR in 1999.[4] The car will also contest the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2024 onwards.[5]
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| Category | LMDh | ||||||||||
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| Designer(s) | Michael Scully (Design Lead)[1] Maurizio Lesciutta (Project Lead)[2] | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | BMW V12 LMR | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | LMP2-based carbon fiber monocoque | ||||||||||
| Engine | P66/3 3,999 cc (244.0 cu in) V8 twin-turbocharged, 32-valve, DOHC | ||||||||||
| Torque | 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | Rear-mounted 50KW spec MGU supplied by Bosch, on an Xtrac P1359, 7-speed carbon-fibre plastics reinforced pneumatically actuated | ||||||||||
| Power | 477 kW (649 PS; 640 hp) (combustion engine only) 500 kW (680 PS; 671 bhp) (combined) | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Michelin slicks | ||||||||||
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| Notable drivers | |||||||||||
| Debut | 2023 24 Hours of Daytona | ||||||||||
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Racing results
Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results
(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.
| Year | Entrant | Class | Drivers | No. | Rds. | Rounds | Pts. | Pos. | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||
| 2023 |  BMW Team RLL |
GTP |  Philipp Eng Augusto Farfus Marco Wittmann Colton Herta |
24 | All All 1-2 1 |
DAY 6 |
SEB 8 |
LBH 4 |
MON |
WGL |
MOS |
ELK |
IMS | PET |
-* | -* |
Connor De Phillippi Nick Yelloly Sheldon van der Linde Colton Herta |
25 | All All 1-2 1 |
DAY 9 |
SEB 2 |
LBH 2 |
MON |
WGL |
MOS |
ELK |
IMS | PET |
-* | -* | |||
* Season still in progress.
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Practice at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 with a Porsche 963
References
- Boeriu, Horatiu (September 22, 2022). "BMW M Hybrid V8 livery and driver lineup revealed". BMW Blog. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- Haueter, David (January 2, 2023). "Paddock Talk: BMW M Hybrid V8 Project Leader Maurizio Leschiutta". Bimmer Life. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- Katsianis, Jordan (July 16, 2022). "BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh engine specifications revealed". Evo. Online. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- Page, Felix (June 25, 2022). "BMW to race in IMSA in 2023 with M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototype". Autocar. Online. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
- Goodwin, Graham (July 26, 2022). "BMW Confirm FIA WEC Hypercar Entry For 2024". dailysportscar.com. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
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