Introducing the BMW LMDh Racer With Hybrid V8 -- IMSA GTP Race Car

mbanck · 06-07-2022, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nemex12

I can only say the designed team that created this car is for sure not the same that has been destroying all the BMW series lately. They should give this guys control on the future designs

That also seems to be mandated by the rules (BMW partnered with Dallara):

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Companies will not need to design an entire race car from scratch; instead, each LMDh car starts off with a chassis (or spine) from one of four approved manufacturers—Dallara, Ligier, Multimatic, and Oreca.

(Source: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/06...e-m-hybrid-v8/)

(or maybe I'm reading this wrong, and the actual exterior design is still done by BMW - M Motorsport in that case. One could argue that they should then be put in charge for other BMW products, but I guess it would quickly become a manpower problem, as this LMDh thing is a one-off)

mookie45 · 06-07-2022, 07:46 AM

Will this race in the LMPx in IMSA?

billnchristy · 06-07-2022, 10:36 AM

LMDH are for IMSA
LMH are for WEC

So, yeah, it should

M3JetPilot · 06-07-2022, 10:51 AM

Just look at that puny grille. Not aggressive or modern at all but old and stale. Not to mention it doesn't give the people what they want. The grille should be at least 3x that size. 😂

its55 · 06-07-2022, 03:49 PM

I plan to see its Daytona 24 debut.

its55 · 06-07-2022, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mookie45

Will this race in the LMPx in IMSA?

The class will be called GTP.

jdhiro · 06-07-2022, 10:35 PM

Finally a BMW front-end that I LOVE again! Let's use this in a new M1

mookie45 · 06-07-2022, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by its55

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Originally Posted by mookie45

Will this race in the LMPx in IMSA?

The class will be called GTP.

Nice, a new class! Can't wait for the Rolex 24

nathanm4 · 06-12-2022, 01:23 PM

God damn! It's a spaceship!

Aceway · 06-12-2022, 04:56 PM

Wow this looks awesome, blueprint for future super car in 2030 please?

indyrich · 06-13-2022, 08:41 PM

Disappointed that they won't be going to Le Mans with all the other Lmdh's (Audi, Porsche, Ferrari, etc.)

BMWGirlFL · 06-29-2022, 10:49 AM

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