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.

Competition History

This car was used over the last few years in Supersports races in Europe.
Performance Data

• 760 lbs
  

Engine

• Chevrolet big block V8
  
• 8100 cc
  
• Lucas fuel injection on magnesium inlet manifold tuned by Kinsler in 1997
  
• ZL1 aluminium block
  
• New SCAT forged crankshaft
  
• New Carrillo rods
  
• New JE forged pistons
  
• Crower camshaft
  
• Stainless steel exhaust system
  
• Dry sump, Rear mounted oil tank
  

Fuel System

• 
  
• 1997
  

Oil/Water System

• New water radiator in aluminium
  
• Water pump housing in magnesium
  
• Oil cooler
  

Electrical System

• MSD 7AL2 ignition Master switch
  
• 12v battery
  

Transmission

• Hewland 5 speed
  
• Oil pump and cooler
  

Rear End

• In unit with gearbox
  
• LSD
  

Body

• Fibreglass bodywork
  

Chassis

• Aluminium monocoque
  
• double wishbone, antiroll bar, magnesium upright, coil over
  
• lower wishbone, top link, trailing rod, antiroll bar, magnesium upright, coil over
  
• Ohlins telescopic
  
• four outboard discs, Aeroquip hoses, alloy callipers, brake
  
• rack & pinion
  
• Lola wheels
  

Interior

• Fire extinguisher
  
• FIA homologated harness
  

Spares

• TBD