Ligier Nissan DPi

Ligier Nissan DPi
Onroak Nissan DPi
CategoryDaytona Prototype International
ConstructorLigier Automotive
Designer(s)Nicolas Clémençon
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones with pushrod and torque rod-activated dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones with spring-activated dampers
Length4,745 mm (186.8 in)
Width1,900 mm (75 in)
Wheelbase3,010 mm (119 in)
EngineNissan VR38DETT 3.8 litre V6 twin turbo  
longitudinal mid-mounted configuration
TransmissionHewland TLS-200 6-speed sequential gearbox magnesium casing sequential manual transmission
Power599 hp (447 kW)
WeightAppr. 930 kg (2,050 lb)
TyresMichelin, or Continental
Competition history
Notable entrantsUnited States Tequila Patrón ESM
United States CORE Autosport
Notable driversUnited States Scott Sharp
United States Johannes van Overbeek
United States Ed Brown
New Zealand Brendon Hartley
Brazil Pipo Derani
Brazil Bruno Senna
United Kingdom Ryan Dalziel
France Olivier Pla
France Norman Nato
France Nicolas Lapierre
Germany Timo Bernhard
United States Jon Bennett
United States Colin Braun
France Romain Dumas
France Loïc Duval
Debut2017 24 Hours of Daytona
First win2017 Continental Tire Road Race Showcase
Last win2018 Monterey Grand Prix
Last event2019 Petit Le Mans
RacesWinsPodiumsPoles
30484
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Ligier Nissan DPi, also known as the Onroak Nissan DPi is a Daytona Prototype car built by Ligier Automotive. The car is based on the Ligier JS P217, which was built to meet the 2017 FIA and ACO regulations for 2017 for the LMP2 category in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The prototype made its racing debut at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona, with the Tequila Patrón ESM team, finishing 4th on its debut.[2]

  1. ^ "Ligier Nissan DPi". Ligier Automotive. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  2. ^ "2017 Rolex 24 Official results" (PDF).