MGC GT Sebring with race optics and tuning engine!

Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:10 am

When you think of Japanese tuning manufacturers, you immediately have Japanese sports cars in mind, which are based on the JDM scene are well known. It doesn't matter whether it's a Toyota Supra, a Nissan Skyline or a Mazda RX-7, the stars of the Japanese tuning scene are also celebrated in this country and are extremely popular around the world. Yet there is in Japan not only Japanese cars that are tuned, but also more and more classics from European production, such as the Ferrari 512 CHILDREN from Liberty Walk or these MGC GT, which we would like to introduce to you in more detail today. It was converted into a thoroughbred racing car by a Japanese tuning and racing company and would be ready for immediate use, for example when it comes to the 24-hour classics at the Nürburgring, where historic vehicles chase times on the Nordschleife.

Racing look and wide body look!

They are very noticeable wide flared fenderswhich almost have a certain JDM look. But that's no wonder, because the vehicle was refined in Japan, the country of widebody kits. Lowering springs von Aragosta also found their way into the British classic, but since the Japanese Classic Ordinance stipulates that certain parts of the vehicle must be original, the front shock absorbers and the rear leaf springs were made maintain.

In order to cope with twice the power that the modified engine now generates, the Brake discs of a Mitsubishi Evo VII installed, as well AP Racing PC3307 four piston caliperswhich also do their job on the front axle. However, the original drum brakes are used on the rear axle. The Japanese tuner trusts in rim technology Jegs SSR Star rims in 15-inch format, which have the format 15 × 8 inches on the front axle, while they come along in the format 15 × 10 inches at the rear. They are joined by Yokohama Advan tires in the format 225 / 50R15, which are almost too wide for the petite vehicle, but should prevent understeer on the racetrack.

One curious component of the British is on everyone's lips, namely that red light on the roof. The position light is a requirement in classic long-distance races and must be installed on the car if you want to contest one with it. With the modifications, the British classic became a true track tool that not only shines on the racetrack, but also at classic meetings.

Racing interior with various telematics functions from racing.

In addition to the classic, analog cockpit, various modern ones also stopped telematics functions from modern racing to vintage racers. This also joins us Racetech sports seat and what is necessary in Japan Cool Shirt Club System24 cooling system for the driver. This feature is mandatory if the racing car does not have an air conditioning system.

A 2,9-liter R6 suction gasoline engine provides propulsion.

Not just that 2,9-liter straight-six has been completely restored and revised so that he is now about 280 PS performs, but also the trunk was rebuilt, and now houses the 60 liter ATL aluminum tank including two Nismo fuel pumps. The driving performance of the oldies should be at an enormously high level thanks to the roughly doubled performance, and on the racetrack the MGC probably shows the taillights of many a competitor.

Our Conclusion about this classic MGC GT:

For fans of British classics, this track tool is probably heaven on earth. Gentleman racers would really enjoy being able to drive the automobile on the racetrack at the weekend. If you are also into classic British automobiles, you can take a look at the corresponding picture gallery that we have attached to the article. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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MGC GT Sebring with race optics and tuning engine!
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