iRacing – Ligier JS P320 Onboard Laps @ Long Beach

Next week, iRacing will deploy the 2023 iRacing Season 3 build. Alongside this new update, a new LMP3 car will be added to the online racing platform in the form of the Ligier JS P320 prototype.

The latest promo video shows us a lap onboard the Ligier JS P320 around the North American Long Beach street circuit.

Launched in 2020, the Ligier JS P320 is based on the Ligier JS P3 featuring 95% new bodywork, new Ohlins shock absorbers, a new Nissan V8 VK56 engine, a more powerful, adapted cooling system, and optimized aerodynamics. 

The JS P320 successfully competed in the European Le Mans Series, Michelin Le Mans Cup, Ultimate Cup Series, Asian Le Mans Series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar, and the IMSA Prototype Challenge. The Ligier JS P320 was victorious two years in a row at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring.

Ligier JS P320 Specifications:

Frame:

• carbon monocoque – HP Composites
• carbon body – HP Composites
• length: 4605mm – width: 1900mm – wheelbase: 2860mm
• weight: 950kg

Suspension:

• double wishbone
• pushing and combined spring-damper
• Ohlins TTX40 4-way thru-rod shocks
• adjustable anti-roll bar system
• 3rd ^element front and rear

Gearbox:

• Xtrac 1152 6-speed sequential gearbox with aluminum housing
• semi-automatic pneumatic steering wheel paddle system – Megaline
• oil radiator cooling

Steering:

• hydraulic power steering cooled by an oil cooler

Engine* & Electronics:

• Nissan VK56 – V8 – 5.6 liters – 460 hp
• Magneti-Marelli engine and gearbox management units

Brakes:

• Brembo brake set
• 6 piston calipers
• Ø 14” front and rear discs

Rims:

• magnesium Ø18” OZ Racing – front width: 12.5” – rear width: 13” 

Safety:

• ACO 2020 standards
• side Zylon panels
• side support for the pilot
• new carbon shell for the pilot seat
• cockpit ventilation
• headrest compatible with Hans system

*common to all LM P3 manufacturers

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