BoP Adjusted in LMGTE ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans

The Endurance Committee has made several changes to the Balance of Performance in the LMGTE Pro class for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.

After a meeting attended by the ACO, the FIA and members of the manufacturers in LMGTE Pro – Ford, Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette and Aston Martin – several adjustments have been made.

Most significantly the Ferrari 488 GTE has had 25kgs added to its base weight meaning that it will run at 1268kgs for the race this weekend - this equating to a 10kg increase in the latest raft of changes.

The Ford GT has had a 5kg increase to its base weight and will thus run at 1248kgs, which is an additional 10kg compared to what it ran in qualifying.

As well as adjusting the weight of these cars, the Endurance Committee has also adjusted the engine restrictor diameter for Aston Martin and Corvette, with them receiving reductions of 0.4mm and 0.3mm respectively.

The boost levels have also been adjusted, with Ford having its boost ratio decreased. Finally, the fuel volume has been modified, Porsche receiving an increase of 8 litres, Ferrari 4 litres and Corvette 7 litres – the aim being to equalize the number of laps each car is able to complete in a stint.

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