Tiga GC287

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 Ford Cosworth BDT 2.1 L (128.1 cu in) DOHC I4 turbocharged mid-engined Porsche 935/76 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) SOHC F6 turbocharged Rover V64V 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined Chevrolet 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 60° DOHC V6 naturally-aspirated mid-engined

TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual

Power~ 380 hp (280 kW)

Weight800 kg (1,800 lb)

TiresAvon Goodyear

Competition history

Debut1987 360 km of Jarama

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The Tiga GC287 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 rules and regulations, in 1987.