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/ Lamborghini Iron Lynx’s LMDh venture will be fully committed to by choosing Ligier as their chassis manufacturer, according to Emmanuel Esnault, a representative from the Italian company, during a pre-season media briefing.
“With the limited time we had, it was crucial for us to have a partner who could solely focus on this project,” said Esnault, who hails from Le Mans.
“In addition to that, Ligier has a rich history in racing, producing endurance racing cars and cars for other activities.
“We are still conducting some tests – we have three days of testing in Barcelona and three days of testing in Sebring.”
Lamborghini plans to unveil the SC63 at the second race of the 2024 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the 12 Hours of Sebring, on March 16.
Aside from participating in one IMSA event in the remaining four races on the Endurance Cup calendar, they will also compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15-16.
Esnault, Lamborghini’s LMDh project manager: “… The car has recently been approved, so we approach the season with great humility, considering the competition on the grid and our experience in endurance racing.”
Competitors who choose the LMDh formula have the option of selecting from four chassis manufacturers: Oreca, Dallara, Ligier, and Multimatic.
Until Lamborghini’s decision, Ligier was the only LMDh manufacturer that did not have a presence in the Hypercar era, mainly known for their Ligier JS P320 LMP3 car in various series that use the category, including IMSA’s Sportscar Challenge.
Additionally, Sean Creech Motorsport has decided to run a Ligier JS P217 LMP2 car for the first time in five years of IMSA competition.
Lamborghini hopes that Ligier can cater to their Hypercar program, as both parties will learn, understand, and develop the SC63 together.
For example, Dallara is involved in two Hypercar projects, one in LMDh chassis development for Cadillac – all based on the next generation of LMP2 – as well as Ferrari AF Corse’s 499P Le Mans Hypercar.