In 2017, the introduction of the Nissan DPI marked a turning point in the history of Ligier and symbolised the first OEM’s car build by Ligier for IMSA competitions. The Nissan DPI is powered by the 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine from the GT-R Nismo GT3. Ligier Automotive and Nissan worked together to adapt the bodywork of the Ligier JS P217 to look as close as possible to the Nissan GT-R road car whilst still maintaining the aerodynamic performance and efficiency of the LMP2 JS P217. The Nissan DPI therefore, is based upon the Ligier JS P217 and benefits from all the data and experience gathered by the previous Ligier Automotive sport-prototypes on different tracks around the world.

Ligier Automotive partnered with Nissan Nismo to create an IMSA Daytona Prototype international (DPi) car, which is a standard ACO/FIA homologated 2017 LMP2 Prototype chassis fitted with IMSA-homologated, manufacturer-designed and branded bodywork and engines.

The Nissan DPI was produced from November 2016 to March 2017 for ESM Tequila Patron competing in IMSA. This partnership with Nissan Nismo led to numerous successes, winning Road America and Petit Le Mans in 2017 along with Sebring 12H in 2018 in the IMSA Weathertech series with ESM Tequila Patron.

Chassis:

Carbon Monocoque / HP COMPOSITES
Dimensions:

Length: 4745 mm
Width: 1900 mm
Wheelbase:

3010 mm
Weight:

930 kg
Bodywork:

Carbon / HP COMPOSITES
Suspension:

Double wishbones, pushrod, torsion bars on front and spring on rear 4-way latest generation of dampers.
PANKL made hub axles and wheel nuts with self locking mechanism
Transmission:

Hewland 6-speed sequential gearbox
MEGALINE steering wheel-mounted semi-automatic paddle shift system
Steering:

KYB electrical power-assisted steering
Engine:

NISSAN VR38 DETT 3.8 Litre V6 Twin Turbo, from 600 hp up to 825 hp.
Fuel Tank:

ATL 70 litres
Rims:

Magnesium, Ø 18’’, front width: 12,5’’, rear width: 13’’
Brakes:

Master cylinder, 6-piston callipers, front and rear carbon discs: Ø 15’’
Options:

ABS – Traction Control – Engine Maps (600hp/720hp/825hp)

Ligier has developed a specific Nissan engine configuration, delivering up to 825hp. They have also Installed ABS and multiple traction control maps for the ultimate performance and usability of this car’s next driver.

The Nissan DPI is now eligible in Master Endurance Legends USA and Europe including Laguna Seca Classic, Austin Classic, Daytona Classic, Sebring Classic, Silvertsone Classic, Spa Classic, Portimao Classic. Now that it has already conquered the modern racing environment, we are proud to be offering this unique endurance prototype to take on the world once again in historic motorsport. This car in particular is a very unique car as it is Chassis #00, and was the development car between Ligier Automotive and Nissan through their development stages before taking on IMSA with the Ligier Nissan DPi. This car offers a one-time opportunity to any racers, or collectors to own the very first DPi car to exist, a race winner and a machine capable of winning any race it would take part in.