Description
GRD 1972 Group 7 Sports Racer (Prototype) - Car is in extremely good condition and very, very competitive in the right hands. Strong fuel-injected BDG with little time on it, complete rebuild by MWE. New head, rods, crank, etc. Recent gearbox rebuild. New Koni's and springs. All new fuel and oil systems, plumbing, pumps, etc. Two new fuel-cell bladders this year. New charging system, alternator fitted. HID headlights fitted this year. Quick-fill/dry breaks (fuel capacity: 22 gals. plus). The car has been built specifically for endurance racing (costing a small fortune). Two sets of wheels, brand-new set of rain tires fitted, and slicks. New seat-belts, instruments, drive shafts, new front calipers, new brake rotors, etc., etc. Nose mold to produce new bodywork comes with the car. Can be seen and/or delivered to Sebring.
History
Period history unknown. Restored by Peter Denty around 1985-86. Raced here in the U.S. off and on for the last 20 years. Absolutely unique -- the only one here in the United States.
Performance Data
Class: GROUP 7
Weight: 1200 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: MWE
Manufacturer: Cosworth
Type: BDG
Displacement: 1998
Horsepower: 297 BHP
Induction: Lucas Mechanical Fuel Injection
Heads: Aluminum
Block: Aluminum
Main Caps: Steel
Crankshaft: Steel
Connecting Rods: Steel
Pistons: Forged Aluminum
Camshaft: DOHC
Valves: Stainless Steel
Valve Train: Belt Drive
Clutch: Twin-Plate Quartermaster
Pressure Plate: Quartermaster
Flywheel: Steel
Exhaust: Tubular Mild Steel
Total Time: 3.5 hours
Races: 3
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Aerotech (x2)
Age: 6 months
Capacity: 22 gallons
Fuel Pump: Bosch-Lucas
Fuel Type: Race Gas
Oil/Water System
Radiator: x2
Water Rad Location: Rear
Water Pump: Cosworth
Oil Cooler: Mocal
Oil Cooler Location: Rear
Electrical System
Ignition: Lucas-MSD
Alternator: yes
Battery: Varley
Data Logger: no
Computer: no
Transmission
Manfacturer: Hewland
Type: FT200
Gears: 5 Forward, 1 Reverse
Shifter: Manual H-Pattern
Trans Cooler: no
Races: 4 races
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: Transaxle
Cooler: no
Ratio: 9-31
Case: integral with transmission
Differential: Cam and Pawl
Races: 4 races
Body
Construction: Fiberglass Upper Bodywork
Color: Dark Metallic Green/Yellow Stripe
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Monocoque; Sub-Frames, front and rear
Builder: GRD - Arch Motors
Material: Aluminum and Steel Tube
Finish: Polished
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Lower Wishbone, Upper Camber/Caster Links, Nickel Plate, Excellent
