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Ligier JS49

The Ligier JS49 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Ligier, conforming to FIA Group CN regulations, to compete in sports car racing, since 2004.

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Ligier JS49
CategoryCN
ConstructorLigier
Technical specifications1
ChassisAluminum monocoque covered in glass fiber composite-nomex body
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod with mono-shock absorber system, and torsion-bar springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod with mono-shock absorber system and coils springs, anti-roll bar
Length4,265 mm (168 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in) including tyres
Axle track1,510 mm (59 in) (front)
1,470 mm (58 in) (rear)
EngineHonda K20A 2.0 L (122 cu in) DOHC inline-4 engine naturally-aspirated, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout
TransmissionSADEV 6-speed sequential gearbox
Power240 hp (179 kW)
Weight535–540 kg (1,179–1,190 lb)
FuelVarious unleaded control fuel
LubricantsVarious
BrakesBrembo ventilated carbon brake discs, 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresVarious
Competition history
Debut2004

The Ligier JS49 is a sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by Ligier, conforming to FIA Group CN regulations, to compete in sports car racing, since 2004.23

References

References

  1. "Ligier JS49" (PDF). Retrieved 6 December 2022.
  2. Engineering, Racecar (November 29, 2007). "Ligier JS49 VdeV CN".
  3. "dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.