Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH-C

The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione is a sports prototype developed by Isotta Fraschini and Michelotto [it; fr] for the Le Mans Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Several versions were made, including a track day version and a road version.

Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione
CategoryLe Mans Hypercar
Designer(s)Claudio Berro (Technical Director)[1]
ProductionIsotta Fraschini (Michelotto)
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque
SuspensionDouble wishbone, torsion bars
Length5000 mm
Width2000 mm
Height1260 mm
Wheelbase3150 mm
EngineHWA-tuned 3.0 liter 90-degree single turbocharged V6
Electric motorHWA Electric Motor
TransmissionXtrac P-1395 7-speed paddle operated sequential gearbox
BatteryLithium-ion 900V battery
Power268hp/200kW
Weight1030 kg
FuelTotalEnergies
Competition history
Notable entrantsDuqueine Engineering
Debut2024 Qatar 1812 km
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
10000

Tipo 6 LMH Competizione edit

The Tipo 6 LMH Competizione is the racing version of the Tipo 6 LMH, designed for competition in the FIA World Endurance Championship. It was first announced this car would be created for competition in the Le Mans Hypercar class in the fall of 2022. The car was designed with support from Michelotto, with Williams Advanced Engineering developing the aero package.[2] The first entry will be run together with Duqueine Engineering in 2024,[3] with other teams also interested in running the car.[4] The car is powered by a HWA-tuned 3.0 liter 90-degree V6 single turbocharged engine and feature a front axle-mounted electric engine, together producing around 700 horsepower.[5]

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results edit

(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results
Year Entrant Class Drivers No. Rds. Rounds Pts. Pos.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2024   Isotta Fraschini Hypercar   Carl Bennett
  Antonio Serravalle
  Jean-Karl Vernay
11 1
1
1
QAT
Ret
IMO SPA LMN SAP COA FUJ BHR

Tipo 6 LMH Pista edit

Isotta Fraschini also developed a track day version of Tipo 6 LMH, the Tipo 6 LMH Pista, an unrestricted version of the Tipo 6 Competizione meant for track only use.[6]

Tipo 6 LMH Strada edit

In November 2023 Isotta Fraschini unveiled the Tipo 6 LMH Strada. A street legal version of the Tipo 6 LMH, featuring a 3.0-liter V6 engine as well as a hybrid system, together producing 1020 hp. The car is a single seater which will be priced for about 3.25 million euros. Only 12 of these cars will be produced.[7][8]

References edit

  1. ^ Oakley, Phil (28 February 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione unveiled". motorsportweek.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ Goodwin, Graham (21 October 2022). "Isotta Fraschini Aiming For Spa WEC Debut In 2023". Dailysportscar.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  3. ^ Euwema, Davey (27 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini to Partner With Duqueine for Debut Season – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  4. ^ Watkins, Gary (9 September 2023). "Isotta Fraschini plans two-car WEC Hypercar entry for 2024". www.motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH official site". Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  6. ^ Lloyd, Daniel (31 May 2023). "Isotta to Present Track Day Hypercar at Paul Ricard – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  7. ^ Capretto, Anthony (11 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Unveils Road-Legal Le Mans Hypercar With 1,000 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  8. ^ Goodwin, Graham (10 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Launches Road-Going 'Strada' Version Of Tipo 6 LMH". dailysportscar.com.