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The Ligier JS49 Sport PrototypeAutomobile pleasure at its best

Designed by Guy Ligier and engineers of the Martini company at Magny-Cours, the new Ligier JS49 is the culmination of 45 years of motor racing at the highest level.Guy Ligier started as a motorbike racer and was French Champion in 1959 and 1960. In 1966, Guy Ligier became the only F1 French driver, contesting all the Grand Prix of his time along with all the leading names. In 1968, he set up a Formula 2 team with his long-time friend Jo Schlesser, in which they were drivers. 1970 marked the first Ligier JS1 participation in the Le Mans 24-hour circuit, with Guy Ligier and Jean-Claude Andruet at the wheel. In 1974, the Ligier JS2 won the Tour de France automobile race. The car’s first F1 race in Brazil in 1976 marked the beginning of a wonderful adventure which lasted 20 years with 326 Grand Prix contested. The impressive Ligier role of honor includes 50 podium finishes, 9 victories, and second place in the 1980 F1 Constructor’s World Championship, concluding with Olivier Panis winning the Monaco Grand Prix on 19 May 1996. An exciting adventure of men and machines with the team building over 20 F1 single seaters.

A winning combination of pleasure and technology

The Ligier JS 49 was designed from scratch to deliver an unbeatable driving experience. The vehicle is aimed at gentlemen drivers with a passion for competition looking for victory in circuit and hillclimb racing, as well as racing driving schools and corporate events.The JS49 is a racer’s dream, combining best-of-breed technology and the rich experience of F1 engineers. In addition to stunning performance capacities, the Ligier JS49 is safe and reliable with low maintenance costs.

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For circuit and hillclimb racing, racing driving schools and corporate events….or just for the sheer fun.

TYPE Sportscar Group CNCHASSIS Aluminium monocoqueFRONT SUSPENSION Double wishbones and pushrodsREAR SUSPENSION Double wishbones and pushrods SHOCK ABSORBERS Adjustable in bump and rebound (option)BRAKES Ventilated discs, 4 pistons callipersFUEL TANK FT3-99, capacity 80 litres BODYWORK CompositesREAR WING Carbon ENGINE 2 litres atmospheric Engine, 4 cylinders, dry sump, 240 HP (177 KW)GEARBOX SADEV 6-speed sequentialTYRES Front 210/550-R13, Rear 250/570-R13LENGTH 4265 mm (except rear wing)WIDTH 1800 mmFRONT TRACK 1510 mmREAR TRACK 1470 mmWEIGHT 540 kg

LIGIER JS 49 

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2 litres atmospheric Engine,4 cylinders, dry sump, 240 HP (177 KW), electrical water pump, specific alternator

Rear suspension with double wishbone, pushrods and rockers

Front suspension with double wishbone, pushrod and monoshock

Adjustable flaps

Monocoque in welded extruded aluminium profiles and bonded/riveted aluminium panels, aluminium casting front bulkhead, raised front end to give clearance for a large extractor

Self ventilated front and rear grooved brake discs, 278 x 16 F3 type, 4 pistons BREMBO callipers

Pedals set including master cylinders for easy adjustment

Brake ducts air intake

Streamlined roll-over structure cover

Dynamicairbox

Fuel tank FT3-99, 80 litres

10.5" ATS rims at the rear, tyres 250/570R13

Lateral exhaust output

9" ATS rims at the front, tyres 210/550R13

2 aluminium radiators 580 x 315

Wide rear extractor

SADEV 6-speed sequential gearbox

Carbone fibrerear wing 1800 mm

Specifications:

Chassis Suspension

Monocoque aluminum welded and riveted, casting Front & Rear Double wishbones and pushrods

Front Crashbox, raised front end for add. Clearance Koni Adjustable Shocks*

Body Brakes

Composite construction with gel coat finish Brembo Racing 4 piston calipers

Front splitters & Dual flaps adjustable 278 mm slotted & floating Rotors

Full size venturi diffuser Adjustable brake bias

Bi plane carbon rear wing 1800 mm adjustable*

Aerodynamics developed in a full scale wind tunnel Wheels / Tires

Engine: Front ATS 9x13 w/Hoosier 21.5 x 8.0-13

Rear ATS 10.5x13 w/Hoosier 22.0 x 10.0-13

Honda V-Tech Type R drysump

2.0 liter 4-Cylinder 240 hp Dimensions

Magneti Marelli ECU

Electric water pump Length 4265 mm [w/o rear wing]

Width 1800 mm

Gearbox Track 1510 mm front

1470 mm rear

Sadev SL75 6-speed Sequential w/reverse Weight 540 kg / 1190 lbs

Interchangeable ratios, disc type limited slip differential

Additional Components

Fuel tank

Lighting System

80 liters FT3-99 specs AIM Data Acquisition

Approved