LMP1

LMP1 (Le Mans Prototype 1) was the premier class of sports prototype race cars that competed in endurance racing events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans until 2020.

Unlike standard production-based race cars, LMP1 vehicles were purpose-built racing machines featuring enclosed bodywork and cutting-edge technology. These powerful prototypes represented the highest level of closed-wheel racing, with manufacturers like Audi, Porsche, and Toyota developing advanced hybrid powertrains that combined traditional engines with electric motors.

LMP1 cars could reach speeds over 210 mph and featured sophisticated aerodynamics to generate immense downforce. The class was replaced by the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) category in 2021, though its technological innovations continue to influence modern motorsport and road car development.