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The 'Tiga GC83 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga Race Cars, for sports car racing, conforming to the Group C1/C2 rules and regulations, in 1983.
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References
- ↑ "1985 Tiga GC85 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ↑ "Tiga GC285 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
- ↑ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.