Ligier JS P3

Ligier JS P3
Designer(s)Nicolas Clémençon
SuccessorLigier JS P320
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon Monocoque
Suspension (front)Double Wishbone
Suspension (rear)As Front
Length4605mm
Width1900mm
Wheelbase2860mm
EngineNissan VK50DE V8 5.0L - 420 Hp
Transmission6-speed sequential gearbox XTrac 1152
Weight930 Kg
FuelVarious
LubricantsVarious
Brakes6 Piston Brembo 14in Steel Disks
TyresDunlop, Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Giti
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States United Autosports
France OAK Racing
France GRAFF Racing
United States Tequila Patron ESM
Debut2015 4 Hours of Estoril
RacesWinsTitles
2421802016-2018 European Le Mans Series (LMP3)
Teams' Championships7 (2016-2018 European Le Mans Series, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 Asian Le Mans Series, 2019 Ultimate Cup Series Proto)
Drivers' Championships10 (2016-2018 European Le Mans Series, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017 GT & Prototype Challenge, 2017 British LMP3 Cup, 2017-2018 Asian Le Mans Series, 2019 Ultimate Cup Series Proto, 2023 Masters Endurance Legends Prototype)

The Ligier JS P3 is an LMP3 Le Mans Prototype. It was created by Onroak Automotive, and named in partnership with former French driver Guy Ligier. It was built to meet ACO LMP3 standards, and is active in various LMP3 championships worldwide, such as the European Le Mans Series, IMSA Prototype Challenge, and the Asian Le Mans Series. The car has proven to be immensely popular in the category, with over 100 cars being produced since 2015.[2] It has also proved to be one of the most successful prototypes in the class, with a total of 103 overall wins and class victories from 132 races entered by the car.[3] It is set to be succeeded in 2020, by the Ligier JS P320, when new LMP3 regulations are set to come into place.[4]

  1. ^ "Technical Sheet". Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  2. ^ "LMP3 News Notebook: VdeV, 6H di Roma, Ligier's 100th JS P3 – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  3. ^ "Ligier JS P3 - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 2019-04-14.
  4. ^ "4H Le Castellet: Friday Paddock Notes – dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-14.