The Tiga GC288 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer Tiga Race Cars, for sports car racing, conforming to the Group C2/IMSA GTP Lights rules and regulations, in 1988.[3][4][5]

Tiga GC288[1]
CategoryGroup C2/IMSA GTP Lights
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum honeycomb monocoque, carbon-fiber composite/kevlar body
SuspensionDouble 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 track1,480 mm (58 in) (front)
1,626 mm (64.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,550 mm (100 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFL 3.3 L (201.4 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Buick 4.5 L (274.6 cu in) 90° OHV V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power465 hp (347 kW)
Weight850 kg (1,870 lb)
TiresAvon
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut1988 360 km of Jerez[2]

References

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  1. ^ "1988 Tiga GC288 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Tiga GC288". Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  3. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.
  4. ^ "TIGA GC288 C2 for sale". ascott-collection.
  5. ^ "FICHE TECHNIQUE TIGA GC288 (1988)". 12 January 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2022.