Gibson Partners with Nissan for Next-Gen LMP2 Engine

Gibson Technology has announced that the engine for the next generation of LMP2 cars will be designed and manufactured in collaboration with Nissan, bringing the Japanese manufacturer back to the category for the first time since 2016.

Announced on Wednesday, Gibson and NISMO, the Japanese manufacturer’s motorsport division, will collaborate on the engine, which has been specified as a 3.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 unit with a direct fuel injection system.

Gibson was named the exclusive powertrain supplier for the next-gen LMP2 ruleset, set to debut in 2028, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier this year.

It is already the sole supplier for the current specification of LMP2 cars, which has been in use since 2017.

Notably, Nissan was a prominent engine supplier in the LMP2 formula that preceded the current ruleset, with Nissan-powered cars picking up four consecutive Le Mans class victories between 2013 and 2016.

Most recently, it was the engine supplier for the previous generation of LMP3 machinery that was largely phased out at the start of this year, although it remains active in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge.

In addition to its collaboration with Nissan, Gibson announced two further partnerships for the LMP2 powertrain, which also includes development of the car’s transmission and electronics.

In partnership with Xtrac, Gibson will develop a new transverse gearbox, bellhousing and gearshift system.

Xtrac is currently also the designated supplier for the spec gearbox found in all LMDh cars competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

Bosch, which is also involved with LMDh as the provider of the hybrid system, has been selected as Gibson’s electronics partner for the new-for-2028 LMP2 cars.

They will provide electronic components to control the powertrain including the ECU, powerbox and wiring harness, along with a newly designed steering wheel.

“This exciting project promises to deliver fantastic performance for teams competing in LMP2 series around the world from 2028 onwards, while ensuring costs are kept under control and supply is reliable,” said Gibson managing director Mark Brittan.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our technical partners for their contributions and hard work so far.

“We look forward to working with them all as well as continuing our highly successful collaboration with the approved chassis constructors.”