Sep 30 2009
Marc will race the RSR Jaguar XKR GT2 at Laguna Seca (ALMS)
The word was out for quite a while, but now it’s official. Marc will race the Jaguar XKR GT2 at Laguna seca for the final event of the 2009 ALMS championship.
In recent weeks a lot of people were asking questions about Marcs plans for the coming weeks and months. Now we can confirm that Marc reached an agreement with RSR Jaguar to compete in the final ALMS race of the 2009 season at Laguna Seca. Marc will be competing in the very competitive GT2 class with the Jaguar XKR GT2 and his co-driver at Laguna Seca will be RSR team owner/driver Paul Gentilozzi.
Hereunder you find some technical information as well as pictures of the car and a little promotional movie.
RSR JAGUAR XKR GT2
| Chassis: | Jaguar XKR bonded and riveted Aluminum monocoque, with RSR steel reinforcements and safety structure. |
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| Engine: | Jaguar AJ133 5.0 Liter V8 | |
| Tires: | Yokohama | |
| Data Acquisition: | Bosch Motorsport ECU and data logger | |
| Spark Plugs: | Bosch | |
| Brakes: | Brembo 6 Piston Front Calipers on 380mm discs Brembo 4 Piston Rear Calipers on 350mm discs |
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| Shock Absorbers: | Ohlins DR4 | |
| Transmission: | 6 speed Hewland CST Transverse Sequential Transaxle | |
| Wheels: | BBS 18” 3 piece wheels | |
| Weight: | 1245 kg / 2744 lbs | |
| Length: | 4790 mm / 188.5 inches | |
| Width: | 1996 mm / 78.5 inches | |
| Horsepower: | Approximately 550 | |
| RPM: | 7000 | |
| Max. Speed: | 180 MPH |
