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[silente]

Originally Posted by ger80

Why don't they allow metal chassis if they pass the same crash test?

That´s a very good question...i ask myself the same.

I guess "metal" chassis are not cool enough for them...

[somebodysb2]

Originally Posted by Ken_T

ZULLTEC CZ2

My eyes!

[Maelochs]

Gen1 and Gen2 DPs soundly defeated in the "ugliest prototype design" competition.

[JoestForEver]

How are they gonna balance the spec engine with the Mugen 3.0 on Wolf GB08S ?Is it going to be the FD2 K20 block on ADR-CN car?

[Ken_T]

http://sportscar365.com/wec/onroak-l...e-partnership/
OAK Racing/Ligier to develop an LMP3 and new CN car with the Honda engine.

[CTD]

So OAK will produce both Morgans and Ligiers in the future?

[Ken_T]

Here are 55 good pictures of the Pescarolo testing at Lemans.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

[TR.]

Originally Posted by Ken_T

Here are 55 good pictures of the Pescarolo testing at Lemans.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Those steering wheel boss' are awesome compared to typical splined ones!

[LavidaLoca]

Will these LMP3 cars be eligible to race at Le Mans ? or only ELMS and Asian LMS?

[Maelochs]

According to what I have read, AsLMS and ELMS only--and probably TUSC eventually. LMPCs are not currently allowed in the Le Mans 24--too many entries in the bigger classes, so I see no reason why the new LMP3s would be allowed.

[FstrthnU]

Originally Posted by LavidaLoca

Will these LMP3 cars be eligible to race at Le Mans ? or only ELMS and Asian LMS?

I doubt the ACO would add any more classes to Le Mans, there's no room for more cars and LMP3 would create the same problems that LMPC sometimes does with other classes.

[LavidaLoca]

Thanks for the answers.

Seems like Oreca is also planning to join LMP3

http://sportscar365.com/elms/oreca-c...ring-lmp3-car/

[Richard117]

Originally Posted by LavidaLoca

Will these LMP3 cars be eligible to race at Le Mans ? or only ELMS and Asian LMS?

I think just at the testday or as support race of the 24h. Like Formula Le Mans (lmpc) did.

[ger80]

LMP3 update
http://www.dailysportscar.com/?p=23411

[Speed-King]

I find the part about no carbon to be used on the bodywork quite interesting.

Also the hybrid carbon-monocoque plus tubeframe construction. I guess that could make it possible to turn current open-topped designs into coupes without having to design a completely new tub.

Also, didn't Scot Elkins mention that IMSA might be looking into a hybrid construction like that for their next prototype rules?

[TF110]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I find the part about no carbon to be used on the bodywork quite interesting.

Also the hybrid carbon-monocoque plus tubeframe construction. I guess that could make it possible to turn current open-topped designs into coupes without having to design a completely new tub.

Also, didn't Scot Elkins mention that IMSA might be looking into a hybrid construction like that for their next prototype rules?

The same thing Super GT/DTM run. With, imo, a much more appealing package aside the rear wing. I think lmp3 is a bit too slow for the tusc series top class. But maybe a PC replacement is a better idea?

[jc_nl]

Originally Posted by TF110

I think lmp3 is a bit too slow for the tusc series top class. But maybe a PC replacement is a better idea?

Isn't that what it's supposed to be any way, a new step on the ladder replacing LMPC, not an LMP2 replacement?

[Speed-King]

Originally Posted by TF110

The same thing Super GT/DTM run. With, imo, a much more appealing package aside the rear wing. I think lmp3 is a bit too slow for the tusc series top class. But maybe a PC replacement is a better idea?

Well, if the P3 can adapt a V6 or V8 installing a current-gen DP engine might be possible... and suddenly you have a very fast car.

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by ger80

LMP3 update
http://www.dailysportscar.com/?p=23411

I guess the LMP3 will not allow open-top cars despite having exposed rollcages. On the other hand, the engine specifications will only cater to reciprocating engines, so it's disappointing that there won't be rotaries nor electric-powered drivetrains inside those prototypes.

[ger80]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I find the part about no carbon to be used on the bodywork quite interesting.

Also the hybrid carbon-monocoque plus tubeframe construction. I guess that could make it possible to turn current open-topped designs into coupes without having to design a completely new tub.

Also, didn't Scot Elkins mention that IMSA might be looking into a hybrid construction like that for their next prototype rules?

glass fiber bodywork will be a lot cheaper, especially for spare parts. so totally makes sense.

[Speed-King]

Originally Posted by ger80

glass fiber bodywork will be a lot cheaper, especially for spare parts. so totally makes sense.

Yeah, it definitely 'makes sense', I am just wondering when we've last seen fibreglass bodied cars in anything resembling a top of the line road racing series.

[ger80]

I would think CN's are glass fiber bodywork. They could also use sheet metal

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I find the part about no carbon to be used on the bodywork quite interesting.

Also the hybrid carbon-monocoque plus tubeframe construction. I guess that could make it possible to turn current open-topped designs into coupes without having to design a completely new tub.

Also, didn't Scot Elkins mention that IMSA might be looking into a hybrid construction like that for their next prototype rules?

I believe Mr elkins said he found that type of construction interesting and worth a look. But who knows what will come of it

[TR.]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

Yeah, it definitely 'makes sense', I am just wondering when we've last seen fibreglass bodied cars in anything resembling a top of the line road racing series.

Doesn't really matter as pre preg fibreglass is pretty much as good as carbon bodywork when made well from the right moulds etc. Wet lay stuff is pants though and definitely shouldn't be the standard.

[MagVanisher]

Originally Posted by ger80

I would think CN's are glass fiber bodywork. They could also use sheet metal

Or a combination of it for greater stiffness. Alternably, they can create a tub using recycled carbon fiber, but it seems that it's already been used before.