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Cadillac V-Series.R
CategoryLMDh
Designer(s)Chris Mikalauskas (exterior designer)[1]
PredecessorCadillac DPi-V.R
Technical specifications
ChassisLMP2-based carbon fiber monocoque
EngineCadillac LMC55R 5.5 L V8 NA, 32-valve, DOHC
Electric motorFront-mounted Separate motor-generator unit + single-speed reducer
TyresMichelin
Competition history
Notable entrants
Notable drivers
Debut2023 24 Hours of Daytona
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
41111

The Cadillac V-Series.R, originally named the Cadillac V-LMDh, is a sports prototype racing car designed by Cadillac and built by Dallara. It is designed to the Le Mans Daytona h regulations, and debutedin the IMSA SportsCar Championship at the season opening 24 Hours of Daytona.[2][3] The car is also contesting the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2023 onwards.[4] The engine's 5.5L displacement is the largest displacement of any of the GTP cars debuted in the revival of the GTP class at the 2023 24 Hours of Daytona.[5]

Racing results

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results
Year Entrant Class Drivers No. Rds. Rounds Pts. Pos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
2023 United States Cadillac Racing GTP France Sébastien Bourdais
Netherlands Renger van der Zande
New Zealand Scott Dixon
01 All
All
All
DAY
3
SEB
7
LBH
8
MON WGL MOS ELK IMS PET -* -*
New Zealand Earl Bamber
United Kingdom Alex Lynn
United Kingdom Richard Westbrook
02 1
1
1
DAY
4
SEB LBH MON WGL MOS ELK IMS PET -* -*
United States Whelen Engineering Racing United Kingdom Alexander Sims
Brazil Pipo Derani
United Kingdom Jack Aitken
31 All
All
All
DAY
5
SEB
1
LBH
5
MON WGL MOS ELK IMS PET -* -*

* Season still in progress.

Complete World Endurance Championship results

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results
Year Entrant Class Drivers No. Rds. Rounds Pts. Pos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2023 United States Cadillac Racing Hypercar New Zealand Earl Bamber
United Kingdom Alex Lynn
United Kingdom Richard Westbrook
2 All
All
All
SEB
4
POR
SPA
LMN
MON
FUJ
BHR
18* 3rd*

* Season still in progress.

References

  1. ^ Mikalauskas, Chris (November 28, 2022). "How Cadillac put its stamp on the LMDh concept". motorsport.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Cross, Stefan (February 9, 2022). "Cadillac Previews Project GTP Race Car" (Press release). Cadillac. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  3. ^ Goodwin, Graham (February 9, 2022). "Cadillac Tease Forthcoming 'Project GTP' Car". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "Cadillac to Compete in IMSA and WEC in 2023". media.cadillac.com (Press release). Cadillac. August 24, 2021. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "New Year, New Cars: Cadillac V-LMDh". IMSA. January 4, 2023. Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.