The FIA has published the latest Balance of Performance (BoP) measures for the Hypercars in the World Endurance Championship. These new measures include adjustments to power levels after reaching speeds of 250 km/h. The BoP numbers reveal that Ferrari will have a 1.7% reduction in power above 250 km/h at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This is significant because the Ferrari 499P is known for its impressive top speeds. The power of each Hypercar will be increased or decreased by a certain percentage after reaching 250 km/h, with top speeds at Le Mans usually reaching nearly 350 km/h.
Alpine will be participating in the race with their two A424 LMDh cars. Compared to the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, these cars will have a weight loss of 7 kilograms, reaching a total weight of 1038 kg. Their power has also been reduced by 6 kilowatts, resulting in 507 kW (689 hp). However, they will have a 0.90% increase in power when their A424s reach the 250 km/h mark.
BMW WRT will make its debut in the Hypercar class at Le Mans with their M Hybrid V8. Car #20 will feature a unique Art Car livery for the race. They will have a weight increase of 1 kilogram, reaching a total weight of 1039 kg. Their total power will be reduced by 2 kilowatts, resulting in 508 kW (690 hp). Similar to the A424, they will have a 0.90% power increase after reaching 250 km/h.
The two Cadillac V-Series.Rs for Le Mans will weigh 6 kilograms more than their car #2 in Spa, totaling 1036 kg. Their power has been reduced by 7 kilowatts, resulting in a total power of 509 kW (692 hp). There will be no further increase or decrease in power after reaching 250 km/h.
After losing the victory at the 6 Hours of Spa, the three Ferrari 499Ps will weigh 10 kilograms less, totaling 1043 kg. Their power has been increased by 2 kilowatts, resulting in 508 kW (690 hp). However, they will have the biggest power reduction of all manufacturers, at 1.70%, after reaching 250 km/h.
Isotta Fraschini will make its debut at Le Mans in partnership with Duqueine, entering their Tipo 6 Competizione. They will have the second biggest weight loss, with a reduction of 12 kilograms, reaching a total weight of 1048 kg. Their total power will be reduced by 5 kilowatts, resulting in 515 kW (700 hp). They will also have a 0.90% increase in power above 250 km/h. However, they are no longer the most powerful Hypercar, as Lamborghini will take that position.
Lamborghini will return to Le Mans after an unsuccessful presence in the GT1 class from 2006 to 2010. Their two SC63s, one from the WEC and the other from the IMSA Endurance Cup, will have an additional power increase of 5 kilowatts, totaling 519 kW (705 hp). They will also have a weight increase of 4 kilograms, reaching a total weight of 1039 kg. Their power will decrease by 1.60% after reaching 250 km/h.
Peugeot will participate in their second Le Mans in the Hypercar class with their updated 9X8 LMH. Both LMHs will weigh 18 kilograms less, totaling 1047 kg. This is the biggest weight loss in the class. Their power will remain at 508 kW (690 hp), but they will have a decrease of 0.70% after reaching 250 km/h.
Porsche Penske will join Ferrari AF Corse with three entries, or three 963 Le Mans Daytona Hypercars. They will have a weight increase of 5 kilograms, totaling 1042 kg. Their power will increase by 4 kilowatts, resulting in a total power of 511 kW (694 hp). Similar to Cadillac, there will be no power increase or decrease (0%) after reaching 250 km/h.
Finally, Toyota GAZOO Racing, the current Hypercar manufacturers champion, will have a weight reduction of 11 kilograms, reaching a total weight of 1053 kg. They will also have a power reduction of 7 kilowatts, resulting in a total power of 508 kW (690 hp). However, they will gain 0.90% power after reaching 250 km/h.
The Le Mans Test Day will take place on Sunday, June 9, with two 3-hour sessions. This will include a class of 23 Hypercars, the largest number since the category was introduced in 2021.
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