Allard J2X-C
The Allard J2X-C, or the Allard J2X as it is sometimes referred to, was a Group C sports racing car built by Allard in 1992 for use in international sports car racing events. It featured a 3.5-litre Cosworth DFR V8 engine, capable of producing around 580 hp (432.5 kW; 588.0 PS). The J2X-C had bodywork that is more reminiscent of modern Le Mans Prototypes than a conventional Group C car, but the engine proved too weak for the level of downforce, and this, coupled with the fact that Allard Holdings were liquidated during the car's development, severely restricted the J2X and prevented it ever reaching its potential. One car was built.
| Category | Group C | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Allard | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Hayden Burvill John Iley (aerodynamics) | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb two-piece monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone suspension, with push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone suspension, with push-rod actuated coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Length | 4,799 mm (188.9 in) | ||||||||
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) | ||||||||
| Height | 920 mm (36.2 in) | ||||||||
| Axle track | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) front 1,582 mm (62.3 in) rear | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm (112.2 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Nicholson McLaren Engines-prepared Cosworth DFR, 3,494 cc (213.2 cu in) 32 valve, DOHC V8, naturally-aspirated mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Modified Leyton House-March Engineering 6-speed sequential manual | ||||||||
| Weight | 860 kg (1,896.0 lb) | ||||||||
| Tyres | BF Goodrich Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Bob Pond Racing | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Robs Lamplough | ||||||||
| Debut | 1993 IMSA GTP Championship Laguna Seca Raceway | ||||||||
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| Teams' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
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