The Italian company Ferrari will return to the FIA World Endurance Championship after a 50-year absence. Next year they will take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with an all-new car Ferrari 499P in the Hypercar Le Mans class.
The legendary car manufacturer has developed its own chassis, powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. Additionally, there is an electric motor powered by a 900-volt battery. It drives the front wheels, and the internal combustion engine drives the rear.
Ferrari 499P has an energy recovery system capable of recharging the battery during deceleration and braking. The transmission is a 7-speed sequential, and the total power of the hybrid system is 680 hp. The weight of the racing car is only 1030 kg, and most of its elements are made of carbon.
For the first time, Ferrari will compete at Le Mans with a private team in the distant 1949. The first factory entry was in 1954. The long-awaited return next year will be with two cars numbered 50 and 51. The drivers behind the wheels have not yet been revealed.
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