 MBD Sportscar would purchase two chassis for the 2002 season, adapting the new Mugen V8 to the chassis.Debuting at Sebring, the two cars would continue their difficulties, including one car catching fire.For the rest of the season, although the cars were more reliable, the LMP07-Mugens would only be able to finish better than the factory upgraded LMP01 Evos on one occasion.