Mooncraft Special MCS 9

The Mooncraft Special MCS 9, also known as the Reynard 89DGC (with the 'GC' suffix standing for Grand Champion), was a Japanese sports prototype race car, used in the Fuji Grand Champion Series, between 1988 and 1989. Based on either the Reynard 89D, or the Lola T88/50 Formula 3000 cars, it was powered by a 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen MF308 V8 engine, and ran on either Bridgestone or Dunlop tires.[1]

Mooncraft Special MCS 9 (Reynard 89DGC)
CategoryFuji Grand Champion
ConstructorReynard or Lola (originally)
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension (rear)independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track66 in (1,676 mm) (front)
61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear)
Wheelbase105 in (2,667 mm)
EngineMugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Torque276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm
Transmission5-speed manual
Power450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver)
TyresYokohama
Dunlop
Competition history

References

  1. "MCS 9". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
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