Tampolli RTA-98

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Tampolli RTA-98
Category LMP675/SR2
Technical specifications
Chassis Pre-preg fiberglass, steel spaceframe chassis
Suspension Unequal length wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, inboard rocker arms
Length4,470 mm (176 in)
Width1,900 mm (75 in)
Axle track 1,500 mm (59 in) (front)
1,600 mm (63 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,525 mm (99.4 in)
Engine Alfa Romeo 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 60° DOHC V6, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined
Transmission Hewland NMT-200 6-speed sequential
Power385 hp (287 kW)
Weight720 kg (1,590 lb)
Competition history
Debut 1998 International Sports Racing Series Paul Ricard [1]

The Tampolli RTA-98 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by Italian manufacturer Tampolli, for sports car racing, conforming to the FIA's LMP675/SR2 class, in 1998. [2]

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References

  1. "International Sports Racing Series" . Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  2. "Tampolli RTA-98" . Retrieved 15 November 2022.