Ford states that development remains on track for its WEC hypercar to make its debut in the 2027 racing season.
The prototype will compete in the LMDh class, alongside Aston Martin, Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Ferrari, and others.
Ford's hypercar features hybrid power, using a 5.4-liter engine based on the Coyote V8.
Ford Racing has a looming date with motorsport destiny. The team remains hard at work developing a new race car, with the goal of battling for glory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Getting the powertrain dialed in serves as a crucial step in delivering a proper race car. Ford just took a major move toward hitting that milestone by firing up the car's V8 engine for the first time.
