Mazda's own LMP2 (well sort of) car, RT24-P

Just like Cadillac before, this car also won't be allowed to race the World Endurance Championship for LMP2 rules meaning no Le Mans outing. The Mazda RT24-P is enable to race in next seasons Prototype class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship meaning it will race in next seasons 24 hours of Daytona.



The 2017 RT24-P, which will make its debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona in January with Mazda Motorsports, is the first prototype race car from Mazda since 1991 with the Mazda 787B that won the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans.



Mazda launch the car during last months LA motor show, Mazda Motorsports will run a pair of Mazda RT24-P for next season.



The RT24-P will use the turbocharged 2 litre four-cylinder engine that comes from the Mazda MX5 that produces approximately 600 horsepower, meaning the RT24-P won't be allowed to race in the World Endurance Championship next year due to next year rules in LMP2 have to use Gibson Technology 4.0 V8 engine. RT24-P will have Riley Technologies to develop their chassis for next year meaning this car could be competitive at the start.

A new challenge ahead for Mazda in 2017.