Flybrid head to Le Mans                                                                          November 2010

The Le Mans 24 hour race will feature its first flywheel hybrid car in 2011 following the announcement by the Hope Racing (HR) team that they will be fielding a LMP1 car fitted with a Flybrid kinetic energy recovery system.

Le Mans is renowned the world over as a testing ground for the latest automotive ideas. Covering well over 5,000 kms with no rest, the top class LMP1 cars showcase the highest level of sports car technology that will soon be filtering down to road cars. This will be particularly true in 2011 as the race opens up entries to flywheel hybrid cars for the first time.

The HR entry will be based upon an Oreca LMP1 chassis with a Lehmann Motor 2 litre turbo charged engine, an Xtrac 1059 gearbox and a Flybrid flywheel based KERS. The team will contest the Intercontinental Cup which includes many classic endurance races as well as the Le Mans 24 hour race.

For the official team press release please follow this link.