Tiga GC287 explained

Tiga GC287 [1]
Category:Group C2
Chassis:Aluminum honeycomb monocoque, carbon-fiber composite/kevlar body
Suspension:Double 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)
Engine Name:Ford-Cosworth DFL 3.31NaN1 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Ford Cosworth BDT 2.11NaN1 DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined
Porsche 935/76 2.651NaN1 SOHC F6 turbocharged
Rover V64V 31NaN1 90° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Chevrolet 31NaN1 60° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined[2]
Power:~
Gearbox Name:Hewland
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Track: (front)
(rear)
Tires:Avon
Goodyear
Debut:1987 360 km of Jarama[3]
Wins:2

The Tiga GC287 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 1987.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1987 Tiga GC287 Rover Specifications. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. Web site: Tiga GT287. 24 November 2022.
  3. Web site: Tiga GC287 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars .
  4. Web site: World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers. www.wsrp.cz.