From Heritage to Innovation

With over 35 years of engine expertise, including partnerships with major manufacturers and numerous victories on track, Ligier Automotive offers full engine development capabilities—from design and preparation to dyno validation.

Engine Development, Integration & Testing

Our in-house powertrain department handles:

- Design and manufacturing of custom engine components

- Assembly and tuning of power units

- Vehicle integration and optimization

- Validation on multiple engine test benches

We support both internal programs and OEM engine development projects, offering flexibility and technical depth for every type of application.

Engine Prep for Ligier Models

Ligier Automotive manages the engine preparation, maintenance, and performance monitoring for several cars in the Ligier lineup:

- Ligier JS2 R and Ligier JS P4: endurance-tuned Ford V6 engines

- Ligier JS PX: a one-off, 825-horsepower V6 twin-turbo, fully developed in-house—showcasing the department's capabilities in exclusive, high-performance engine builds

Heritage Expertise

Our engine division also includes a dedicated service for historic engines, applying the same level of precision and performance required for modern race cars.
We service iconic powertrains from Ligier's own racing legacy as well as other legendary motorsport brands.

New Energies – Powering the Future of Racing

Ligier Automotive works alongside its partners to develop next-generation powertrain solutions for a more sustainable motorsport industry:

- Hybrid engines

- Combustion engines compatible with e-fuels

- Hydrogen internal combustion engines, such as the one powering the Ligier JS2 RH2, developed in collaboration with Bosch Engineering

This technological versatility positions Ligier Automotive as a driving force in the future of competitive mobility.