Thundering Ford Le Mans Hypercar breaks cover on track

Posted by Talbot Payne on August 19, 2026

The Ford Racing Hypercar undergoes dyno testing to simulate the Le Mans circuit.

The Ford Racing Hypercar undergoes dyno testing to simulate the Le Mans circuit.

Henry Payne, The Detroit News

Ford Motor Co.’s Le Mans Hypercar has broken cover at the Paul Ricard circuit in southeast France. Though still concealed under a camouflage wrap, the Hypercar was unmistakable with its sleek lines, long dorsal fin and high wing similar to other cars in its class, including Cadillac, Ferrari and Toyota.

Nor could the wrap conceal the very American roar of its 5.4-liter, naturally-aspirated V-8 hybrid engine as it thundered around the 3.6-mile circuit.

The Ford will join Cadillac’s V-Series.R Hypercar on the World Endurance Championship grid next year as the Detroit brands seek to win the Indy 500 of international sportscar racing: the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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