.jpg) The Tipo 6 LMH-C being driven at the
2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | |||||||||||
| Category | Le Mans Hypercar | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Isotta Fraschini (Michelotto) | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Claudio Berro (Technical Director) [1] | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension | Double wishbone, torsion bars | ||||||||||
| Length | 5000 mm | ||||||||||
| Width | 2000 mm | ||||||||||
| Height | 1260 mm | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3150 mm | ||||||||||
| Engine | HWA-tuned 3.0 liter 90-degree single turbocharged V6 | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | HWA Electric Motor | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac P1359 7-speed sequential semi-automatic | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion 900V battery | ||||||||||
| Power | 268hp/200kW | ||||||||||
| Weight | 1030 kg | ||||||||||
| Fuel | TotalEnergies | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Isotta Fraschini | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2024 Qatar 1812 km | ||||||||||
| Last event | 6 Hours of São Paulo | ||||||||||
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The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione is a sports prototype developed by Isotta Fraschini and Michelotto 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.
Tipo 6 LMH Competizione
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]
Racing Highlights
Isotta is the most budget-limited team on the Hypercar grid. Consequently, the car is down on pace from the rest of the Hypercar field. [6]
The Isotta ran an extremely clean race at Le Mans. The car was down on pace and finished 7 laps down on the next-best placed Hypercar; however, it had very few reliability issues and beat both BMWs and Alpines, due to the latters' mechanical issues and accidents, which left the Isotta in 14th. [7] [8]
In São Paulo, the car was given the biggest BOP boost. In the hands of Jean-Karl Vernay, the car leapfrogged from 19th to 15th in the opening laps; He retained the position for the first 30 minutes. The car retired with an engine failure.
Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results
(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.
| Year | Entrants | Class | Drivers | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isotta Fraschini Duqueine | Hypercar | QAT | IMO | SPA | LMN | SAP | COA | FUJ | BHR | 0* | 9th* | ||
Carl Bennett
|
11 | Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret | ||||||||
Antonio Serravalle
|
Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret | |||||||||
Jean-Karl Vernay
|
Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret |
* Championship ongoing.
Tipo 6 LMH Pista
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. [9]
Tipo 6 LMH Strada
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. [10] [11]
References
- ^ Oakley, Phil (28 February 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione unveiled". motorsportweek.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH official site". Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Bastien, Cheval (25 February 2024). "We're David Against Goliath". Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Little, Martin (15 June 2024). "#15 BMW out after collision with lead Ferrari". Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (15 June 2024). "Alpine drops out of the fight". Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Capretto, Anthony (11 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Unveils Road-Legal Le Mans Hypercar With 1,000 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (10 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Launches Road-Going 'Strada' Version Of Tipo 6 LMH". dailysportscar.com.
The Tipo 6 LMH-C being driven at the
2024 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps | |||||||||||
| Category | Le Mans Hypercar | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Isotta Fraschini (Michelotto) | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Claudio Berro (Technical Director) [1] | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension | Double wishbone, torsion bars | ||||||||||
| Length | 5000 mm | ||||||||||
| Width | 2000 mm | ||||||||||
| Height | 1260 mm | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 3150 mm | ||||||||||
| Engine | HWA-tuned 3.0 liter 90-degree single turbocharged V6 | ||||||||||
| Electric motor | HWA Electric Motor | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Xtrac P1359 7-speed sequential semi-automatic | ||||||||||
| Battery | Lithium-ion 900V battery | ||||||||||
| Power | 268hp/200kW | ||||||||||
| Weight | 1030 kg | ||||||||||
| Fuel | TotalEnergies | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Isotta Fraschini | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2024 Qatar 1812 km | ||||||||||
| Last event | 6 Hours of São Paulo | ||||||||||
| |||||||||||
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione is a sports prototype developed by Isotta Fraschini and Michelotto 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.
Tipo 6 LMH Competizione
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]
Racing Highlights
Isotta is the most budget-limited team on the Hypercar grid. Consequently, the car is down on pace from the rest of the Hypercar field. [6]
The Isotta ran an extremely clean race at Le Mans. The car was down on pace and finished 7 laps down on the next-best placed Hypercar; however, it had very few reliability issues and beat both BMWs and Alpines, due to the latters' mechanical issues and accidents, which left the Isotta in 14th. [7] [8]
In São Paulo, the car was given the biggest BOP boost. In the hands of Jean-Karl Vernay, the car leapfrogged from 19th to 15th in the opening laps; He retained the position for the first 30 minutes. The car retired with an engine failure.
Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results
(key) Races in bold indicates pole position. Races in italics indicates fastest lap.
| Year | Entrants | Class | Drivers | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | Points | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isotta Fraschini Duqueine | Hypercar | QAT | IMO | SPA | LMN | SAP | COA | FUJ | BHR | 0* | 9th* | ||
|
Carl Bennett
|
11 | Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret | ||||||||
|
Antonio Serravalle
|
Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret | |||||||||
|
Jean-Karl Vernay
|
Ret | 16 | 15 | 14 | Ret |
* Championship ongoing.
Tipo 6 LMH Pista
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. [9]
Tipo 6 LMH Strada
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. [10] [11]
References
- ^ Oakley, Phil (28 February 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH Competizione unveiled". motorsportweek.com. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 LMH official site". Archived from the original on 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Bastien, Cheval (25 February 2024). "We're David Against Goliath". Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Little, Martin (15 June 2024). "#15 BMW out after collision with lead Ferrari". Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ Kilbey, Stephen (15 June 2024). "Alpine drops out of the fight". Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Capretto, Anthony (11 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Unveils Road-Legal Le Mans Hypercar With 1,000 HP". CarBuzz. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (10 November 2023). "Isotta Fraschini Launches Road-Going 'Strada' Version Of Tipo 6 LMH". dailysportscar.com.