The House of BMW in via Monte Napoleone 12 in Milan will host the BMW M Hybrid V8. It will participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2024. The car will remain on display until November 28th. The car that will mark BMW M Motorsport’s return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) and the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) will be on display.
BMW M Hybrid V8, technical characteristics of the car
The car it is powered by the P66/3 eight-cylinder turbo engine with an additional electric unit. The combustion engine is based on the DTM unit used in the BMW M4 DTM. During two redesign phases, the engine underwent comprehensive adjustments to meet the stringent requirements of the LMDh hybrid drive system.
As a fully load-bearing component of the BMW M Hybrid V8, the motor It has the advantage of being able to be used in a monocoque chassis without an additional subframe. It was also the one that most closely corresponds to regulatory requirements after conversion to a turbo hybrid engine.
After his debut in the North American championship IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar nel 2023, the new car will also face high-level opponents in the Hypercars category in the official championship FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) in 2024.
The tuning of the Hypercar for its entry into the FIA World Endurance Championship and participation in 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) 2024 it began in September with tests at Spa-Francorchamps (BEL).
The BMW Art Car
The internationally renowned artist Julie Mehretu will create the twentieth BMW Art Car based on the BMW M Hybrid V8. The traditional link between racing and art continues with the car’s start at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024.
When you can see the BMW M Hybrid V8
The car is visible from 15 to 28 November. With opening hours from 10am to 7pm from Monday to Saturday and from 12pm to 7pm on Sunday, in the courtyard of the House of BMW in via Monte Napoleone, 12 in Milan.