RGS Mirage GT-1

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RGS Mirage GT-1 [1] [2]
Category GT1 [3]
GT300
GT500
Constructor RGS Motorsport
Designer(s) Gary Ward
Production1997-2003
Technical specifications
Chassis Steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length4,332 mm (170.6 in)
Width1,904 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,147 mm (45.2 in)
Wheelbase 2,590 mm (102 in)
Engine Chevrolet LS1 5.9 L (360.0 cu in) OHV V-8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive
Transmission manual
Weight1,070 kg (2,360 lb)
Brakes Disc brakes
Tires Yokohama
Competition history

The RGS Mirage GT1 is a grand tourer-style race car, designed, developed and built by RGS Motorsport, built to the FIA's GT1 regulations, in 1997. It was based on the Lamborghini Countach, but was powered by a Chevrolet LS1 small-block OHV V8 engine. Between 2000 and 2003, it also notably competed in the GT500 and GT3000 classes of the All-Japan JGTC Championship. [4] [5] [6]

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