Announced last week , International Sports Cars have now revealed that the one-make car of choice for the planned franchise-based Series will be the Ford V8-powered Nova NP02 with the cars set to be built to an ISC-specific configuration.
Created by the former management of Norma, Nova has made great strides in the entry-level international marketplace for sports prototypes since the launch of the NP02 in 2022. The NP02 dominates the Ultimate Cup and will be the sole car in their Prototype Series in 2025 with LMP3 machinery now featuring n a new-for 2025 Sprint format Series.
ISC say they have selected the Nova for its performance, reliability and low running cost.
More than 30 cars have already ben delivered and the car is set to evolve in 2025 with a step forward in safety, with the introduction of the FIA spec side intrusion preventing Zylon panels.
The ISC specification for the NP02 will include:
- High downforce kit
- ATL refueling valve
- ABS to be discussed and approved by the Franchisees
- Homologation: 5 years (3+2 subject to Evo introduction approval)
Car Specifications
- Engine: V8 Ford 5L (Stock engine)
- Lubrification: Dry sump
- Power: 450 bhp and up to 500 bhp
- Torque: 550 Nm
- Transmission: Gearbox SADEV 6 gears with paddle shift
- Fuel tank: Capacity 95 litres
- Tyres: Front: 30/65×18 – Rear: 31/71×18
- Weight: 830 Kg
- Safety: FIA validated and crash-tested carbon chassis, crash-box and safety structures
- Anti-intrusion Zylon panels
