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From the beginning of the the current-era GTP class, IMSA and FIA have used torque sensors — collars on the LMDh cars’ halfshafts to measure power and energy output. For next season, in…
IMSA and FIA have utilized torque sensors in the LMDh cars’ halfshafts to measure power and energy output in the GTP class. To enhance data for setting Balance of Performance, the series is considering introducing similar technology in the GT categories. Matt Kurdock, IMSA’s senior technical director, mentioned plans for significant technical regulation changes in the GTD and GTD PRO classes by 2025, including the implementation of torque sensors akin to LMGT3. The FIA has already integrated torque sensors in LMGT3 cars for the World Endurance Championship, indicating a likely convergence of rules between the two series. The sensors not only provide additional data but could also facilitate features like virtual energy management similar to GTP. Currently, IMSA is in discussions with GTD manufacturers to update technical regulations and incorporate torque sensor technology for improved competitive equivalency and performance optimization.
