Cadillac Project GTP Race Car Teased Ahead Of June 9 Debut

Cadillac will launch the Project GTP endurance race car on June 9. The accompanying teaser image highlights a flying buttress that runs between the front fender and bodywork.

The previous teaser video showcased even more of the Cadillac Project GTP. This vehicle has headlights oriented vertically at the outer corner of the nose. The rear fender has another fly mount that attaches it to the body. The rear deck has fins that split the panels, and the pieces attach to the wings.

“While the new race cars will take IMSA and ACO regulations into account, the characteristics of the Cadillac brand will be instantly recognizable, many of which are seen on our V-Series vehicles today,” said Chris Mikauskas, principal exterior creative designer for Cadillac, in a statement. previous teaser for the model.

Powertrain details are not yet available for the Cadillac Project GTP. Class rules need hybrid help. Dallara is building a race car chassisaccording to our colleagues at Motorsport.com.

Cadillac will compete starting from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship 2023 at Rolex 24 in Daytona. It will race in the new GTP class which will be open to vehicles in the FIA’s Le Mans Daytona Hybrid (LMDh) and Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) series. Check out the video below for more explanation and context.

Project GTP will have a lot of competition in the LMDh class. The BMW entry features a prominent version of the brand’s kidney grille, similar to the new M3 and M4. Lamborghini teases the entry with a sharp front end. Akura is working on one with the Oreca . constructorbut not many other details are available.

Porsche appears to be the furthest in developing its LMDh entry and is already testing the engine on several tracks in Europe. The only powertrain detail available now is the twin-turbo hybrid V8 engine. Once completed, the automaker plans to campaign for the vehicle in the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.