Le Mans Ultimate update adjusts LMGT3 BoP and increases driver aid weight penalties

• LMGT3 class BoP receives major adjustments
• Driver aid weight penalties increased on Hypercars
• Maximum client count increased

A new update has dropped as an addendum to Le Mans Ultimate’s recent v1.2.3.0 patch, and this one heavily revises the LMGT3 category’s Balance of Performance (BoP) calculation.

BoP is the means by which the organisers of the FIA World Endurance Championship maintain performance parity between manufacturers, and can lead to aerodynamic, maximum stint energy allowance, weight and power adjustments. It’s a secretive process in real-world motorsport, but less so in virtual form, with developer/publisher Motorsport Games detailing several LMGT3 changes.

Perhaps the biggest winner from this process is the Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3, which receives a 26 kg, 28 kg, and 35 kg weight break at Bahrain, Interlagos and Qatar, respectively.

However, the Lamborghini Huracan EVO2 LMGT3’s performance has been pegged back severely in comparison, receiving an additional 27 kg, 29 kg, 45 Kg, 38 kg and 35 kg at Fuji, Imola, Le Mans, Silverstone and Qatar.

Where the extra ballast is placed in each car has also been amended in LMU (although it’s unspecified exactly where), with a number of Coach Dave Academy set-ups, which are designed to be more performative than the game’s defaults, added to several cars.

Maximum client count increased

Ahead of LMU’s 12-hour test races this weekend, the developers have increased the maximum client count of servers. This allows more spectators to join a server, as developer Studio 397 aims to stress-test the game’s online capabilities before rescheduling its original 24-hour event. 

Increased driver aid weight penalties

For those who use driver aids, Hypercars will now receive a bigger weight penalty. Those who use ABS now receive an extra 25kg on Low and 45kg on High. Those who use Stability Control now get 20kg on Low and 40kg on High.

The full changelog and LMGT3 BoP breakdown are available below.

Le Mans  Ultimate v1.2.3.0 update changelog

Game Updates

Netcode

• Increased max client count to allow more spectators on a server

RaceControl

• Fixed signup page being unaware of ELMS LMP2 registrations

Track Limits

• Fixed running wide near the pit entry when entering the pits causing a track limits drive through penalty

Car Updates

• Increased range of soft clipping on Hypercar batteries (now 15% instead of 5%)
• Increased weight penalties for driving aids on Hypercars (ABS now 25kg on Low, 45kg on High; Stability Control now 20kg on Low, 40kg on High)
• Reviewed Hypercar wet tyre performance and drivability
• Revised GT3 track limits relaxing them slightly

Porsche 963 LMDh  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

Toyota GR010  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa, updated CDA Le Mans setup

Peugeot 9X8 LMH  

• Added CDA setup for Spa

Ferrari 499P LMH  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain, Imola & Spa

BMW M Hybrid V8 LMDh  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain, Sebring & Spa

Ferrari 488 GTE EVO  

• Fixed not being able to change all tires at once

Alpine A424 LMDh  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

Lamborghini SC63 LMDh  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

Peugeot 9X8 LMH (w/Wing)  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH  

• Added CDA setups for Bahrain & Spa

BoP Changes

• Fixed incorrect positioning of BOP ballast on GT3 cars in 1.2.3 update
• Below BoP changes were made in 1.2.3 and are compared to the 1.2 release

Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3  

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [-26], Cota [-12], Imola [-5], Interlagos [-28], Le Mans [+20], Paul Ricard [-13], Portimão [-15], Qatar [-35], Sebring [-5], Silverstone [-14]
• Adjusted Power at Le Mans [+1%]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-7], Fuji [-5] Imola [+5], Interlagos [+1], Le Mans [+9], Monza [-2], Paul Ricard [+2], Portimão [+6], Qatar [+2], Sebring [+1], Silverstone [+6], Spa [+1]

BMW M4 LMGT3  

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [-10], Cota [-7], Fuji [-8], Imola [-10], Interlagos [-27], Le Mans [-3], Monza [-5], Paul Ricard [-22], Portimão [-3], Qatar [-20], Sebring [-8], Silverstone [-22]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [+4], Cota [+5], Fuji [+3] Imola [+1], Interlagos [+5], Le Mans [+5], Paul Ricard [+4], Portimão [+4], Qatar [+3], Sebring [+4], Silverstone [-4], Spa [-5]

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R  

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [-2], Fuji [+13], Interlagos [-7], Le Mans [+9], Monza [-3], Paul Ricard [-12], Portimão [+15], Qatar [-5], Silverstone [-4], Spa [-2]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-13], Cota [-4], Fuji [-6] Imola [-4], Interlagos [-11], Le Mans [-4], Monza [+4], Paul Ricard [-2], Portimão [-4], Qatar [-4], Sebring [-11], Silverstone [+6], Spa [-2]

Ferrari 296 LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [-8], Cota [-12], Fuji [-8], Interlagos [-5], Le Mans [+25], Monza [-10], Portimão [+15], Sebring [-2]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [+5], Cota [+7], Fuji [+12] Imola [+1], Interlagos [+6], Le Mans [+10], Monza [+3], Paul Ricard [+2], Portimão [+8], Qatar [-9], Sebring [-1], Silverstone [+1], Spa [+7]

Ford Mustang LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Cota [-5], Fuji [+8], Imola [-5], Interlagos [-6], Le Mans [-2], Monza [+8], Paul Ricard [-8], Portimão [-5], Qatar [-7], Sebring [-2], Silverstone [-13], Spa [-5]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-11], Cota [-13], Fuji [-12] Imola [-13], Interlagos [-15], Le Mans [+6], Paul Ricard [+6], Portimão [-18], Qatar [-11], Sebring [-9], Silverstone [+12], Spa [-5]

Lamborghini Huracan EVO2 LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [+18], Cota [+10], Fuji [+27], Imola [+29], Interlagos [+10], Le Mans [+45], Paul Ricard [+15], Portimão [+17], Qatar [+35], Sebring [+18], Silverstone [+38], Spa [+15]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-3], Cota [+10], Fuji [+8] Imola [-3], Interlagos [-3], Le Mans [-3], Monza [+3], Portimão [-2], Sebring [+1], Silverstone [+5], Spa [+6]

Lexus RCF LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [-5], Cota [-2], Imola [-2], Interlagos [+15], Le Mans [-10], Paul Ricard [-25], Silverstone [-15], Spa [-5]
• Adjusted Power at Le Mans [+1%]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-16], Cota [-30], Fuji [-21] Imola [-14], Interlagos [-14], Le Mans [-6], Monza [-21], Paul Ricard [-14], Portimão [-23], Qatar [-11], Sebring [-13], Silverstone [-18], Spa [-11]

McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo  

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [+15], Cota [+7], Fuji [+17], Imola [+1], Interlagos [+7], Le Mans [+7], Monza [+12], Paul Ricard [+7], Portimão [+7], Qatar [+7], Sebring [+7], Silverstone [+22], Spa [+18]
• Adjusted power at Le Mans [-1%], Monza [-1%]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [-5], Cota [+9], Fuji [-1] Imola [-1], Interlagos [+1], Le Mans [-13], Monza [-13], Paul Ricard [+2], Qatar [-7], Sebring [+1], Silverstone [-1], Spa [-5]
• Adjusted MinimumWingAngle[deg] at Le Mans [4.80], Monza [4.80]

Mercedes AMG LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Cota [-8], Fuji [+3], Imola [+5], Interlagos [-13], Monza [-9], Portimão [+5], Qatar [+10], Spa [+5]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [+12], Cota [+6], Fuji [+16] Imola [+12], Interlagos [+16], Le Mans [+7], Monza [+6], Paul Ricard [-1], Portimão [+15], Qatar [+11], Sebring [+14], Silverstone [-4], Spa [+9]

Porsche 911 LMGT3 R  

• Adjusted WeightPenalty[kg] at Bahrain [+7], Cota [+12], Fuji [+7], Imola [+11], Interlagos [+7], Le Mans [+7], Monza [+7], Paul Ricard [+7], Portimão [+32], Qatar [+17], Sebring [+7], Silverstone [+22], Spa [+10]
• Adjusted MaxStintEnergy[MJ] at Bahrain [+22], Cota [+7], Fuji [+3] Imola [+8], Interlagos [+8], Le Mans [+5], Monza [+13], Portimão [+11], Qatar [+14], Sebring [+10], Silverstone [+9], Spa [+6]