Cadillac V-Series.R

Cadillac V-Series.R
The No. 31 V-Series.R practicing for the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona
CategoryLe Mans Daytona h
ConstructorCadillac (Dallara)
Designer(s)Chris Mikalauskas (Exterior Designer)[1]
Aaron Pfeifer (Vehicle Technical Lead)[2]
Adam Trojanek (Lead Propulsion Engineer)[3]
PredecessorCadillac DPi-V.R
Technical specifications
ChassisLMP2-based Dallara[4] carbon fiber monocoque
EngineCadillac LMC55R 5.5 L 90° V8 NA, 32-valve, DOHC
Electric motorRear-mounted 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) spec MGU supplied by Bosch
TransmissionXtrac P1359 7-speed sequential manual[5]
Power500 kW (680 PS; 671 hp)
Weight1,030 kg (2,270.8 lb)
FuelTotalEnergies (WEC)
VP Racing Fuels (IMSA)
LubricantsMobil 1[5]
BrakesBrembo carbon 380/355mm with Brembo Monobloc 6-piston calipers[5]
TyresMichelin slicks with OZ one-piece forged alloys, 29/71-18 front and 34/71-18 rear[5]
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2023 24 Hours of Daytona
First win2023 12 Hours of Sebring
Last win2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach
Last event2024 Grand Prix of Long Beach
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
2131156
Teams' Championships1 (2023 IMSA SCC)
Constructors' Championships1 (2023 IMSA SCC)
Drivers' Championships1 (2023 IMSA SCC)

The Cadillac V-Series.R, originally named the Cadillac V-LMDh, is a sports prototype racing car designed by Cadillac and built by Dallara. It is designed to the Le Mans Daytona h regulations, and debuted in the IMSA SportsCar Championship at the season opening 24 Hours of Daytona.[6][7] The car is also contesting the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2023 onwards.[8] The engine's 5.5L displacement is the largest displacement of any of the GTP cars debuted in the revival of the GTP class at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona.[9]

  1. ^ Mikalauskas, Chris (November 28, 2022). "How Cadillac put its stamp on the LMDh concept". motorsport.com. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Perez, Jerry (June 10, 2023). "How Cadillac Scrambled To Fix Its Le Mans Hypercar Overnight After Fire in Qualifying". The Drive. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  3. ^ Perkins, Chris (July 29, 2023). "Cadillac's Big Naturally Aspirated Race V-8 Is a Monster In a World of Small Turbo Engines". Road & Track. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Newbold, James (December 18, 2022). "Inside the spec hybrid spine of LMDh cars". Motorsport.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "Entry List 2023" (PDF). 24 Hours of Le Mans (in French). Archived (PDF) from the original on June 11, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  6. ^ Cross, Stefan (February 9, 2022). "Cadillac Previews Project GTP Race Car" (Press release). Cadillac. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  7. ^ Goodwin, Graham (February 9, 2022). "Cadillac Tease Forthcoming 'Project GTP' Car". www.dailysportscar.com. Archived from the original on August 5, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  8. ^ "Cadillac to Compete in IMSA and WEC in 2023". media.cadillac.com (Press release). Cadillac. August 24, 2021. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  9. ^ "New Year, New Cars: Cadillac V-LMDh". IMSA. January 4, 2023. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.

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