BMW is set to debut its new M Hybrid V8 at the 24 Hours of Daytona this weekend.

The car is the first BMW M Motorsport prototype race car with a hybrid drive system, and it marks the first time a BMW M Motorsport car will race with a hybrid drive system.

The BMW M Team RLL will run two BMW M Hybrid V8 cars in the GTP class at the opening round of this season’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The team will be supported by numerous strong partners. BMW M Motorsport Head Andreas Roos said, “We are all very excited now to see the result of all our hard work out on the racetrack.”

Team Principal Bobby Rahal added, “To be able to win this race overall again after my victory as a racing driver in 1981 would be very special for me personally and professionally for the whole organization.”