LMDh (Le Mans Daytona h) [1] is a set of sports prototype regulations used alongside Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) in both the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship and the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Mar 2, 2025 · LMH allows automakers to design their vehicles from top to tail, including every element of the hybrid system, which must be positioned on the front axle. LMDh is more cost-effective for automakers, allowing them to utilize a higher percentage of off-the-shelf parts, although they are limited to sourcing the vehicles “spine” from one of ...

The Lamborghini SC63 is an LMDh sports prototype racing car designed by Lamborghini and built by Ligier to compete in the Hypercar and GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) classes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA SportsCar Championship, respectively.

Jan 5, 2025 · An interesting distinction lies in the hybrid system capabilities, where the LMH hybrid system can distribute power to both front and/or rear wheels, while the LMDh hybrid system is exclusive to the rear wheels. Compared to the LMP1 class, there should be a …

Jun 8, 2023 · LMH allows a manufacturer to design and develop its own car from top to tail - or rather from the nose to the tail. That includes all elements of the hybrid system, which, if present, must be on...

In 2022, the Hypercar class will open to manufacturers choosing to compete under LMDh regulations. In LMDh, the backbone of the car – i.e the whole car minus the internal combustion engine, the body and the hybrid system – will be supplied by one of four chassis manufacturers: Dallara, Multimatic, Ligier or Oreca.

Dec 18, 2022 · Cars built to the LMDh ruleset that replaces IMSA's Daytona Prototype international (DPi) class next year will be eligible to race in the WEC’s Hypercar class against bespoke Le Mans Hypercars...

LMDh is short for Le Mans Daytona hybrid which refers to its entry into both World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA. LMDh cars can be seen at both 24h of Le Mans and 24h of Daytona. As opposed to LMh (Le Mans hybrid) which were only meant to …

Aug 15, 2023 · Differences between LMH and LMDh. LMH allows a manufacturer to design and develop its own car including all elements of the hybrid system, which, if present, must be on the front axle. The hybrid system is not compulsory in LMH, and limited to 200 kW on the front axle, but imposed in LMDh, with a power of 50 kW and placed on the rear axle.

Jun 12, 2024 · The front section pays homage to the soft shapes of the legendary 956 and 962 models, while the continuous illuminated strip at the rear is a nod to the characteristic hallmark of the current 992-generation nine-eleven model series.