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The ByKolles-run Vanwall Hypercar operation are aiming to return to the FIA World Endurance Championship next year after they were
Team boss Colin Kolles revealed that the Vanwall Vandervell 680 is set to undergo a significant overhaul to enhance its competitiveness, as reported by Motorsport-Total.com. The current naturally-aspirated 4.5L Gibson engine was found to be underpowered in 2023, failing to meet the required power output for the Balance of Performance regulations. Consequently, a switch to the more powerful 3.5L twin-turbocharged Pipo Moteurs powertrain from the Glickenhaus 007 LMH is planned, providing around 850 hp. The existing monocoque chassis will remain, with new additions including an intercooler, revised exhaust, and a Cosworth gearbox with seven speeds to boost performance. Additionally, a new brake-by-wire system will be implemented to enhance braking, cornering, and overall stability. The team’s revised Hypercar plans for the 2025 WEC season come following their exclusion from the 2024 entry list after an unsuccessful 2023 campaign that saw their best result at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, finishing eighth and scoring their only points of the season.
