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The Mongoose Motorsports GTP

The Mongoose Motorsports GTP is a kit car based off of the 1984-1988 Lola-built Corvette Grand Touring Prototype for the IMSA and Le Mans racing series.

Armed with the bodywork molds for the original car, Mongoose Motorsports designed an aluminum or carbon monocoque and tube-frame chassis that holds a Corvette V8 engine and fifth-generation Corvette suspension underneath fiberglass bodywork to create the Mongoose GTP.

The Mongoose GTP can be purchased in pure kit form, ready-to-go as a “turn-key” car or steps between.

Construction
Chassis:                    Aluminium Monocoque or Carbon tub with tubular steel frame
Bodywork:                 Fiberglass
Windows:                  Glass windshield, Lexan rear and side windows.

Powerplant
Engine:                     Chevrolet LS7
Cylinders:                 8
Displacement:           7.0 Liters
Horsepower:              505 @ 6300 rpm
Torque:                     470 @ 4800 rpm

Suspension
Control Arms:            Corvette C5 double wishbone
Dampers:                  Pfadt custom valved coilovers
Springs:                    Eibach 2.5 inch progressive rate

Dimensions
Curb Weight:             2565lbs
Track:                       62 inches
Wheelbase:              107 inches
Height:
Length:
Width:

Performance
0-60:                       3.5 seconds
¼ Mile:                   11.59@122
Top Speed:             196 mph

Tires
       Front:              Michelin Pilot Sport 295/35/18
       Rear:               Michelin Pilot Sport 335/30/18

Wheels
       Front:              CCW 18x9
       Rear:               CCW 18x11

 

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