Description
Unearthed from a museum in 1995, this car was the subject of a restoration between 1995 and 1998 in order to compete in Supersports races in Europe. This represents an interesting and competitive alternative to the McLarens seen more often on the race tracks.
History
Sold in 1971 by Jo Bonnier to Mr Fraissinet (a French driver), the car took part in races in 1971 and 1972, with a first placing in 1972 at the "Coupes Inter de Printemps" in Albi. The car was also driven by well know French drivers Jean-Pierre Beltoise (F1 driver for Ken Tyrrell, Matra and BRM) at the Urcy hillclimb and by Gerard Larousse in Hockenheim in 1971. The car was later sold to Mr Adrien Megg.
Recent Competition History
This car was used over the last few years in Supersports races in Europe.
Performance Data
Weight: 760 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Chevrolet big block V8
Displacement: 8100 cc
Induction: Lucas fuel injection on magnesium inlet manifold tuned by Kinsler in 1997
Block: ZL1 aluminium block
Crankshaft: New SCAT forged crankshaft
Connecting Rods: New Carrillo rods
Pistons: New JE forged pistons
Camshaft: Crower camshaft
Exhaust: Stainless steel exhaust system
Dry sump, Rear mounted oil tank
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Age: 1997
Oil/Water System
Radiator: New water radiator in aluminium
Water Pump: Water pump housing in magnesium
Oil Cooler: Oil cooler
Electrical System
Ignition: MSD 7AL2 ignition Master switch
Battery: 12v battery
Transmission
Type: Hewland 5 speed
Trans Cooler: Oil pump and cooler
Rear End
Type: In unit with gearbox
Differential: LSD
Body
Construction: Fibreglass bodywork
Chassis
Type: Aluminium monocoque
Front Suspension: double wishbone, antiroll bar, magnesium upright, coil over
Rear Suspension: lower wishbone, top link, trailing rod, antiroll bar, magnesium upright, coil over
Shocks: Ohlins telescopic
Brakes: four outboard discs, Aeroquip hoses, alloy callipers, brake
