Ligier JS P3
| Industry | Automotive, Motorsport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Guy Ligier (collaboration) |
| Products | Ligier JS P3 LMP3 race car |
The Ligier JS P3 is an LMP3 Le Mans Prototype crafted by Onroak Automotive in collaboration with former French racing driver Guy Ligier. Engineered to comply with ACO LMP3 regulations, it participates in international championships including the European Le Mans Series, IMSA Prototype Challenge, and the Asian Le Mans Series. Since its introduction in 2015, production has exceeded 100 units, demonstrating significant demand within the market. The JS P3 stands out as one of the most victorious LMP3 models, achieving 103 wins overall and in class across 132 race entries. In 2020, it was succeeded by the Ligier JS P320 following revisions to LMP3 rules.
Development
The ACO established the LMP3 category in 2014 to succeed the Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) class starting in 2015. Only six manufacturers received licenses: ADESS, Ligier (Onroak Automotive), Ave/Riley, Norma, Dome, and Ginetta. The spec VK50VE engine from Nissan delivers 420 horsepower. Introduced on 2 February 2015, the Ligier JS P3 was primarily developed utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with PowerFLOW software from Exa Corporation.
While the Ligier JS P3 has a lower maximum speed relative to competitors, it excels in cornering capabilities.
2015
The vehicle made its first appearance at the 2015 4 Hours of Estoril, where Graff Racing achieved a podium finish.
2016
United Autosports secured the LMP3 Teams championship driving the Ligier JS P3, and Inter Europol Competition captured the LMP3 teams title in the V de V Endurance Series.