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Tiga GC83

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Tiga GC83
CategoryGroup C1/C2
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum honeycomb monocoque, fiberglass body
SuspensionDouble wishbones, rocker actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front)
Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (rear)
Length4,750 mm (187 in)
Width1,896 mm (74.6 in)
Axle track1,600 mm (63 in) (front)
1,499 mm (59.0 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 DFV 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Chevrolet 5.0 L (305.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power~ 490 hp (370 kW)
Weight798 kg (1,759 lb)
TiresAvon
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut1983 1000 km of Imola[1]

The 'Tiga GC83 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga Race Cars, for sports car racing, conforming to the Group C1/C2 rules and regulations, in 1983.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Chassis GC83-250 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  2. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.