Tiga GC289 explained

Tiga GC289[1]
Category:Group C2/IMSA GTP Lights
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
Ford-Cosworth DFZ 3.51NaN1 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Power:~
Gearbox Name:Hewland
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Track: (front)
(rear)
Tires:Avon
Goodyear
Debut:1988 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]

Notes and References

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