Ligier JS P3 - Ligier Automotive

Revealed at the 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours week, the Ligier JS P3 keeps in the same vein as the Ligier JS P2 in particular with its design and aerodynamics.

Driver comfort, reliability and performance characterise the Ligier JS P3.

In 2016 and 2017, ten LM P3 titles have been won with the Ligier JS P3 in the European and Asian Le Mans Series, the Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup, the V de V Endurance Series and the IMSA Prototype Challenge.

The 100^th Ligier JS P3 was delivered in November 2017!

Technical sheet

Chassis

monocoque carbon - HP Composites
bodywork carbon HP Composites
length: 4605mm - width: 1900mm - wheelbase: 2860mm
weight: 930kg

Suspensions

double wishbone
pushrod and spring-damper combination
latest generation of 3-way shock absorbers
adjustable anti-roll bar system
3^rdelement front and rear

Gearbox

6-speed sequential gearbox Xtrac 1152 with aluminium casing
semi-automatic pneumatic steering wheel paddle system Megaline
oil radiator cooling

Steering

hydraulic power steering

Engine* & Electronics

Nissan VK50, V8, 5 litres, 420 hp
gearbox and engine control units Magneti Marelli SRG

Brakes

master-cylinder AP Racing
6-piston monobloc calipers Brembo
Ø 14'' front and rear steel discs Brembo

Rims

Ø18'' magnesium OZ Racing - front width: 12,5'' - rear width: 13''

Safety

2014 ACO rules
comfortable driving position with carbon seat support
optimized driver and cockpit ventilation
headrest compatible with Hans device

*common for all the LM P3 manufacturers

Ligier JS P3 Brochure

Highlights

IMSA Prototype Challenge
2017, 2018: 2 titles

Asian Le Mans Series (LMP3 cat.)
2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19: 4 titles

Asian Le Mans Sprint Cup
2016, 2017: 2 titles

European Le Mans Series (LMP3 cat.)
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019: 4 titles

V de V Endurance Series (LMP3 cat.)
2016, 2017, 2018: 3 titles

LMP3 Cup
2017, 2018: 2 titles

Ultimate Cup Series
2019: 1 title