Cadillac shows off new liveries for LMDh cars of Ganassi, Action Express Racing
Cadillac has revealed the colour schemes for the three Cadillac LMDh cars set to make their competition debut at the Daytona 24 Hours.
Each of the three designs has a different colour from the Cadillac V-Series emblem but share a V-Series graphic. Chip Ganassi Racing’s #01 is in gold, its #2 car is in blue while Action Express Racing’s #31 car is in red. What was formerly the #02 entry is now #2 in tribute to the Briggs Cunningham “Le Monstre” that competed at Le Mans in 1950.
"From an aesthetic point of view, the LMDh regulations allowed us to create a vision for the car that is clearly Cadillac," said Chris Mikalauskas, Cadillac’s lead exterior creative designer. "That's really exciting for fans and for people who are true enthusiasts. Every car is unique.”
Global VP of Cadillac Rory Harvey added: “Cadillac is ready to compete against the very best in North America and internationally – including one of the world’s toughest races, the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As Cadillac builds toward an all-electric future, the all-new V-LMDh furthers our dedication to exploring new advanced performance technologies.”
#01 Chip Ganassi Racing - Sebastien Bourdais, Renger van der Zande, Scott Dixon
Photo by: Cadillac Communications
Cadillac will compete full time in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with the #01 Ganassi entry driven by Sebastien Bourdais and Renger van der Zande and the #31 Whelen Engineering entry of Pipo Derani and Alexander Sims.
The third driver for the #01 at Daytona will be six-time IndyCar champion and four-time Daytona winner Scott Dixon, while Jack Aitken will team up with Derani and Sims.
#02 Chip Ganassi Racing - Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn, Richard Westbrook
Photo by: Cadillac Communications
Cadillac's third Rolex 24 entry, the #2 Ganassi car to be driven by Earl Bamber, Alex Lynn and Richard Westbrook, will be competing full-time in the World Endurance Championship.
The LMDh is powered by Cadillac’s all-new LMC55R 5.5L DOHC V-8 that’s paired with the LMDh common hybrid system and is rated up to 670 horsepower, per series specifications, and is backed by a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The car has been co-developed by Cadillac Racing, Cadillac Design and Dallara.
The LMDh follows in the wheeltracks of the DPi-V.R which won the IMSA SportsCar Championship three times and four consecutive editions of the Daytona 24 Hours in 2017-20.
#31 Action Express Racing - Pipo Derani, Alexander Sims, Jack Aitken
Photo by: Cadillac Communications
Cadillac sportscar programme unaffected by Andretti F1 plans
Kevin Magnussen could miss Daytona 24 Hours with hand surgery
Why physical fitness is an understimated challenge for IndyCar rookies
Why physical fitness is an understimated challenge for IndyCar rookies Why physical fitness is an understimated challenge for IndyCar rookies
McLaughlin confident in speed, seeks execution for 2023 IndyCar title push
McLaughlin confident in speed, seeks execution for 2023 IndyCar title push McLaughlin confident in speed, seeks execution for 2023 IndyCar title push
How Ericsson achieved Indy immortality as Ganassi's main man stumbled
How Ericsson achieved Indy immortality as Ganassi's main man stumbled How Ericsson achieved Indy immortality as Ganassi's main man stumbled
Ericsson “pissed off” on how 2022 IndyCar title challenge dissolved
Ericsson “pissed off” on how 2022 IndyCar title challenge dissolved Ericsson “pissed off” on how 2022 IndyCar title challenge dissolved
Dixon: Ganassi found two "big things" to improve IndyCar form
Dixon: Ganassi found two "big things" to improve IndyCar form Dixon: Ganassi found two "big things" to improve IndyCar form
How F1's other IndyCar exile finally unlocked his potential
How F1's other IndyCar exile finally unlocked his potential How F1's other IndyCar exile finally unlocked his potential
Albuquerque urges IMSA to wait before making GTP BoP tweaks
Albuquerque urges IMSA to wait before making GTP BoP tweaks Albuquerque urges IMSA to wait before making GTP BoP tweaks
Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary: F1 race winner dies aged 80
Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary: F1 race winner dies aged 80 Jean-Pierre Jabouille obituary: F1 race winner dies aged 80
Williams 2023 F1 car an "evolution" despite key differences
Williams 2023 F1 car an "evolution" despite key differences Williams 2023 F1 car an "evolution" despite key differences
Tanak: National rally outing “important” for WRC Sweden prep
Tanak: National rally outing “important” for WRC Sweden prep Tanak: National rally outing “important” for WRC Sweden prep
How MSR took Acura to the first win of sportscar racing's new era
How MSR took Acura to the first win of sportscar racing's new era How MSR took Acura to the first win of sportscar racing's new era
The big question concerning IMSA's new LMDh cars on their debut
The big question concerning IMSA's new LMDh cars on their debut The big question concerning IMSA's new LMDh cars on their debut
Inside BMW's long-awaited prototype racing return
Inside BMW's long-awaited prototype racing return Inside BMW's long-awaited prototype racing return
How Porsche and Penske are gearing up for sportscar racing's bold new era
How Porsche and Penske are gearing up for sportscar racing's bold new era How Porsche and Penske are gearing up for sportscar racing's bold new era
The plug in and play stand-ins who got their timing just right
The plug in and play stand-ins who got their timing just right The plug in and play stand-ins who got their timing just right
The long road to convergence for sportscar racing's new golden age
The long road to convergence for sportscar racing's new golden age The long road to convergence for sportscar racing's new golden age
How Porsche's Le Mans legend changed the game
How Porsche's Le Mans legend changed the game How Porsche's Le Mans legend changed the game
Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes
Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes Why BMW shouldn't be overlooked on its return to prototypes
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.