Ford enters top-drawer Hypercar class to win Le Mans in 2027

Ford v Ferrari II: Ford enters top-drawer Hypercar class to win Le Mans in 2027
After the 1960s, Ford exited from the top-tier prototype class and competed in production-focused class racing around the world. In 2016, it won the Le Mans GT class with a mid-engine GT, and then finished second in the GT class last year with the debut of its Mustang GT3.
Ford to enter WEC with Hypercar and targets Le Mans victory
Ford has announced that it will participate in the Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2027, meaning the American manufacturer will also compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Ford targets outright win at Le Mans from 2027 with LMDh car
Ford is gearing up to take on the likes of Cadillac, Ferrari, and Porsche in the FIA World Endurance Championship, whose blue-ribbon race is Le Mans.
Ford will race prototype for overall Le Mans win in 2027
Ford announced plans Thursday to enter an LMDh prototype in the World Endurance Championship in 2027, taking the American manufacturer back to the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the top category of sports car racing.
Ford Is Entering LMDh in 2027. The Goal? Absolute Victory at Le Mans
M ore than 60 years ago, Ford set out with the ambitious goal of becoming the first American manufacturer to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall. The resulting quest may just
Ford Announces Shock Return To Le Mans Prototype Class In 2027
Ford is coming for Ferrari … and everyone else. Ford Chairman Bill Ford announced on Thursday that the brand is
Ford Will Go For an Overall Le Mans Win in 2027
While Ford has had a recent presence at Le Mans, it hasn't won overall since 1969. That changes in 2027. T he 24 Hours of Le Mans is important to Ford. Its consecutive overall vic
Ford commits to Le Mans return for outright victory bid with LMDh car
The Blue Oval's factory effort will compete in WEC's Hypercar class with eyes on a Le Mans 24-hour overall victory for the first time since 1982
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