They dropped that requirement.

 

ART. 1 - DÉFINITIONS

1.1 - "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE ("LM"P / "LM"GTP) is a racing car with no production minimum required and meeting the prescriptions regarding : 

a/ The safety regulations issued by FIA ; 

b/ The Technical Regulations issued by the AUTOMOBILE-CLUB DE L'OUEST (ACO). 

1.1.1.  - "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE category includes : 

a/ "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE 1 ("LM"P1): open or closed (*) car, destined more especially to manufacturers. 

b/  "LE MANS" PROTOTYPE 2 ("LM"P2): open or closed (*) car, destined  only to privateers.  The selling price of the complete new car without the engine as described in article 5.6.1. below, but with all available options must not exceed €345 000.