ACO Confirms 2028 Launch for Next-Generation LMP2 With Set Specs and Suppliers
The update signals a push to keep LMP2 affordable for private teams through tighter specs with a safety-focused redesign.
Overview
- The ACO reaffirmed a 2028 debut for the new LMP2 cars across its championships, with guaranteed places in ELMS, ALMS and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- The technical target calls for a 950 kg minimum weight and 420 kW of power from a Gibson 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6.
- ORECA and Ligier will build the cars as the licensed constructors, and Goodyear will remain the sole tire supplier.
- The rules keep aerodynamics close to today’s cars with small changes for Le Mans, and they add an improved survival cell for better occupant protection.
- IMSA has not confirmed year-one adoption, which leaves North American teams waiting on clarity as they plan budgets and driver lineups.