Mazda RT24-P (DPi)
The Mazda RT24-P is a sharp-edged American prototype built to compete in IMSA's Daytona Prototype international era, wearing Mazda's unmistakable design language over a Ligier-based chassis. It was created to showcase Mazda's performance identity in endurance racing, pairing a high-revving turbocharged engine with the aggressive aero and low-slung stance of a modern DPi machine.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L Mazda MZ-2.0T turbocharged inline-4, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~600 hp (447 kW) combined
Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm
Transmission: Xtrac 6-speed sequential
Weight: ~930 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,650 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 1,050 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,840 mm
Tires: Michelin prototype slicks on OZ forged wheels
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with racing calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive prototype
In the Simulator Feel
The Mazda RT24-P is a stable, aero-dependent prototype that rewards commitment and smooth inputs. It has the kind of planted, confidence-building feel that makes it easy to push consistently over a stint, with strong downforce in fast corners and a chassis that generally stays calm under braking. Compared with lighter or more aggressive prototypes, it leans toward precision and rhythm rather than wild rotation, making it accessible without feeling dull.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged inline-4 delivers a punchy mid-range surge with a crisp, high-strung prototype character. It doesn't have the thunder of a larger displacement engine, but it makes up for it with a sharp turbo whistle and a busy, mechanical note that builds urgency as revs climb. Turbo torque helps it dig out of slower corners, especially when deployment and throttle timing are clean.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Strong front-end response and good high-speed balance, with mild understeer if you overdrive entry speed.
Traction: Predictable rear grip and solid drive off corners, though abrupt throttle can still unsettle the rear on low-fuel or worn tires.
Braking: Excellent stopping power with stable platform behavior under heavy braking.
Top Speed: Respectable on straights, though ultimate pace depends heavily on BoP and track aero setup.
Driving Style Tip: Focus on flowing laps and tidy exits. The RT24-P rewards patience on entry and early, controlled throttle on exit more than aggressive point-and-squirt driving. It shines on technical endurance circuits where consistency, braking stability, and aero confidence matter most.
Livery & Aesthetics: The RT24-P looks every bit the part of a modern DPi with its dramatic nose, sculpted bodywork, and Mazda's signature red-and-black racing livery. Its long, low profile and sharp aero surfaces make it one of the more distinctive prototypes from the IMSA era, and the cockpit view feels focused and professional.
Whether you're hot lapping or running long stints, the Mazda RT24-P brings a refined, race-ready prototype experience to the sim — fast, balanced, and unmistakably Mazda.