Ferrari's first sports prototype in decades has been revealed ahead of its 2023 competition debut.
Both cars also feature a similar engine, in this case a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 derived from the one in the 296 GTB road car. The 499P pairs the engine with an electric motor driving the front axle. The engine drives the rear axle, thus making the 499P an all-wheel-drive car. The"499" in the name is a reference to the size of each cylinder, as measured in cubic centimeters, while the"P" signifies the car as the latest in the line of Ferrari sports prototype racers.
In line with LMH regulations, the two power units of the 499P can deliver a maximum of 670 hp at any one time. The regulations also mandate a minimum weight of 2,270 lb for the car. Ferrari will enter the 499P in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, meaning a return to top-level endurance racing for the Prancing Horse for the first time in half a century. It also means a a return to top-level racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, as the French classic is the highlight of the World Endurance Championship calendar.
As a LMH racer, the 499P is also eligible for the new GTP class launching next year as the new top class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship, though Ferrari hasn't said whether it plans to enter the series. There's still the possibility the LMH could appear at select SportsCar Championship rounds, however, such as the 24 Hours of Daytona.
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