What is Le Mans Ultimate Balance of Performance (BoP)?

Balance of Performance (BoP) is the system Le Mans Ultimate uses to equalize car pace across GT3, Hypercar, LMP2, and LMP3 by adjusting each car's weight, power output, and energy limits. A BoP patch changes these values after testing to keep the field competitive. Small gaps always remain between cars after every patch — LMU BoP Tourism measures those gaps using benchmark lap times from GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo.

Which is the fastest GT3 car in Le Mans Ultimate?

The fastest GT3 car in LMU varies by track and changes with every BoP patch. LMU BoP Tourism aggregates the fastest recorded benchmark laps from GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo for every circuit. Visit bop-tourism.com/bop/gt3 and select a track to see the current GT3 ranking, or check bop-tourism.com/car-strength/gt3 for an aggregate ranking across major circuits.

Which is the fastest Hypercar in Le Mans Ultimate?

Hypercar pace in LMU varies by circuit and BoP patch. Visit bop-tourism.com/bop/hypercar and select a track to see the current benchmark lap time ranking, or check bop-tourism.com/car-strength/hypercar for a multi-track aggregate view.

What is the difference between GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo for Le Mans Ultimate?

GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo are the three main LMU setup shops that publish benchmark lap times alongside their setup packs. LMU BoP Tourism tracks every benchmark lap from all three shops. You can compare them head-to-head at bop-tourism.com/compare (pick a car to see all three shops' laps across every track) or see overall shop profiles at bop-tourism.com/setups.

What changed in the latest Le Mans Ultimate BoP patch?

LMU BoP Tourism tracks every Steam update that includes a BoP change. Visit bop-tourism.com/patches for full patch notes with per-car BoP deltas (weight, power, energy changes), or bop-tourism.com/bop-history to see how any car's BoP values have evolved across every patch.

How accurate are the LMU lap times on this site?

All lap times are benchmark laps published by professional setup shops (GoSetups, BeAlien, Hymo) using optimized setups and experienced sim racers. They represent near-maximum potential for each car. Laps recorded before the most recent BoP patch are flagged with a warning, since a BoP change may have altered car performance since the lap was set.

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Your go-to hub for LMU stats, lap times & setup-shop comparisons - everything you need to pick the right car and get a competitive edge on track.

LMU BoP (Balance of Performance) adjusts car weight, power, and energy to equalize pace across GT3, Hypercar, LMP2, and LMP3. Small gaps between cars remain after every patch - this site measures them. Compare setup pack lap times before you buy, rank cars by actual pace, check what's winning in official race stats, and follow every LMU BoP change from GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo.

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GT3 advanced Open

Daytona International Speedway

ELMS Super 60

Top Pick High

Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO2

P1 setup pace from HY; P2 race lap; P1 quali lap; 7.0% pick rate; 35.0% top-split win rate; 55.3% top-split podium rate; 103 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (38.6% win / 59.0% podium)

Strong Pick High

Lexus RCF GT3

outside the top setup picks; P3 race lap; 10.4% pick rate; 10.7% top-split win rate; 39.8% top-split podium rate; 103 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (42.2% podium)

Strong Pick High

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

outside the top setup picks; P2 quali lap; 28.7% pick rate; 11.7% top-split win rate; 41.7% top-split podium rate; 103 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (38.6% podium)

GT3 beginner Fixed

Circuit de la Sarthe (Le Mans)

LMGT3 Fixed

Top Pick High

BMW M4 GT3

P2 setup pace (+0.277s) from GO; P3 race lap; P2 quali lap; 23.9% pick rate; 29.1% top-split win rate; 60.3% top-split podium rate; 179 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (29.3% win / 60.9% podium)

Sleeper High

Lexus RCF GT3

outside the top setup picks; P2 race lap; P1 quali lap; 8.8% pick rate; 40.2% top-split win rate; 60.9% top-split podium rate; 179 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (40.8% win / 61.5% podium)

GT3 advanced Open

Laguna Seca

WEC-Xperience

Top Pick High

BMW M4 GT3

P3 setup pace (+0.168s) from GO; P3 race lap; P1 quali lap; 18.8% pick rate; 16.3% top-split win rate; 41.7% top-split podium rate; 240 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (16.5% win / 40.0% podium)

Strong Pick High

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

outside the top setup picks; P2 race lap; 39.9% pick rate; 48.8% top-split win rate; 81.3% top-split podium rate; 240 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (49.4% win / 80.0% podium)

Sleeper High

Corvette Z06 GT3.R

outside the top setup picks; P1 race lap; P3 quali lap; 7.0% pick rate; 17.9% top-split win rate; 38.3% top-split podium rate; 240 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (36.5% podium)

HY advanced Open

Laguna Seca

WEC-Xperience

Meta Pick High

Ferrari 499P

11.1% pick rate; 7.9% top-split win rate; 27.7% top-split podium rate; 101 race sample; proven results at this race length (30.6% podium)

Strong Pick High

BMW M Hybrid V8

outside the top setup picks; P2 quali lap; 17.0% pick rate; 9.9% top-split win rate; 30.7% top-split podium rate; 101 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (30.6% podium)

Safe Pick High

Cadillac V-Series.R

P2 setup pace (+0.078s) from GO; P1 race lap; 30.6% pick rate; 45.5% top-split win rate; 72.3% top-split podium rate; 101 race sample; race pace validated at this race length (48.2% win / 76.5% podium)

GT3 advanced Open

Sebring International Raceway

One Stint Sprint

Strong Pick High

BMW M4 GT3

outside the top setup picks; 18.7% pick rate; 17.4% top-split win rate; 46.5% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

Strong Pick High

Ford Mustang GT3

outside the top setup picks; 13.8% pick rate; 11.6% top-split win rate; 32.6% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

Safe Pick High

Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)

P3 setup pace (+0.116s) from GO (setup data predates the latest BoP patch); P3 quali lap; 24.4% pick rate; 30.2% top-split win rate; 53.5% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

HY advanced Open

Sebring International Raceway

One Stint Sprint

Strong Pick High

Peugeot 9X8 EVO

outside the top setup picks; P1 quali lap; 19.0% pick rate; 29.1% top-split win rate; 52.3% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

Strong Pick High

BMW M Hybrid V8

outside the top setup picks; P3 quali lap; 19.2% pick rate; 18.6% top-split win rate; 45.3% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

Strong Pick High

Cadillac V-Series.R

outside the top setup picks; P2 quali lap; 14.3% pick rate; 18.6% top-split win rate; 36.0% top-split podium rate; 86 race sample

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GoSetups vs BeAlien vs Hymo: Best LMU Setup Shop (2026)

Real benchmark lap times from all three shops compared side by side. No marketing copy - just data. GoSetups leads 28 of 29 GT3 tracks at V1.3.2.

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LMU BoP & Lap Time Tools

Compare Packs

Pick a car and see the best valid lap times from GoSetups, BeAlien, and Hymo side by side across every track - before you decide which pack to buy.

Car Strength

Rank all cars in a class by aggregate pace across multiple tracks. Select up to 3 tracks or analyse the full calendar at once.

BoP Tourism

LMU BoP lap times from all three setup shops. Pick a class and track to see how each car ranks on actual pace.

BoP History

LMU BoP deltas across every balance patch. Weight, energy, and power changes over time for GT3, LMP2, LMP3, and Hypercar.

Patch Notes

Steam update history with BoP tagging. Filter to balance-relevant patches quickly.

Weekly Races

Current race slots with recommended car picks, SR tier requirements, and standings - updated automatically.

Race Stats

Pick rate, win rate, and podium rate for every GT3 car across recent official races.

Race Pace

Tier lap time targets (Alien / Gold / Silver / Bronze) for a class and track. Open and fixed setup variants.

Car Pace

Per-car pace ratings across all tracks. See how each car stacks up at every circuit.

Discord Bot

All the same data as slash commands in your Discord server. Run /bop, /race-pace, /strength, /stats, and more without leaving Discord. Free tier included.

Car Pick Method

Pick a car for your next LMU race

No single table can choose the right car for you. Use the data to narrow the field: start with car potential, check what is working in real races, set a realistic pace target, then validate the shortlist on track.

Start with BoP potential

Open BoP Tourism for the class and track. Setup-shop hotlaps show each car's ceiling in strong conditions, which helps you spot the competitive options and rule out cars that are meaningfully off the pace.

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Check real race results

Use Race Stats to compare pick rate, wins, and podiums. A fast car on paper is more convincing when it also converts in official races, while low-pick cars with solid podium rates can be useful hidden options.

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Set a realistic pace target

Race Pace uses official race result data instead of ideal hotlaps. Use the tier targets to see where your current lap sits and what the next practical step should be in practice.

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Drive the shortlist

Test the strongest candidates in comparable conditions. Over a stint, look at consistency, tyre life, braking confidence, traffic behavior, and how costly small mistakes become. The fastest car on paper is not always fastest for you.

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Use the same flow in Discord

Add the bot to your server and run /bop, /stats, /race-pace, or /strength when you want the same car-pick checks without opening the site.

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