Ligier JS P325
| Industry | Automotive, motorsport |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Race cars, including Ligier JS P325 |
The Ligier JS P325 represents a new generation Le Mans Prototype LMP3 race car crafted by the French firm Ligier in accordance with the 2025 ACO 3rd Generation LMP3 standards. Serving as the follow-up to the Ligier JS P320, it is compatible with the chassis from its predecessor. This model aims to compete in the ACO’s Le Mans Cup and European Le Mans Series starting in 2025, with plans to enter the Asian Le Mans Series in 2026. Ligier intends to manufacture a minimum of 25 units ahead of the 2025 season, establishing the JS P325 as a strong contender within the advancing LMP3 category.
Developmental history
On July 7, 2024, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest revealed that the third-generation Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3) vehicles, equipped with Oreca-produced Toyota V35A V6 twin-turbo engines, would debut in 2025. The four constructors from previous generations were retained under these updated rules. The enhanced engine required upgrades to the vehicle’s cooling mechanisms. At the 2024 4 Hours of Spa event within the European Le Mans Series, Ligier presented its revised model, which incorporated front-end design changes aimed at improving airflow toward the rear.
Olivier Pla carried out testing sessions at Magny-Cours and Barcelona, covering roughly 400 kilometers over six days. These tests validated the cooling system's efficiency and identified a downshifting problem that was subsequently addressed through collaboration with Oreca.