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Gallery: 2022 WEC Spotter's Guide for Hypercar, LMP2, GTE Classes

Photo credit: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Photo credit: TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

This week, the World Endurance Championship makes its lone stop in the United States for the 1000 Miles of Sebring (March 19, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., MotorTrend TV).

The WEC features four classes of cars. Here's a quick look at the different classes:

Hypercar

This designation is a little confusing because “Hypercar” will be the name of the car that is shared in design and specification with IMSA’s GTP car, both of which debut in 2023. Presently, Hypercar means the top class in WEC, including the all-domineering Toyota GR010 Hybrid, the Alpine Elf A480 and the Glickenhaus 007 LMH. These cars can have an optional hybrid component, and can be rear- or all-wheel-drive.

Photo credit: James Moy Photography - Getty Images
Photo credit: James Moy Photography - Getty Images