Mooncraft Special MCS 8

The Mooncraft Special MCS 8, also known simply as the MCS 8, was a Japanese sports prototype race car, used in the Fuji Grand Champion Series, between 1988 and 1989. Based on both the Lola T87/50, and later Lola T88/50 Formula 3000 cars, it was powered by a 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen MF308 V8 engine, and ran on either Bridgestone or Dunlop tires.[1][2]

Mooncraft Special MCS 8 (MCS 8)
CategoryFuji Grand Champion
ConstructorLola (originally)
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase100 in (2,540 mm)
EngineMugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresYokohama
Dunlop
Competition history

References

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  1. ^ "MCS 8 - Photo Gallery". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Mooncraft Special MCS 8 Japanese Grand Championship | Motorsport Modeling". race-car-models.proboards.com.