Porsche will pursue its 20th an overall win at Le Mans in 2023, this time with a new LMDh entry. The last time Porsche took a victory was in 2017 with their 1000-hp LMP1 919 Hybrid, which was actually a farewell to their prototype action.
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In selecting IMSA’s LMDh as its preferred formula, Porsche eschewed its other option, the WEC’s costlier Le Mans Hypercar regulations. With LMDh, car companies partner with one of four spec LMP2 prototype suppliers, supply its desired internal combustion engine, affix a spec 40hp kinetic energy recovery system to comply with the hybridization rules, and design custom bodywork that features styling elements from its road cars. For LMH, purebred prototypes are allowed, along with race-converted supercars, and all manner of engine options and high-power KERS systems are permitted.
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Both Audi and Porsche have signed-off with LMDh, Toyota and Peugeot have decided to go with LMH. LMHd, however, can race in both series.
Porsche AG CEO Oliver Blume stated:
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The new LMDh category allows us to fight for overall victories with a hybrid system at the Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring classics – without breaking the bank. The project is extremely attractive for Porsche. Endurance racing is part of our brand’s DNA.
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