Rules 2013
Cars entered in the 2013 European Le Mans Series fall into two main categories, prototypes and GT. Each is sub-divided in
two categories: LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype 2) and LMPC (Le Mans Prototype Challenge) and GTE (Grand Touring Endurance) and GTC
(Grand Touring Challenge), the latter being a new category which aims to be a launch pad for competitors taking part in other
GT championships but who wish to move towards endurance racing.
Therefore, in order to offer teams the opportunity to recoup their investments and defray operational costs by entering
complementary events, the ACO has decided to expand the eligibility of the European Le Mans Series GTC class to GT3 cars.
As of 2013, only cars homologated by the FIA GT3 are eligible.
Below are the main technical specifications for each category. In order to balance power output between different makes,
cars are equipped with air restrictors. Their diameter is varied according to the engine configuration, induction system,
the type of fuel used for Prototypes, and weight for GT cars.
Technical data for the 2013 GTC entries will be coming soon
Dimensions
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Overall length |
4650mm |
4600mm |
identical to road cars, 4800 mm maxi |
|
| Wheelbase |
Free |
2870mm |
identical to road cars |
|
| Overall width |
2000mm |
1990mm |
identical to road cars + 150 mm |
|
| Overall heigth |
1030mm / 1050 mm châssis 2014 |
1025mm |
identical to road cars |
|
| Front overhang |
1000mm |
841mm |
identical to road cars, 1250 mm max |
|
| Rear overhang |
750mm |
752mm |
identical to road cars, 1100 mm max |
|
Engine
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Max cylinder (in cm3) |
Race engine: |
6200 petrol atmo/8 cyl. |
5500 petrol atmo |
|
| 5000 petrol atmo/8 cyl. Maxi |
4000 petrol turbo |
| 3200 petrol turbo/6 cyl. maxi |
|
| Diesel engine: Endurance Committee on authorization |
|
Transmission
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
Gearbox
Drive train |
6 forward ratios maxi + reverse gear |
|
| Wheel drive |
Four wheel drive prohibited |
|
Brakes
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Discs (material) |
Free |
Carbon |
Steel |
|
| Discs (diameter) |
15'' (380mm) |
Av: 380mm Ar : 355mm |
Free |
|
| Brakes callipers |
Only one calliper with 6 pistons per wheel |
|
Wheels
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Overall width |
14'' |
12,5"x18" |
14'' |
|
| Diameter |
28'' |
13"x18" |
28'' |
|
Weight
| |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Weight |
900 kg |
900 kg |
1245 kg |
|
Carburant
| Fuel tank capacity : |
LM P2 |
LMPC |
LM GTE |
GTC |
| Essence |
75 l |
85 l |
90 l |
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| Gazole |
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Details on the 2013 season regulation :
