.jpg) The No. 27United Autosports JS P3 at the 2019Goodwood Festival of Speed | |||||||
| Category | LMP3 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer | Nicolas Clémençon | ||||||
| Successor | Ligier JS P320 | ||||||
| Technical specifications[1] | |||||||
| Chassis | Carbon monocoque | ||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone | ||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone | ||||||
| Length | 4,605 mm (181.3 in) | ||||||
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,860 mm (112.6 in) | ||||||
| Engine | Nissan VK50DE 5.0L V8 N/A Rear-mid | ||||||
| Transmission | XTrac 1152 6-speed sequential | ||||||
| Power | 420 hp (313 kW; 426 PS) | ||||||
| Weight | 930 kg (2,050 lb) | ||||||
| Fuel | Various | ||||||
| Lubricants | Various | ||||||
| Brakes | 6-piston Brembo 14 in steel disks | ||||||
| Tyres | Dunlop,Michelin,Pirelli,Continental,Giti | ||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable entrants |  United Autosports OAK RacingGRAFF RacingTequila Patron ESM | ||||||
| Debut | 2015 4 Hours of Estoril | ||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 7 (2016-2018 European Le Mans Series, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018 Asian Le Mans Series, 2019 Ultimate Cup Series Proto) | ||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 10 (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) | ||||||
TheLigier JS P3 is an LMP3Le Mans Prototype. It was created byOnroak Automotive, and named in partnership with former French driverGuy Ligier. It was built to meet ACO LMP3 standards, and is active in various LMP3 championships worldwide, such as theEuropean Le Mans Series,IMSA Prototype Challenge, and theAsian 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 was succeeded in 2020 by theLigier JS P320 when new LMP3 regulations came into place in 2020.[4]
In 2014, the ACO announced a new category of Le Mans Prototypes, known as LMP3, which would replace the previousLe Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) class in 2015.[5] The number of constructors was limited in the class, with licenses being issued to 6 manufacturers, namelyADESS,Ligier (Onroak Automotive),Ave/Riley,Norma,Dome, as well asGinetta. Nissan was later announced to be supplying the spec engine, theVK50VE producing 420 hp (313 kW; 426 PS). The car was launched on 2 February 2015.[6] It was designed primarily inComputational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) usingExa Corporation's PowerFLOW Simulation Software.[7]
Compared to its rivals in the LMP3 class, it has been known to have a lower top speed through speed traps, but is known have an advantage in the corners.[8][9]
On its debut at the 2015 4 Hours of Estoril, the car finished well, scoring a podium finish at the hands ofGraff Racing.[10]
United Autosports clinched the LMP3 Teams championship with the car,[11] while in the V de V Endurance Series, Inter Europol Competition clinched the LMP3 teams championship.[12]
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