r/IMSARacing • u/stuckmindset • 4d ago

IMSA - Lamborghini reaffirms its commitment to Endurance Cup in GTP

https://www.endurance-info.com/auto/article/114894-imsa-lamborghini-reaffirme-son-engagement-en-endurance-cup-en-gtp
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u/WankelsRevenge 4d ago

I would give them a lot more support if they ran an actual Lambo engine

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u/happyscrappy Rolex 24 - 2024 4d ago

Which of the teams/makes do?

Porsche. Ferrari. Is that it? Upcoming Aston?

The Cadillac engine isn't completely not a GM block, but it's really a Hendricks motor, right?

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u/fireinthesky7 Iron Dames Lamborghini Huracan GT3EVO2 #83 4d ago

The Cadillac engine is likely based on the C8.R, but with a crossplane crank to give it that distinctive sound (and IIRC reduce vibration). The old engines they were using in the DPi cars were based on NASCAR blocks with a shorter stroke.

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u/WankelsRevenge 4d ago

I was excited when I first heard about the program. With lamborghini being known for their V-12's it feels like a disappointed that they went with a turbo 8

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u/V8-Turbo-Hybrid Rolex 24 - 2024 3d ago

It’s difficult to pack V12 with battery powertrain in a prototype car. Even LMH has more freely designs, but Aston Martin LMH comes V12 only and without battery pack.

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u/Accomplished_Clue733 3d ago

The battery in the LMDh is located on the passenger side of the chassis next to the driver, so with a V12 it wouldn't make a difference whether hybrid or not. But there's other drawbacks which is why nobody else did it.