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Ford Unveils New LMDh Prototype with Maiden Shakedown at Paul Ricard

Ford's latest LMDh contender completed its first on-track test at Circuit Paul Ricard, setting the stage for its 2027 World Endurance Championship debut.

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Ford Unveils New LMDh Prototype with Maiden Shakedown at Paul Ricard

Ford’s new LMDh car took to the track for its maiden shakedown at Circuit Paul Ricard, near ORECA’s headquarters, whose chassis underpins the prototype.

The vehicle features a 5.4-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine derived from the Coyote, marking a significant step in Ford’s endurance racing ambitions.

This initial test is a crucial milestone ahead of the car’s planned entry into the World Endurance Championship in 2027.

The choice of Paul Ricard provided an ideal environment for early development and validation of the new machine’s performance and reliability.

Ford’s collaboration with ORECA highlights a strategic partnership aimed at competing at the highest level of endurance racing.

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