Cadillac DPi-V.R

The Cadillac DPi-V.R is a sports prototype racing car which started competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in North America in 2017. It is the manufacturer variation of Dallara P217 base, and replaces the Corvette DP. It marked Cadillac's return to sports car racing as a full constructor for the first time since the Cadillac Northstar LMP that competed in American Le Mans Series from 2000 to 2002. It was unveiled on November 30, 2016.

Cadillac DPi-V.R
A Cadillac DPi-V.R in its debut at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona
CategoryIMSA SportsCar Daytona Prototype International (DPi)
Constructor Cadillac with Dallara
Designer(s)Dillon Blanski (exterior designer)
PredecessorCadillac Northstar LMP
Chevrolet Corvette DP
SuccessorCadillac V-Series.R
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque with aluminium honeycomb and Zylon side panels
Suspension (front)Double wishbone independent pushrod
Suspension (rear)As front
Length187 in (4,750 mm)
Width74.8 in (1,900 mm)
Height45.3 in (1,151 mm)
Wheelbase118.5 in (3,010 mm)
EngineECR Engines designed, developed, and produced Cadillac LT1 6.2 L (378 cu in) (2017) later 5.5 L (336 cu in) (2018–2022) V8 naturally-aspirated engine, mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionXtrac P1159F 6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle-shift
Power600 hp (447 kW) @ 6,800 rpm later 580 hp (433 kW) @ 7,050 rpm (series restricted power level)
Weight2,050 lb (930 kg) including driver
FuelVP Racing Fuels MS100 RON unleaded 80% + E20 American Ethanol 20%
LubricantsLucas Oil is the engine oil of all Cadillac DPi V.R entries and a sponsor of ECR Engines as well as Action Express Racing
TyresContinental ExtremeContact (2017–2018) later Michelin (2019–2022)
Competition history
Notable entrants Action Express Racing
Wayne Taylor Racing
Spirit of Daytona Racing
JDC-Miller MotorSports
Juncos Racing
Chip Ganassi Racing
Notable drivers João Barbosa
Christian Fittipaldi
Filipe Albuquerque
Dane Cameron
Eric Curran
Mike Conway
Seb Morris
Jordan Taylor
Jeff Gordon
Alex Lynn
Ricky Taylor
Max Angelelli
Ryan Hunter-Reay
Gabby Chaves
Felipe Nasr
Stuart Middleton
Brendon Hartley
Pipo Derani
Renger van der Zande
Matt McMurry
Tristan Vautier
Eddie Cheever III
Fernando Alonso
Matthieu Vaxivière
Kamui Kobayashi
Will Owen
René Binder
Agustín Canapino
Kyle Kaiser
Victor Franzoni
Spencer Pigot
Stephen Simpson
Simon Trummer
Chris Miller
Juan Piedrahita
Mikhail Goikhberg
Rubens Barrichello
Devlin DeFrancesco
Ryan Briscoe
Scott Dixon
Kevin Magnussen
Mike Rockenfeller
Simon Pagenaud
Jimmie Johnson
Chase Elliott
Loïc Duval
Sébastien Bourdais
Matheus Leist
Gabriel Aubry
Scott Andrews
Earl Bamber
Álex Palou
Marcus Ericsson
Neel Jani
Richard Westbrook
Ben Keating
Tristan Nunez
Olivier Pla
José María López
Debut2017 24 Hours of Daytona
First win2017 24 Hours of Daytona
Last win2022 Chevrolet Grand Prix at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Last event2022 Petit Le Mans
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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Teams' Championships3 (2017 IMSA SCC, 2018 IMSA SCC, 2021 IMSA SCC)
Constructors' Championships3 (2017 IMSA SCC, 2018 IMSA SCC, 2021 IMSA SCC)
Drivers' Championships3 (2017 IMSA SCC, 2018 IMSA SCC, 2021 IMSA SCC)
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