Ligier JS49
Sports prototype car
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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.[2][3]
ConstructorLigier
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
| Category | CN |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Ligier |
| Technical specifications[1] | |
| Chassis | Aluminum 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 |
| Length | 4,265 mm (168 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71 in) including tyres |
| Axle track | 1,510 mm (59 in) (front) 1,470 mm (58 in) (rear) |
| Engine | Honda K20A 2.0 L (122 cu in) DOHC inline-4 engine naturally-aspirated, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout |
| Transmission | SADEV 6-speed sequential gearbox |
| Power | 240 hp (179 kW) |
| Weight | 535–540 kg (1,179–1,190 lb) |
| Fuel | Various unleaded control fuel |
| Lubricants | Various |
| Brakes | Brembo ventilated carbon brake discs, 6-piston calipers and pads |
| Tyres | Various |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2004 |