Kudzu DG-1
The Kudzu DG-1 is an IMSA GTP Lights sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by American racing driver Jim Downing; making its debut in 1989. It competed in the IMSA GT Championship between 1989 and 1993.[1] It was powered by either a Mazda 13B Wankel rotary engine, or a Buick V6 engine.[2][3] Its best result was a 5th-place finish, and it achieved 4 class wins.[4]
| Category | IMSA GTP Lights |
|---|---|
| Designer(s) | Jim Downing |
| Successor | Kudzu DG-2 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminum honeycomb monocoque covered in carbon fiber composite body |
| Suspension | Double wishbones, pull-rod, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Engine | Mazda/Buick 1.3–3.0 L (79.3–183.1 cu in) 2-rotor/V6, naturally-aspirated, mid-engined |
| Transmission | Hewland DGB 5-speed manual |
| Competition history | |
References
- "Kudzu DG-1". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- "Mulsanne's Corner: Kudzu DG-1". www.mulsannescorner.com.
- "Kudzu DG-1 group GTP Lights - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
- "Kudzu DG-1". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
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