BMW V12 LM | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW Motorsport WilliamsF1 (chassis designed by) |
Production | 1998 |
Designer | John Russell (Chief of Design) Jason Somerville (Chief Aerodynamicist) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Le Mans Prototype |
Body style | Open cockpit |
Layout | Longitudinal, Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 6.0 L (5,990 cc) naturally aspirated BMW S70/3 V12 |
Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual |
Chronology | |
Successor | BMW V12 LMR |
The BMW V12 LM was a racing car built for sports car racing in 1998. The car was built using a combination of WilliamsF1 chassis engineering and construction and a BMW powerplant. The car was a predecessor to the BMW V12 LMR, which debuted in 1999.