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Ford’s V8 Hypercar targets a return to Le Mans in 2027
Ford is developing a V8-powered Hypercar for the top class of endurance racing.
The car has not yet been named, and it is powered by a 5.4-litre Coyote V8 engine.
Ford plans to return with two cars at the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans, the famous endurance race in France.
The company is seeking to win the sport’s top endurance-racing prize.
Australian driver Matt Campbell is one of six named drivers for Ford’s 2027 team.
The prototype recently tested at Monza and is due to continue testing at Aragon in Spain.
Ford has set November 26 for the car’s official launch.
Ford plans to return to the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2027 with two Hypercars.
The as-yet unnamed prototype is powered by a 5.4-litre Coyote V8.
Australian driver Matt Campbell is one of six drivers named for the 2027 team.
Ford’s latest test was at Monza, and testing is due to continue at Aragon in Spain.
The car’s official launch is set for November 26.
- Who
- Ford will enter two Hypercars, with Matt Campbell among the six named drivers.
- What
- Ford is returning to the top class of endurance racing at Le Mans with an unnamed V8-powered Hypercar.
- When
- Ford plans to compete in 2027. The official launch is set for November 26.
- Where
- The return is planned for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Testing has taken place at Monza and is due to continue at Aragon, Spain.
- Why
- Ford is seeking to win endurance racing’s ultimate prize.
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Ford was due to continue testing its Hypercar at Aragon in Spain.
Ford’s official launch of the Hypercar is scheduled.
Ford plans to return to the top class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with two Hypercars.
- Planned Le Mans return
- 2027
- Number of Hypercars
- Two
- Engine
- 5.4-litre Coyote V8
- Named driver
- Matt Campbell
- Team drivers
- Six
- Official launch
- November 26