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Tiga GC289

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Tiga GC289[1]
CategoryGroup C2/IMSA GTP Lights
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum honeycomb monocoque, carbon-fiber composite/kevlar body
SuspensionDouble wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front)
Lower wishbones, top rockers actuating in-board mounted coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (rear)
Length4,410 mm (174 in)
Width1,790 mm (70 in)
Height1,000 mm (39 in)
Axle track1,480 mm (58 in) (front)
1,626 mm (64.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFL 3.3 L (201.4 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Ford Cosworth BDT 2.1 L (128.1 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined
Porsche 935/76 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) SOHC F6 turbocharged
Rover V64V 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Ford-Cosworth DFZ 3.5 L (213.6 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power~ 465–520 hp (347–388 kW)
Weight800–850 kg (1,760–1,870 lb)
TiresAvon
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut1988 BRDC Sportscar Championship Donington[2]

The Tiga GC289 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga Race Cars, for sports car racing, conforming to the Group C2/IMSA GTP Lights rules and regulations, in 1989.[3][4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "1989 Tiga GC289 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Tiga GC289 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  3. ^ "1989 TIGA GC 289 C2 | Ascott Collection". ascott-collection.
  4. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.
  5. ^ "For sale TIGA GC 289 C2". ascott-collection.
  6. ^ "1989 TIGA GC289 Cosworth C2 For Sale". Car & Classic.