2017 European Le Mans Series
The 2017 European Le Mans Series season was the fourteenth season of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest's European Le Mans Series. The six-event season began at Silverstone Circuit, in conjunction with the [2017 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship season|FIA World Endurance Championship season|FIA World Endurance Championship], on 15 April, and ended at Algarve International Circuit on 22 October.
Regulations
The 2017 season saw new regulations regarding the LMP2 class introduced. Teams were able to choose from four different chassis constructors: Dallara, Onroak Automotive, Oreca and a joint venture between Riley Technologies/Multimatic. Gibson Technology was the exclusive engine supplier for the class, with all cars equipped with a 4.2-litre, normally-aspirated V8 engine, producing approximately 600hp. Cosworth Electronics was also the exclusive electronics supplier.The aim of the new regulations was to ensure long-term success for the category with a reduction in costs and the guarantee of stable regulations.
Calendar
The 2017 calendar was announced on 23 September 2016. The calendar comprised six events, featuring the same four circuits that hosted events in 2016. For the first time since 2008 and 2010, it included events at Monza and Algarve, respectively, which were stand-alone events. For the fifth consecutive season, Silverstone hosted the opening rounds of both the European Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship.Entry list
The provisional entry list was announced on 2 February 2017.LMP2
In accordance with the new LMP2 regulations for 2017, all cars utilised the Gibson GK428 4.2 L V8 engine.| Entrant/team | Chassis | Tyre | Drivers | Rounds | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 DunlopLMP3All cars utilised the Nissan VK50VE 5.0 L V8 engine and Michelin tyres.
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