The Tiga GC286 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 1986.[2][3]

Tiga GC286
CategoryGroup C2
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
Ferrari 3.0 L (183.1 cu in) 90° DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed manual
Power~ 380 hp (280 kW)
Weight800 kg (1,800 lb)
TiresAvon
Goodyear
Competition history
Debut1986 1000 km of Silverstone[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Tiga GC287 - All Results - Racing Sports Cars".
  2. ^ "World Sports Racing Prototypes - Tiga chassis numbers". www.wsrp.cz.
  3. ^ "Bonhams : 1986 Tiga GC286 3.0-Litre Sports-racing Prototype Chassis no. GC286-335". www.bonhams.com.