After Ferrari and Lamborghini recently unveiled their LMDh prototypes, BMW has finally presented its M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototype, which will compete in the IMSA championship next season, and will return to the World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2024.

The BMW LMDh is considered the successor to the winner of the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, the prototype V12 LMR. It is based on the Dallara chassis, and under the hood is a 4.0L twin turbo V8 engine with 640 hp (471 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, assisted by hybrid technology. The car will be tested at Petit LeMans, and its first official race will be at the Daytona 24 Hours in January 2023.

The car is covered with foil in blue and purple colors that imitate the natural colors of electricity. There is also a matte black foil that covers the extension under the windshield on the driver’s side, while the other dark surfaces will be made of carbon fibers. The front of the car is adorned with a grille that uses a new technological solution that generates light using a nano-active optical fiber powered by a laser. Between the kidneys there is an inverted ‘Y’ configuration, while on both sides there are twin headlights.

Source: BMW