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Originally Posted by Sodemo
The thing is, if the ACO want teams or car makers to invest in LMH machinery, there needs to be a distinction between LMP2 and LMH. The likes of BMW, Audi, Ferrari aren’t going to be happy if their new LMH car which has undoubtedly cost thousands to produce is then beaten by a LMP2 car. Granted I actually liked the fact that an LMP2 car almost won lemans a few years back but that was a result of the leaders having trouble, I think on pure pace a LMH car should be at least 5-6 seconds faster over an average lap and maybe 10 seconds faster at lemans.
If I were controlling the regs I would make LMH;
- 30kg lighter
- 10mm lower ride height
- +50bhp
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The difference between the fastest race laps in LMH & LMP2 was already ~3.5 seconds. You'd expect LMH to find at least a couple of seconds year-on-year with development, whereas (barring significant changes), LMP2 won't be more than a few tenths quicker. The 5-6 second gap is almost here already, albeit on pure pace. We'll have to see what the average lap times look like for a better picture.
I agree with the changes though, particularly more power. I still have my doubts about lowering weight, unfortunately.