The Steadiness of Efficiency, for some the sturdy level, for others a “mandatory 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 vehicles for the crown jewel of endurance racing: the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This text will analyze the parameters for the Hypercar automobiles.
Not like the primary WEC races, for Le Mans the lap occasions from the three earlier race weekends usually are not used, however solely the homologation information and simulations ready by AVL.
The decision from the steadiness: many comparable vehicles, 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 particularly loses 8 kg in comparison with final 12 months however “positive aspects” 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 relentless this season.
Energy above and beneath 250 km/h: the place the vehicles achieve
Under 250 km/h, probably the most highly effective vehicles with 520 kW might be Aston Martin and Toyota. These two will lose energy above this pace threshold, with the British having 516 kW obtainable in opposition to the Japanese’s 513 kW. At larger speeds, the Germans push more durable, with BMW at 520 kW and Porsche at 518, in opposition to the 510 and 511 kW they’ll use beneath 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 beneath the edge at 507 kW. Lastly, Alpine, which desires to neglect the double Mecachrome engine failure in 2024, may have 517 kW obtainable beneath 250 km/h, which is able to turn into 508 as soon as that pace is exceeded.
Vitality per stint: who will play extra with technique
Technique is vital to profitable the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari followers know this properly, nonetheless thanking Nicklas Nielsen for the superb work achieved 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, in opposition to 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 comfy are Toyota with 914 MJ, Aston Martin with 910 MJ, and Cadillac with 905 MJ. Under yow will discover the abstract desk.
Be aware on the BoP
In conclusion, it’s value remembering that within the WEC the Le Mans BoP is not going to determine the 24 Hours prematurely. To win it, the abilities of the drivers and their groups’ methods might be elementary. The inexperienced, or reasonably tricolor, flag is getting nearer—Le Mans is lurking.
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