New engine rules for LMP1-class Le Mans prototypes will ban V10s and V12s for 2011. LMP1 will adopt today's LMP2 engine rules for 3.4-liter V8s and 2.0-liter turbos in 2011. LMP2 will then be open only to production-based engines.
"Talking to the manufacturers, we understand that we have to have engines that use less fuel, create less emissions and less noise. This is the way we have to go," said Le Mans rules boss Daniel Poissenot.
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