The RGS Mirage GT1 is a grand tourer-style race car, designed, developed and built by RGS Motorsport, built to the FIA's GT1 regulations, in 1997. It was based on the Lamborghini Countach, but was powered by a Chevrolet LS1 small-block OHV V8 engine. Between 2000 and 2003, it also notably competed in the GT500 and GT3000 classes of the All-Japan JGTC Championship.[4][5][6]
| Category | GT1[3] GT300 GT500 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | RGS Motorsport |
| Designer(s) | Gary Ward |
| Production | 1997-2003 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel tubular spaceframe |
| Suspension | double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Length | 4,332 mm (170.6 in) |
| Width | 1,904 mm (75.0 in) |
| Height | 1,147 mm (45.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm (102 in) |
| Engine | Chevrolet LS1 5.9 L (360.0 cu in) OHV V-8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive |
| Transmission | manual |
| Weight | 1,070 kg (2,360 lb) |
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Tires | Yokohama |
| Competition history | |
References
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- ^ http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/mirage/autos/3882.php
- ^ "All The GT1s, Part Five: Quaife to Venturi | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.
- ^ "Mirage GT1 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
- ^ "Mirage GT1 - Complete Archive - Racing Sports Cars".
- ^ Magazine, Speedsport. "RGS Mirage GT-1: Information of the racecar". www.speedsport-magazine.com.