The Ligier JS P4 is an entry-level

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race car, designed, developed, and produced by French manufacturer

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, and named in partnership with former French driver

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, and used for the top class of the

Ligier European Series The Ligier European Series is a European sports car racing endurance series inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and organized by Ligier Automotive in collaboration with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). Created in 2020, it is a one-desig ...

History

The car was first unveiled in 2017, at the

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. It was homologated in the FIA Free Formula cars (Group E) category, and sits between the

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and

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performance window. The car made its debut in the 2018 British LMP3 Cup in its own P4 class. The car is primarily used in the

Ligier European series The Ligier European Series is a European sports car racing endurance series inspired by the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and organized by Ligier Automotive in collaboration with the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). Created in 2020, it is a one-desig ...

. In 2022, the car received an update kit to improve the engine and the brakes. The engine power was increased from 330 hp to 385 hp. These upgrades were mandatory for all teams competing in the Ligier European Series.

References

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