Cadillac Reveals Venture GTP Hypercar
Project GTP Hypercar previews structure of 2023 IMSA and WEC race auto
Cadillac today uncovered the Challenge GTP Hypercar that previews the 3rd-technology prototype race vehicle from the American luxurious brand. In 2023, Cadillac will contest the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA Entire world Stamina Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
‘Cadillac will be competing again on the environment racing phase, and we are all thrilled to return to Le Mans right after 20 a long time,’ explained World wide Cadillac Vice President Rory Harvey. ‘By competing in each the 2023 IMSA and WEC championships, Cadillac Racing has the chance to demonstrate its capability, craftsmanship and technology.’
Codeveloped by Cadillac Style and design, Cadillac Racing and Dallara, the Undertaking GTP Hypercar incorporates essential brand design and style qualities. Elements of the brand’s heritage these types of as vertical lights and floating blades are current in the course of and join the Venture GTP Hypercar to the upcoming of Cadillac.
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‘The Job GTP Hypercar is a exceptional convergence of sort and functionality and showcases Cadillac’s future general performance aesthetic,’ reported Chris Mikalauskas, lead exterior resourceful designer, Cadillac. ‘We have loads additional to appear, from the impending race car or truck to awesome creation automobiles.’
Considering that 2017, Cadillac has been competing at the forefront of American sports activities motor vehicle racing in the IMSA companies championship obtaining numerous wins, podiums and championships in the Cadillac DPi-V.R.
‘Competing for the over-all earn at Le Mans with an legendary American model like Cadillac is an honor,’ stated Laura Wontrop Klauser, GM sporting activities motor vehicle racing software manager. ‘The full staff is enthusiastic to continue on developing Cadillac’s racing legacy by competing from the really ideal internationally and in the world’s toughest race.’
The new race auto will be run by an all-new 5.5L DOHC V-8 that will be paired to the LMDh typical hybrid program.
Cadillac’s determination to functionality is embodied in the V-Collection portfolio. Its the latest growth features the CT4-V and CT5-V sport sedans, Escalade-V as very well as the monitor-capable CT4-V Blackwing1 and CT5-V Blackwing1.
The race auto will commence on-keep track of tests this summertime and initially race at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in 2023.
Latest Cadillac Racing achievements involve:
•Winning the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 3 situations: 2021, 2018 and 2017
•Winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona 4 moments in a row: 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
•Winning the Michelin North American Endurance Cup four moments: 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
•Prior to competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Cadillac competed in the Pirelli World Problem Championship, earning 5 Manufacturer’s Championships (2014, 2013, 2012, 2007, 2005), and five Driver’s Championships (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2005).
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