almost everywhere. It looks like it is from the same family; nevertheless we have redesigned roughly 80% of the parts.
“Again this season we will have high and low downforce packages, for the usual reason that Le Mans has very different requirements compared to most other tracks,” he said. “The current regulations favour more subtle changes between these packages to keep the drag reasonably low, such as modifications to the rear wing, engine cover and front end. We are satisfied with our progress during the ‘one-car race’ that is testing.”
The Le Mans aerodynamic option is better suited to the high-speed La Sarthe track while as a result of revisions to several areas of
bodywork, the sprint package is optimised to create higher levels of downforce with minimal incremental drag.
The TS040 HYBRID will again benefit from the proven TOYOTA HYBRID System - Racing powertrain, which boasts excellent thermal efficiency and delivers a total maximum power of over 1,000PS. The powertrain has been prepared by Motor Sports Unit Development Division at the Higashifuji technical centre in Japan, base of TOYOTA’s road car hybrid development.
Like last season, the team will compete within the 6MJ hybrid category although performance increases are nevertheless expected due to improvements, such as modifications to the super capacitor construction.
The TS040 HYBRID will again benefit from the proven TOYOTA HYBRID System - Racing powertrain.
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