Tiga GC285
| Category | Group C2 |
|---|---|
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum honeycomb monocoque, fiberglass body |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, rocker actuated coil springs and shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (front) Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar (rear) |
| Length | 4,750 mm (187 in) |
| Width | 1,896 mm (74.6 in) |
| Axle track | 1,600 mm (63 in) (front) 1,499 mm (59.0 in) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100 in) |
| Engine | Ford-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 |
| Transmission | Hewland 5-speed manual |
| Power | ~ 490 hp (370 kW) |
| Weight | 798 kg (1,759 lb) |
| Tires | Avon Goodyear |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 1985 24 Hours of Le Mans[2] |
The Tiga GC285, also known as the Tiga GC85, 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 rules and regulations, in 1985.[3]
References
- ^ "1985 Tiga GC85 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Tiga GC285 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
- ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.