The Stability of Efficiency, for some the robust level, for others a “obligatory evil” of endurance racing, is as soon as once more the subject on each fanatic’s lips. Not too long ago, the WEC committee launched the BoP on which groups will base their automobiles for the crown jewel of endurance racing: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This text will analyze the parameters for the Hypercar autos.
Not like the primary WEC races, for Le Mans the lap occasions from the three earlier race weekends aren’t used, however solely the homologation information and simulations ready by AVL.
The decision from the stability: many comparable automobiles, with two exceptions
The lightest will clearly be Aston Martin. The Valkyrie, debuting on the 24 Hours, will weigh 1030 kg dry. Then comes Cadillac at 1037 kg, whereas Alpine, BMW, and Peugeot will weigh 1039 kg. The 9X8 specifically loses 8 kg in comparison with final 12 months however “features” 9 in comparison with Spa. Then come Porsche, Ferrari, and Toyota, all three lighter than on the Ardennes race by 14/15 kg. They may weigh respectively 1041, 1042, and 1053 kg, with the Japanese being the heaviest by a big margin, a continuing this season.
Energy above and under 250 km/h: the place the automobiles achieve
Under 250 km/h, essentially the most highly effective automobiles with 520 kW will probably be Aston Martin and Toyota. These two will lose energy above this velocity threshold, with the British having 516 kW obtainable towards the Japanese’s 513 kW. At greater speeds, the Germans push more durable, with BMW at 520 kW and Porsche at 518, towards the 510 and 511 kW they will use under 250 km/h respectively.
Ferrari has grown since final version, with the 499P releasing 515 kW, which is able to drop to “solely” 500, the bottom within the class, with Peugeot additionally having decreased energy under the edge at 507 kW. Lastly, Alpine, which needs to overlook the double Mecachrome engine failure in 2024, can have 517 kW obtainable under 250 km/h, which is able to turn out to be 508 as soon as that velocity is exceeded.
Vitality per stint: who will play extra with technique
Technique is vital to successful the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari followers know this effectively, nonetheless thanking Nicklas Nielsen for the wonderful work carried out within the final hour of the earlier version. As soon as once more, the Germans are smiling, with the M Hybrid having the biggest “tank” at 919 MJ, towards 917 for the 963.
The French are extra restricted: Peugeot as soon as once more has the bottom worth at 889 MJ, and Alpine doesn’t do higher with its 897 MJ. Ferrari will once more must handle its few 896 MJ. Extra snug are Toyota with 914 MJ, Aston Martin with 910 MJ, and Cadillac with 905 MJ. Under yow will discover the abstract desk.
Observe on the BoP
In conclusion, it’s price remembering that within the WEC the Le Mans BoP is not going to determine the 24 Hours upfront. To win it, the abilities of the drivers and their groups’ methods will probably be elementary. The inexperienced, or somewhat tricolor, flag is getting nearer—Le Mans is lurking.
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