A year since Ferrari announced its commitment to the program, it’s finally revealed the hybrid V6-powered 499P Le Mans Hypercar racer in full - FerrariHypercar
The LMh-class 499P is built upon a completely bespoke carbonfibre monocoque, with its hybrid powertrain also unique. Powering the front axle is a single electric motor capable of delivering a peak of 268bhp, drawing power from a 900V battery pack developed using technology derived from its hybrid Formula 1 cars.
120-degree 3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 . As per the regulations it produces a maximum of 671bhp, and although it shares architecture with the V6 from theBoth the combustion engine and electric motor produce the maximum output allowed under LMh regulations, but to ensure LMh and LMDh cars are competitive with one another, those peak outputs are constantly adjusted to ensure the 499P’s combined output doesn’t exceed 671bhp .
Ferrari has already undertaken over 7500 miles of testing, but the most important stage of development is still to come. Ferdinando Cannizzo, Head of Ferrari GT Track Car Development, said: 'The work of synthesis that awaits us over the coming weeks, and which will see us involved in further track testing, is the most important for fine-tuning and the final integration of all the systems.'
Just two cars, numbered 50 and 51, will hit the grid in 2023. As for who will be behind the wheel, Ferrari is remaining tight-lipped…