- Ford says development is on track for its WEC hypercar to debut in the 2027 racing season.
- The prototype will compete in the LMDH class with Aston Martin, Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Ferrari and others.
- Ford’s hypercar features hybrid power, using a 5.4-litre engine based on the Coyote V8.
Ford Racing’s motorsport destiny is drawing closer. The team is hard at work developing a new race car, aiming to fight for glory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Dialing in the powertrain serves as an important step in providing a proper race car. Ford has taken a big step towards touching that milestone by firing up a car’s V8 engine for the first time.
The 5.4-liter V8 is based on the familiar Coyote engine and should provide potent power as part of a hybrid powertrain. This will also look amazing. Listen:
We wish Ford had stuck a little more meat on this highly produced bone, but there’s no denying that the mill absolutely makes a fair racket.
Ford says the next steps include on-track testing in Europe as well as more sim-based testing with its driver roster. After Europe, Ford Racing will move testing to the States before the team packs up and heads off for a full season on the WEC calendar.
There is no doubt that the goal remains the top podium finish at Le Mans. But Ford probably wants to win the entire season, too. It’s a tough task for any team, but Ford Racing is ready to put up a good fight.
motor1 tech: Overall victory remains at the 24 Hours of Le Mans For many people the top prize in motorsport. Endurance racing is incredibly difficult for the drivers, cars, teams, engineers, and everyone involved in getting a given car to the starting grid. Teething problems can be expected for a first-year car, but the Oreca-supplied chassis and Coyote-derived V8 should still make for an entertaining season.
