RGS Mirage GT-1

RGS Mirage GT-1[1][2]
CategoryGT1[3]
GT300
GT500
ConstructorRGS Motorsport
Designer(s)Gary Ward
Production1997-2003
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel tubular spaceframe
Suspensiondouble wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Length4,332 mm (170.6 in)
Width1,904 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,147 mm (45.2 in)
Wheelbase2,590 mm (102 in)
EngineChevrolet LS1 5.9 L (360.0 cu in) OHV V-8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive
Transmissionmanual
Weight1,070 kg (2,360 lb)
BrakesDisc brakes
TiresYokohama
Competition history

The RGS Mirage GT1 is a grand tourer-style race car, designed, developed and built by RGS Motorsport, built to the FIA's GT1 regulations, in 1997. It was based on the Lamborghini Countach, but was powered by a Chevrolet LS1 small-block OHV V8 engine. Between 2000 and 2003, it also notably competed in the GT500 and GT3000 classes of the All-Japan JGTC Championship.[4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ "ＲＧＳミラージュＧＴ－１". Ｆｏｒｍｕｌａ Ｗｅｂ Ｇａｌｌｅｒｙ.
  2. ^ http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/mirage/autos/3882.php
  3. ^ "All The GT1s, Part Five: Quaife to Venturi | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.
  4. ^ "Mirage GT1 - Photo Gallery - Racing Sports Cars".
  5. ^ "Mirage GT1 - Complete Archive - Racing Sports Cars".
  6. ^ Magazine, Speedsport. "RGS Mirage GT-1: Information of the racecar". www.speedsport-magazine.com.