Ford has confirmed that it will reveal its new Le Mans Hypercar on November 26, The Supercar Blog reported on October 14. The announcement came in a short video from Ford Racing that showed some of the brand's historic Le Mans winners before cutting to the new prototype at Silverstone.
The message
In the video, the new car overtakes its predecessors on track and moves to the front of the group, followed by the words 'The New Era Begins'. The report says Ford clearly wants the car to mark a fresh chapter for its racing programme, which is heading back to the top class of Le Mans racing after months of development work and track testing.
Reported engine details
Technical details have not been officially published, but reports suggest the car will use a heavily reworked 5.4-litre V8 based on Ford's Coyote engine architecture. Some reports claim the engine will rev to around 9,000 rpm. These figures are unconfirmed until Ford releases its own specifications.
Why it matters
The Hypercar class is the top category of the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans, where manufacturers such as Ferrari and Aston Martin already compete. A Ford entry would add another famous name to the grid. The November 26 reveal should show what the car looks like under the camouflage and give more detail on its powertrain and racing plans.
Fans should check Ford Racing's official channels on the day for the livestream and technical information.
Source: The Supercar Blog - Ford Le Mans Hypercar to be revealed on November 26
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