The A-Z of Racing Cars


Ascari F GT




Ford engined version, 1995. Featured a 90 degree, 5700cc V8, 2 valves per cylinder, developing 550 bhp. The car was mid-engined, and designed by L.Noble. The car weighed 1050 kg. It had all-round disc brakes, and used Avon tyres. The car took part in the GT1 category.


Ford engined version, 1996. As per 1995, it used Dunlop tyres instead.


BMW engined version, 1997. Tuned by Hewland, featured a 90 degree, turbocharged 4000cc V8, 4 valves per cylinder, developing 570 bhp. The car was mid-engined, and designed by L.Noble. It weighed 1050 kg, and had a Hewland TGT sequential gearbox.


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