Ligier JS2 R

The Ligier JS2 R is a racing car manufactured by French automobile manufacturer Ligier. Designed to solely be destined for racing with no road-legal version planned, the car is a homage to the original Ligier JS2 introduced in 1972.

Ligier JS2 R
The JS2 R at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2019
Overview
ManufacturerLigier
Production2018 –
AssemblyAbrest, France
Body and chassis
ClassRacing car
Body style2-door coupé
Layoutrear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine3.7-litre Ford Duratec 37 V6
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length4,415 mm (173.8 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in)
Height1,180 mm (46.5 in)
Kerb weight980 kg (2,161 lb)

Model information
rear view

The JS2 R was introduced at the 2018 Paris Motor Show at the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company. The car is inspired by the Ligier JS2 which was introduced in 1972 and was regarded as the car having the best power-to-weight ratio at its time with superior driving dynamics. The car finished second at the 1975 24 Hours of LeMans in its class. The JS2 R borrows many design cues from the original JS2 and is also designed to be an easy to drive race car like the original but has no confirmation about road-legal variants.

The car is powered by a 3.7-litre Duratec 37 V6 engine also powering the JS P4 generating a maximum power output of 335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp) coupled with a 6-speed sequential manual transmission with paddle shifters mounted on the steering column. The car utilises a Brembo braking system with 4 piston calipers front and aft with 343 mm (13.5 in) front brake discs and 304 mm (12.0 in) rear brake discs, double wishbone suspension with actuated push-rods at the rear along adjustable anti-rollbars and dampers and a driver focused interior designed to accommodate tall drivers with a heated windscreen as standard equipment.

The JS2 R is designed to have low running costs and easy maintenance. The car can be homologated for FIA Group E category. Test days will be scheduled in November 2018 for prospective buyers. The car will also be eligible to compete in the upcoming Ligier JS2 racing series starting in 2019.[1][2]

Technical specifications

Source: [3]

  • Chassis: FIA homologated tubular steel chassis
  • Bodywork: Fibreglass
  • Fuel tank: 100-litre FIA homologated
  • Engine: 3.7-litre Ford Duratec V6
  • Max RPM: 7,000
  • Max Power: 335 PS (246 kW; 330 hp)
  • Position: rear, mid-mounted
  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential manual
  • Clutch: ZF centrifugal twin disc
  • Brakes: Brembo braking system with 4 piston callipers front and aft with 343 mm (13.5 in) front brake discs and 304 mm (12.0 in) rear brake discs
  • Wheels: 18-inch aluminium alloy wheels
  • Suspension: Double wishbone with adjustable anti-rollbar and dampers

References
  1. "Ligier JS2.R One Make Racer Revealed". Daily Sports Car. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  2. Bigg, Martin (15 October 2018). "Legendary Le Mans Racer Inspires New French Sports Car". Carbuzz. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  3. "Ligier JS2 R - Ligier". Ligier.
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