List of Le Mans Prototypes explained

The following are a list of Le Mans Prototypes (LMP) race cars, running today, and in the past. This does not include those of DPi, LMH and LMDh as they appear in a list contained in their own article.

(Note: Some car chassis may have raced in multiple LMP classes through its lifetime or through different setups by teams. These cars are listed in every class they participated in.)

Brand Chassis Year Applications Notes Source
AcuraARX-01a2007LMP2Modified from a Courage LC75
ARX-01b2008LMP2
ARX-02a2009LMP1
ARX-03a2012LMP1
ARX-03b2012LMP2 / P (US)
ADESSADESS-022014LMP2Upgraded version of Lotus T128, never raced
ADESS-032015LMP3
ADESS-03 Evo2020LMP3
Alba EngineeringAR21993WSCModified from an AR2 category C2 racer
AlpineA4502013LMP2Rebranded Oreca 03 chassis
A450b2014LMP2Rebranded Oreca 03R chassis
A4602016LMP2Rebranded Oreca 05 chassis
A4702017LMP2Rebranded Oreca 07 chassis
Argo Racing CarsJM191993WSCModified from Argo JM19 IMSA Camel Lights model
WSC0011996WSCModified from incomplete Argo JM20 IMSA Camel GTP model
AscariA4102001LMP900Modified from Lola T92/10
KZR-12002LMP900
Aston MartinAMR-One2011LMP1
AudiR8C1999LMGTP
R8R1999LMP900
R82000LMP900
LMP1
Built by Dallara, continuously evolved until 2005.
R10 TDI2006LMP1Uses a TDI diesel engine.
R15 TDI2009LMP1Uses a TDI diesel engine
R15 TDI Plus2010LMP1
R18 TDI2011LMP1Uses a TDI diesel engine.
R18 Ultra2012LMP1Upgraded, lighter version of R18 TDI
R18 e-Tron quattro2012LMP1Same as R18 Ultra but with a hybrid system powering the front wheels.
R18 e-Tron quattro2014LMP1Retains same name as 2012 model, but completely redesigned for 2014 LMP1 rules.
R18 e-Tron quattro2016LMP1Upgraded high-nose bodywork and new lithium-ion battery energy storage in place of flywheel.
Aurus012019LMP2Rebranded Oreca 07 chassis
AutoExeLMP991999LMPDerived from a Riley & Scott Mk III
LMP 022002LMPDerived from a WR, fitted with a Mazda Wankel engine.
AutoVolanteWSC Alfa Romeo1994WSCNever raced
BaileyLMP22012LMP2
Bennett1994WSC
BentleyEXP Speed 82001LMGTPBuilt by Racing Technologies Norfolk
Speed 82003LMGTPComplete redesign.
BGNAPB-11998
BMWV12 LM1998WSCOne car modified in 2000 by Goh and Dome
V12 LMR1999LMP900
BR EngineeringBR012015LMP2Coupe built for SMP Racing.
BR12018LMP1Joint developed with Dallara.[1]
BRMP3011997WSCModified from BRM P351
CadillacNorthstar LMP2000LMP900Designed by Riley & Scott, later upgraded to Northstar LMP01
Northstar LMP022002LMP900Built by 3GR
Cannibal1996WSCModified from an Oldsmobile Cutlass, formerly an IMSA GTS spaceframe car[2] [3] [4]
ChevronB731996WSC
ChryslerPatriot1993WSCBuilt and constructed by Reynard, never raced
LMP2001LMP900Designed by Dallara
CLMP1/012014LMP1
CourageC341995WSCModified from Courage C32
C361996WSCModified from Courage C32
C411995WSC
C501998WSCModified from Courage C41
C511998WSCModified from Courage C41
C521999LMP900Modified from Courage C41. Also ran as the Nissan C52.
C602000LMP900Evolved into the C60JX in 2002. A "Hybrid" version was raced later on
C652003LMP675
LMP2
Hybrid model in 2005
LC702006LMP1Not only the factory, also a customer car
LC752007LMP2
LC70E2009LMP1
Intruder1994WSC
CrawfordSSC2K2001LMP900
CreationCA06/H2006LMP1A modification of the original Reynard 02S
CA072007LMP1Designed by KW Motorsport
DallaraSP12002LMP900Commercial application of the Chrysler LMP
GC-212002LMP2Rebodied Formula Three car originally for use in the revived Fuji Grand Champion Series, saw action in Japan Le Mans Challenge
P2172017LMP2LMP2 chassis homologated to the 2017 FIA, ACO, and IMSA regulations.
DeboraLMP2002001WSC
LMP2011995WSC
LMP2941994WSCRebuilt from the Debora SP93
LMP2951995WSC
LMP2961996WSC
LMP2971997WSC
LMP2991999WSC
LMP20002000LMP675
DBA03S2003LMP675Modified from Reynard 02S, created by RN Motorsport
DeltaWing2012ExperimentalEntered at Le Mans under Garage 56 rules. Modified into coupe version and raced in ALMS in P1 and P2.
Denali1994WSCModified from Denali IMSA Camel Lights model
DomeS1012001LMP900
LMP1
Evolved into hybrid LMP1 S101Hb in 2005
S101.52007LMP1
S1022008LMP1Closed-cockpit design
S102.52012LMP1Upgraded version of S102 by Pescarolo Sport
Strakka-Dome S1032014LMP2Only tested in 2014, race debut in 2015
DuqueineD082020LMP3
DurangoPM022000LMP900Built by GMS; Judd V10 engine badged as MG
EmbassyWF012008LMP2Zytek V8 engine
Epsilon Euskadiee12008LMP1Closed-cockpit design
Fabcar1994WSCNever raced
Ferrari333SP1994WSCDesigned by Dallara, built by Michelotto, evolved into 333SP Evo in 1998
GebhardtG4/11998WSC
LMP900
Modified from a Gebhardt C91 C2 racer
Gibson015S2015LMP2Modified Zytek Z11SN
GinettaG57 P22016LMP2Basically the P3-15 but has 30% more downforce
G582018LMP2
G60-LT-P12018LMP1[5]
G61-LT-P32020LMP3Evolution of P3-15
Ginetta-JunoP3-152015LMP3First LMP3 car to race, evolved into G57 P2, and subsequently G58
GMSLMP12000LMP900
GreenGTH22013ExperimentalHydrogen-powered, never raced
LMPH2G2018ExperimentalHydrogen-powered, uses an ADESS-03 chassis
H242020ExperimentalHydrogen-powered, uses an ADESS-03 chassis
H24Evo2023ExperimentalHydrogen-powered
GunnarG99-S2000LMP900Modified from a Porsche 911 GT1, never raced, modified to an IMSA GTS car
HarrierLR9C1994LMP2Modified from road car sans roof[6]
LR102000LMP900
HPDARX-01c2010LMP2Cars badged as HPD for 2010 season, previously Acura
ARX-01d2011LMP2
ARX-01e2011LMP1Car only ran in 2011 12 Hours of Sebring before retirement
ARX-01g2011LMP2
ARX-03a2012LMP1
ARX-03b2012LMP2
ARX-03c2013LMP1Revised version of ARX-03a
ARX-04b2015LMP2Closed-cockpit design
Huffaker1993WSCModified from Kudzu DG-1 IMSA Camel Lights model, raced once, modified to a Kudzu DG-2
Hawk MandevilleMD3R1994WSC
C-81996WSC
Harvey-MitchellHMR-011998WSC
Kopf KeilerK21997WSCModified from a never-raced Chevron B71
KremerK8 Spyder1994WSCModified from Porsche 962
KudzuDG-21993WSCModified from Kudzu DG-2 IMSA Camel Lights model
DG-31994WSCModified from Kudzu DG-3 IMSA Camel Lights model
DLM1996WSC3-rotor
DLM-41997WSC4-rotor
DLY1998WSCThree major iterations, debut ('98), '99 longtail, '00 major revision
LavaggiLS12006LMP1
LigierJS P22014LMP2Coupe
JS P32015LMP3Debuted in September 2015
JS P2172017LMP2LMP2 chassis homologated to the 2017 FIA, ACO, and IMSA regulations.
JS P42018LMP4Single-make prototype developed for the Ligier European series
JS P3202020LMP3Built to new 2020 LMP3 Regulations, evolution of Ligier JS P3
ListerStorm LMP2003LMP900
LMP1
Evolved into Storm LMP Hybrid in 2005
LolaB98/101998WSC
LMP
B2K/102000LMP900First chassis with diesel power at Le Mans - Taurus Sports Racing w/ Caterpillar power, 2004
B2K/402000LMP675
B01/602001LMP675Commercial application of the MG-Lola EX257
B05/402005LMP2Evolved into Lola B07/40 in 2007
B06/102006LMP1LMP1 evolution of the B05/40
B08/802008LMP1
LMP2
Closed-cockpit concept; raced in LMP1 in the 2011 American Le Mans Series season with an evolved B09/86 chassis as a B11/66.
B08/602008LMP1Closed-cockpit concept
B09/602009LMP1Closed-cockpit prototype; an evolved B08/60 chassis used by Drayson Racing in the 2009 and 2010 American Le Mans Series, 2009 Asian Le Mans Series, and 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans
Aston Martin B09/602009LMP1Closed-cockpit concept, developed by Aston Martin Racing and Prodrive
B11/402011LMP2
B12/602012LMP1
B12/802012LMP2
LotusElise GT11997LMGTPOriginally a GT1 car
T1282013LMP2Codeveloped by ADESS AG and Kodewa racing team
Lucchini EngineeringLMP/931993LMP
LMP2/042004LMP2
MagnumSC2051996WSC
Mantac1993WSCModified from Mantac GTP IMSA Camel Lights racer
MatrixMXP-11997WSCModified from Nissan NPT-90[7]
MazdaSDR-142014LMP2Modified from Lola B12/80, uses a 2.2L SkyActiv Diesel engine
McNeil EngineeringLola 8811998Modified from Lola T92/10
Mercedes-BenzCLR1999LMGTP
MGEX2572001LMP675Designed by Lola (B01/60)
EX2642005LMP2Evolved from Lola B05/40, built by RML using EX257 parts; evolved into EX265 in 2008
EX265C2008LMP2Lola B08/80 chassis with EX264 parts
MorganLMP22012LMP2Rebadged version of OAK-Pescarolo 01
LMP2 Evo2015LMP2Evolution of Morgan LMP2
NasamaxDM1392004WSC
LMP900
Modified from Reynard 01Q
Runs on bio-ethanol
NissanR3911999LMP900
ZEOD RC2014ExperimentalAlso entered under Garage 56 rules. First car to lap the Circuit de la Sarthe in racing conditions on electric power alone.
GT-R LM Nismo2015LMP1Radical prototype utilising a front-mounted engine driving the front wheels, and designed to have a mechanical flywheel hybrid system which was never used.
Norma Auto ConceptM141995WSC
M20002000LMP900
M200P2010LMP2
M302017LMP3
OAK-Pescarolo012011LMP1
LMP2
Modified version of Pescarolo 01 built by OAK Racing. P2 version rebadged as Morgan in 2012.
Oreca012009LMP1
FLM092009FLMBased on the Courage LC75
032011LMP2
03R2014LMP2modified Oreca 03
052015LMP2Coupe
072017LMP2LMP2 chassis homologated to the 2017 FIA, ACO, and IMSA regulations.
OscarSK932006LMP1Rebodied single seater, Toyota 3S-GTE powered
KK-LM2006LMP2Rebodied single seater, later Honda K20K powered
SK5.21994RS/LMP2Rebodied single seater, Mazda 13B powered
OsellaPA201996WSCModified from a Group CN Osella PA20
PanozLMP-1 Roadster-S1999LMP900Front-engined, modified into LMP01 Evo in 2002
LMP072001LMP900Front-engined
PegasusWSC1993WSCModified from spaceframe Lotus Esprit IMSA GTS racer
NPTI1996WSCModified from Nissan NPT-90
PescaroloC602004LMP900
LMP1
Modified from Courage C60, evolved into C60H in 2005
012007LMP1
LMP2
"Evo" model introduced in 2009
022014CN2Built by Sora Composites; Was a candidate to LMP3
032012LMP1Based on the failed Aston Martin AMR-One, fitted with Judd engine.
04-LM2017Below LMP3
Peugeot908 HDi FAP2007LMP1
9082011LMP1Hybrid version tested before Peugeot's withdrawal from prototype racing.
Picchio Racing CarsMB11999SR1
SR21999SR2
Pilbeam Racing DesignsMP842000LMP675
MP912003LMP675Evolved from Pilbeam MP84
MP932005LMP2
MP1002014LMP2Heavily upgraded version of the MP93, only raced in South African local events
Phoenix1994WSCNever raced
PorscheLMP1-981998LMPA factory-backed evolution of the former TWR WSC-95
LMP2000 (9R3)2000LMP900Never raced
RS Spyder (9R6)2006LMP2"Evo" model introduced in 2007
919 Hybrid2014LMP1Upgraded in 2015, 2016, and 2017. Modified to unrestricted 919 Evo in 2018.
PromecPJ1992001LMP900
ProTranRS06/H2006LMP1Modified from Reynard 2KQ
R&MSR-012002LMP1
RadicalSR92006LMP2
SR102008LMP1Bio-Diesel-powered
SR102012LMP2different version powered by Roush-Yates Ford engine
RebellionR-One2014LMP1Built by Oreca. Design evolved into Oreca 05 LMP2 chassis[8]
R132018LMP1Built by Oreca. Evolution based on Oreca 07 LMP2 chassis[9]
Reynard2KQ2000LMP900
LMP675
01Q2001LMP900
LMP675
An upgrade of the 2KQ
02S2002LMP675Never completed, modified by multiple manufacturers later
Riley & ScottMk III1996WSC
LMP900
Evolved into Mk III/2
Mk III C2001LMP900
Mk XIV2007LMP1Customer car, none sold
Sarta Project6241999Never raced
Riley-Ave MotorsportsAR-22016LMP3Debuted in 2017 IMSA Prototype Challenge (was set to debut before in the 2016 European Le Mans Series season).
Riley/MultimaticMk. 302017LMP2LMP2 chassis homologated to 2017 FIA, ACO, and IMSA regulations.
Shelby AmericanLR-931993WSCModified from a Shelby Can-Am model
SNBE SnobeckLM012000
Spice EngineeringWSC941994WSC
AK931994WSCModified from AK93 IMSA Camel Lights racer
DR-31994WSC
SE891993WSCModified from SE89 IMSA Camel Lights/C2 racer
SE901993WSCModified from SE90 IMSA Camel Lights/C2 racer
HC941994WSCModified from AK93 WSC
BDG-021995WSCModified from HC94
TampolliRTA-012004LMP2
RTA-981998WSC
RTA-20012001LMP675/SR2
Tiga Race CarsGT286 Spyder1994WSCModified from Tiga GT286 IMSA Camel Lights model
FJ941994WSCModified from Tiga GT287 IMSA Camel Lights model
DBIV1994WSCModified from Tiga GT286 IMSA Camel Lights model
LM2142015LMP2Modified from Embassy WF01, never raced
ToyotaTOM's Toyota LMP1996LMP900Built by TOM's Toyota, never raced
TS030 Hybrid (TS030)2012LMP1
TS040 Hybrid (TS040)2014LMP1TS030's 3.4-litre V8 enlarged to 3.7 litres
TS050 Hybrid (TS050)2016LMP1New 2.4-litre twin-turbo V6 and lithium-ion batteries replace the TS040's 3.7-litre naturally aspirated V8 and supercapacitor energy store.
TWRWSC-951995WSCModified from Jaguar XJR-14, semi-backed by Porsche
WRLM931993LMP
LMP2
Peugeot powered
LM941995LMP2Peugeot powered, evolved into LM96 in 1996
LMP 981998LMP1
SR1
Peugeot powered, evolved into LMP 99 in 1999
LMP2000LMP675Evolved into LM 2001 in 2001 and LMP-02 in 2002
LMP20032003LMP675Evolved into LMP2004 in 2004
LMP20082008LMP2Zytek powered
ZulltecCZ-012006LMP2Never raced
Zytek04S2004LMP900
LMP675
Modified from Reynard 02S
06S2006LMP1Hybrid model of 04S
07S2007LMP1
LMP2
GZ09S2009LMP1
LMP2
Co-developed by Ginetta Cars, hybrid model named the GZ09HS.
Z11SN2011LMP2

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