Tiga GT286

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Tiga GT286 [1] [2]
Category Group C2
IMSA GTP Lights
Technical specifications
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)
Length4,410 mm (174 in)
Width1,790 mm (70 in)
Height1,000 mm (39 in)
Axle track 1,480 mm (58 in) (front)
1,626 mm (64.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,550 mm (100 in)
Engine Mazda 13B 1.3 L (79.3 cu in) 2-rotor wankel mid-engined
Transmission Hewland 5-speed manual
Power~ 310 hp (230 kW)
Weight800 kg (1,800 lb)
Tires Bridgestone
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut 1986 24 Hours of Daytona [3]

The Tiga GT286 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga, for sports car racing, conforming to Group C2 and IMSA GTP Lights rules and regulations, in 1986, and continued competing until 1993. [4]

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References

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