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Toyota 89C-V

The Toyota 89C-V is a Group C sports prototype racing car, developed and built by Toyota intended to participate in the World Sportscar Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the All-Japan Japanese Sports-Prototype Championship. The chassis is designed by Japanese company Dome. It is powered by a turbocharged 3.2 L (200 cu in) Toyota R32 V8 engine, producing 800 hp (600 kW). It won 2 races, scored 4 podium finishes, and clinched 3 pole positions. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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The Toyota 91C-V is a Group C sports prototype racing car, developed and built by Toyota intended to participate in the World Sportscar Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the All-Japan Japanese Sports-Prototype Championship. It is an evolution of the previous 90C-V. Its powerplant is a turbocharged 3.2–3.6 L (200–220 cu in) Toyota V8 engine, producing 800 hp (600 kW). It won 3 races, achieved 6 podium finishes, and scored 3 pole positions. At a speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), it is capable of producing over 5,000 lbf (22,000 N) of downforce.

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