Lamborghini has unveiled what engine it will be running in its LMDh prototype for the brand’s upcoming venture into the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the GTP class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
In accordance with the LMDh regulations, the car will feature a hybrid power unit consisting of an internal combustion engine and the same Energy Recovery System (ERS) shared with all other competitors.
Lamborghini has gone for a 90-degree V8 with two turbos strapped to the side of it courtesy of the brand’s motorsport department, Squadra Corse.
Major ERS components included in the LMDh homologated standard Kit cover several areas, with the electric motor (MGU) developed by Bosch Motorsport.
Power Management and energy storage is supplied by Williams Advanced Engineering while the seven-speed P1359 hybrid gearbox is developed by Xtrac.
The car can reach a top speed of 340km/h and weighs 1030kg dry (without fuel and a driver) as per the regulations.
As for the car’s dimensions, it will have a maximum width of 2000mm, and a length of 5100mm. The wheelbase will be 3148mm with an engine weight of 180kg minimum.
Lamborghini has engineered the chassis of the car together with Ligier Automotive while its carbon fibre elements are being produced in Italy by HP Composites, Squadra Corse’s long-term partner in GT3 and Super Trofeo platforms.
Lamborghini also sees the LMDh as a vital piece of learning for its transition into creating future hybrid road cars.
The yet to be named Lamborghini LMDh prototype will make its competitive debut in 2024 in both the IMSA Endurance Cup and the FIA World Endurance Championship.
