Rebellion Racing, who are returning to LMP1 class after winning the LMP2 WEC title in 2017, showed a graphic representation of the new Gibson-powered R-13 at a low-key launch at the Geneva Motor Show.
The R-13 has been developed by French constructor Oreca around the monocoque of its successful LMP2 07 design, but the majority of the rest of the car is all new.
R-13 will use a 4.5 litre Gibson V8 engine will produce around 650bhp and a top speed of 225mph meaning the Rebellion R-13 will not be a Hybrid LMP1 like the Toyota TS050 Hybrid meaning the car will not need any hybrid parts for it's engine part and making it affordable to race.
Rebellion Racing team has already committed to running two of the new R-13 cars in the 2018/19 WEC superseason, which will driven by a roster of drivers including former Porsche LMP1 team-mates Andre Lotterer and Neel Jani, will race as #1 and #3 in the 2018/19 WEC season.
The car isn't due to hit the track until the lead-up to the official WEC pre-season test in April.
A massive season ahead for Rebellion Racing.
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