VBM 4000 GTC

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VBM 4000 GTC [1]
Category GT2
Constructor VBM
Production1995–2001
Technical specifications
Chassis steel tubular spaceframe carbon fiber/aluminum/polyester resign bodywork
Suspension double wishbones, coil springs over adjustable shock absorbers
Engine PRV 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V6, Garrett twin-turbos
Transmission 5-speed Hewland DGB 5-speed
Power~ 410 hp (310 kW)
Weight1,050 kg (2,310 lb)
Brakes Disc brakes
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Debut 1995 1000 km of Paris [2]

The VBM 4000 GTC was a grand tourer race car, designed, developed and built by French manufacturer VBM Automobiles, for sports car racing, between 1995 and 2001. [3]

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References

  1. http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/vbm/autos/5252.php
  2. "VBM 4000 GTC - All Results" . Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  3. "VBM 4000 GTC 1995". GTPlanet.