Glossary / General

LMP1

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

LMP1 is a type of race car made for long-distance racing events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. They are built to be very fast and efficient on the track.

Technical Definition

LMP1 stands for Le Mans Prototype 1, a class of racing cars designed specifically for endurance racing, particularly in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These cars are known for their advanced aerodynamics and performance capabilities.

Hear It Discussed

"But yeah, I can't wait, mate. It's interesting Le Mans classics every year now... because you're on the cusp of like LMP1 there,"
Blowing Up Watches & Driving Porsches with Ian Elliot 9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast 03:57

"even though the top class cars are really sophisticated not quite as sophisticated as lmp1 but they're very high tech cars"
Le Mans 24 Hours: predictions, best memories & what makes it special | Episode 52 The evo podcast 56:45

"Specifically he's worked for Advanced Engine Research or AER. And this is a name that a lot of you may not be familiar with but they build bespoke engines for the likes of LMP1, Le Mans prototype..."
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