{"id":732991,"date":"2026-06-13T01:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T01:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/732991\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T01:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T01:19:25","slug":"hypercar-platform-convergence-confirmed-for-wec-imsa-from-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/732991\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypercar platform convergence confirmed for WEC, IMSA from 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/XPB_1415700_HiRes-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Hypercar platform convergence confirmed for 2030\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCars lined up on the grid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Image: Price\/XPB Images<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/b\/287093\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none; vertical-align: middle;\" src=\"https:\/\/t.cfjump.com\/92797\/a\/287093\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The current regulations replaced LMP1 in 2021 but were split into two technical rulesets \u2013 LMh and LMDh..<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers could build Hypercars to either specification with the fundamental difference being a car built from the ground up (LMh) or a car built around a supplied chassis (LMDh).<\/p>\n<p>That philosophy will remain into the new rules and regulations. Manufacturers can use bespoke components or take supply of a constructors \u201cspine\u201d with common parts.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, all cars will have to be rear-wheel-drive and will do away with the four-wheel-drive LMh cars seen in the FIA World Endurance Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Incumbent WEC competitors Toyota, Peugeot, Ferrari, and Aston Martin built cars to the LMh regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Under the new rules, manufacturers will no longer be allowed development \u201cjokers\u201d to create evolution models \u2013 meaning the cars that roll out in 2030 will have to last the five-year cycle.<\/p>\n<p>    Tickets for the 2026 betr Darwin Triple Crown are on sale now. Secure your spot today.<br \/>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/ticketekau.pxf.io\/5kYxK3\" style=\"color:#de482e;\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Buy tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The only exception to that development restriction is to address reliability, safety issues, or a significant performance deficit.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was made on this year\u2019s 24 Hours of Le Mans in collaboration with the FIA, WEC promoters, and race organisers ACO.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cars will continue to be powered by manufacturer-specific engines, preserving freedom in power unit architecture and displacement \u2013 a core feature that encourages innovation and creates a unique and visceral soundscape for fans of the FIA WEC,\u201d the FIA said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey will be rear-wheel drive only and will feature a mandatory hybrid system, either bespoke or common. The target power output is expected to increase by approximately 20 kW compared with the current generation of Hypercars.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe chassis will be built to updated FIA safety standards, while bodywork regulations will define styling zones, enabling manufacturers to incorporate distinctive brand design elements while remaining within a common aerodynamic framework.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hypercars will have narrower aerodynamic performance windows that it is hoped will simplify performance balancing. Fundamentally, the visual identity of each manufacturer will be preserved.<\/p>\n<p>Since debuting in 2023, seven manufacturers have entered LMh cars while LMDh has attracted nine brands.<\/p>\n<p>Ford and McLaren will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2027 with LMDh entries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/speedcafe.com\/motorsport-news-2026-wec-calendar-revealed-silverstone-joins-2027-details\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WEC reveals expanded nine-round 2027 calendar<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cars lined up on the grid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 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