1988 Argo JM19C C2 LeMans

Serial Number: JM179 Logbooks: none Condition: Good Price: $125,000 USD Location: California (Bay Area) US
Description A LeMans competitor C2 car in 1988 and 1989, this endurance prototype has just undergone a complete race prep and done only one test day since. The car has been very throughly gone through and all systems are fully functional, including weather and night equipment. It is race ready and a standout for HSR Thundersports.

History

This JM19 ran at Le Mans as a C2 car in 1988, finishing 21st, and 1989, with a DNF. The car ran in red, white and blue Speedy livery and is documented in the Le Mans book. It currently appears in an all black scheme. After it's endurance career, it competed in Supersports and then hillclimbs. Recently purchased in Switzerland and imported to the US, it was race prepared and then tested only.

Recent Competition History

Engine

• Cosworth DFL
• 3.5 litre short stroke version of endurance DFL
• Cosworth electronic ignition
• Lucas mechanical injection
• unknown time

Fuel System

• fuel cell

Oil/Water System

• front water rad
• left side oil cooler

Electrical System

• alternator
• new battery

Gearbox

• just redone by Heine Mader

Final Drive

• Torsen-Gleason

Body

• primarily glassfibre, some carbon
• carbon rear wing

Chassis

• alloy monocoque
• Dampers: tbd
• Front Suspension: dual wishbone, coil over
• Rear Suspension: dual wishbone, coil over
• Steering: manual rack and pinion
• Brakes: 15 inch rotors
• Wheels: BBS

Interior

• new 20lb SPA fire system
• restraints
• removable Momo steering wheel
• original instrument panel

Spares

• tail
• 2 sets of wheels
• some mechanical parts
• splitter