Ligier JS2 R
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| Ligier JS2 R | |
|---|---|
 A JS2 R at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ligier |
| Production | 2018 – |
| Assembly | Abrest, France |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Racing car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.7 L Ford Duratec 37 V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Length | 4,415 mm (173.8 in) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,055 kg (2,326 lb) |
The Ligier JS2 R is a GT racing car manufactured by French automaker Ligier. Designed solely for track use, the car is an homage to the original Ligier JS2 introduced in 1972.[1]
Model information
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The JS2 R debuted at the Paris Motor Show in 2018, the Ligier company's 50th anniversary year. It was inspired by the Ligier JS2 introduced in 1972, a car described as having superior driving dynamics and the best power-to-weight ratio of the time. The original JS2 finished second in its class at the 1975 24 Hours of Le Mans. The JS2 R borrows many design cues from the JS2. The "R" in the car's name is said to stand for either "Revival", or "Race".[2][3][4] While it is designed to be an easy car to drive, no road-legal variant of the JS2 R is planned.
Features
[edit]The car is powered by the same 3.7 L Ford Duratec 37 V6 engine used in the JS P4, coupled to a 6-speed sequential manual transmission with pneumatic shift mechanism and paddle shifters. Early engines generated a maximum power output of 335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp), but in 2020 power rose to 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp). The braking system is from Brembo, with 6-piston calipers and 343 mm (13.5 in) rotors in front, and 4-piston calipers over 304 mm (12.0 in) rotors in back. The suspension is a double wishbone system with actuated push-rods at the rear, with adjustable anti-roll bars and dampers. The interior is driver focused, and designed to accommodate tall drivers. A heated windscreen is standard equipment.
The JS2 R is designed to deliver low running costs and ease of maintenance. The car can be homologated for FIA Group E category. Test days were scheduled for November 2018 for prospective buyers.[5][6]
Motorsports
[edit]Since 2020 the car competes in its own category in the "Ligier European Series" of racing.[7]
Technical data
[edit]| Ligier JS2 R[1][2] | |
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| Engine: | 3.7 L Ford Cyclone V6 |
| Bore × Stroke: | 95.5 mm × 86.7 mm (3.76 in × 3.41 in) |
| Displacement: | 3,726 cc (227.4 cu in) |
| Maximum power: | 355 PS (261 kW; 350 hp) at 7000 rpm |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Induction: | Naturally aspirated, Multi-point fuel injection |
| Cooling: | Water-cooled |
| Transmission: | 3MO transverse 6-speed sequential gearbox |
| Clutch: | ZF centrifugal twin disc |
| Steering: | Electric power steering |
| Brakes f/r: | Brembo braking system. 6-piston calipers with 343 mm (13.5 in) rotors front 4-piston calipers with 328 mm (12.9 in) rotors rear |
| Suspension front: | Upper and lower wishbones, adjustable anti-roll bar, adjustable dampers |
| Suspension rear: | Upper and lower wishbones, rear actuated pushrods, adjustable anti-roll bar, adjustable dampers |
| Body/Chassis: | FIA homologated tubular steel chassis with fibreglass body |
| Layout: | Mid/rear |
| Wheelbase: | 2,680 mm (105.5 in) |
| Wheels: | 18 in (457 mm) aluminium alloy wheels |
| Length Width Height: |
4,415 mm (173.8 in) 1,900 mm (74.8 in) 1,180 mm (46.5 in) |
| Fuel tank: | 100 L (26.4 US gal; 22.0 imp gal) FIA homologated |
| Weight: | 1,055 kg (2,326 lb) |
| Maximum speed: | 274 km/h (170 mph) (est.) |
Ligier JS2 RH2
[edit]The JS2 R provided the basis for development of a demonstration hydrogen powered vehicle to be unveiled at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in early June 2023. The car, called the JS2 RH2, is a joint project of Bosch, who has oversight of the overall vehicle concept including engine, hydrogen storage, and development of a safety concept, and Ligier, who is responsible for vehicle architecture, H2 system integration and cooling.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "LIGIER JS2 R — Ligier Automotive". ligierautomotive.com. 2018-10-12.
- ^ a b "Ligier JS2 R race car- 2019". www.lanemotormuseum.org. 2020-02-17.
- ^ Kimberley, William (16 October 2018). "Ligier goes back to its roots with new model". www.racetechmag.com.
- ^ "The Ligier JS2 R". ligierjscup.com. November 2018.
- ^ Goodwin, Graham (11 October 2018). "Ligier JS2.R One Make Racer Revealed". www.dailysportscar.com.
- ^ Bigg, Martin (15 October 2018). "Legendary Le Mans Racer Inspires New French Sports Car".
- ^ "The First Step Towards Le Mans". ligiereuropeanseries.com. 2019-07-18.
- ^ Newbold, James (10 May 2023). "Ligier, Bosch join forces on hydrogen car to be revealed at Le Mans". www.autosport.com.
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