Harrier LR6

Harrier LR6

Category	Group C2
Constructor	Harrier Cars Ltd
Designer(s)	Lester Ray
Production	1988
Predecessor	Harrier LR5
Successor	Harrier LR7
Technical specifications
Chassis	Steel tube frame
Engine	Chevrolet L98 5,700cc (347.83 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated, rear mid-mounted
Competition history
Notable entrants	Richard Lenik Richard Gamble
Debut	Oulton Park 1988
Entries Races Wins Podiums Poles 9 7 0 0 1

The Harrier LR6 is a sports prototype race car designed by Lester Ray and built by Harrier Cars. Built to Group C2 regulations (formerly known as Group C Junior), it is a retooled version of a Harrier LR4 chassis. Powered by a Chevrolet small-block V8 power unit, the LR6 competed in the Thundersports Series in 1988 and the BRDC C2 Championship from 1988 to 1990.

History

Built as an iteration of the vehicle platform that began with the Harrier RX83C, the LR6 marked the company's return to Chevrolet after its predecessor's experiment with Ford Cosworth power. ^[1] On debut at Oulton Park in the Thundersports Series, the LR6 was seven seconds slower than David Mercer in the previous generation Harrier LR5. ^[1] Months later the car made its debut in the BRDC, setting the pole time by over 2.8 seconds but quickly retiring on lap one with rocker issues. ^[2] In its only other start that season, the LR6 finished fourth overall at Brands Hatch. ^[2] After making only one attempt in 1989 and failing to start with engine trouble, ^[3] the car made four attempts in 1990 with a best result of fourth overall at Thruxton. ^[4]

References

1. "Harrier - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars". www.racingsportscars.com. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
2. "Results: British C2 Championship 1988". www.classicscars.com.
3. "Results: British C2 Championship 1989". www.classicscars.com.
4. "Results: British C2 Championship 1990". www.classicscars.com.