In the wake of the newest addition of the Prototype IMSA Challenge cars, the LMP3 cars, driven by Mazda, the development of the prototype receives a boost. Although there is no official record of the Mazda’s involvement in this series, the engine that powers these cars will remain unchanged.

Nissan V-8 engine will continue to power the LMP3 cars and the unbranded MZR engine from Mazda will be used for the Elan DPO2 cars. The Mazda engine cars are set to debut in the class of PC2 in 2017.

John Doonan of Mazda believes that the company’s anonymous involvement in the PC2 cars is the winning combination. Mazda seems to be the last one to arrive to this party of angel investment of racing cars. The LMP3 cars are as good as they come and the interest shown by Mazda will only help these cars become more professional. LP2 cars in terms of global appeal are high up.

In the beginning, there was a proposal of incorporating the 2.0L, MZR-R Indy Light turbocharged engines in the LMP3 cars for the IMSA but this suggestion failed as the chances of Mazda changing the global perspective was bleak.

LMP (Le Mans Prototype) is a variation of sports cars that compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship, 24 Hours of Le Mans, United SportsCar Championship, Asian Le Mans Series, and European Le Mans Series.

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