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Ligier JS49 for Sale – Fastest lap car at Le Castellet

24 May 2011

For Sale: Ligier JS49 #038 (2008)

Price: £40,000

Ready to race Ligier JS 49. The car is fully prepped.

The engine has done 2hrs maximum since a full rebuild at AER.

Since a full winter rebuild only 1 race weekend and 1 test day have been contested.

Developments to Date:

  • Air jacks – AP LMP to accept Staubli probe
  • Wiring Loom & Fuse box – Design and built by Cyprium to LMP spec to enable maximum redundancy and significant weight reduction
  • Dashboard – Weight reduced and simplified
  • Steering – Motec steering wheel and data logger as per single seater
  • Steering rack ends – redesigned and a different material used for strength and safety
  • Waterpump – Mounted on quick release for emergency changes
  • Life Racing/AER Paddle shift system
  • Gear change actuator compressor – Mounted on quick release for emergency changes. Tolerances improved to enhance efficiency.
  • Airbox – Redesigned for maximum efficiency and serviceability.
  • Gearbox oil cooler – Larger capacity to aid Gearbox cooling.
  • Catchtank – redesigned and repositioned
  • Fire Extinguisher – moved for weight distribution
  • Splitter – extensive modifications to strengthen so as that is doesn’t flex under load
  • Bodywork latches – all bodywork fitted with Protex latches to increase bodywork integrity and strength
  • Fuel tank – made legal
  • Fuel tank breathing system – modified to improve fill speed
  • Fuel tank bulk head – covered with reflective gold to help keep fuel cool
  • Throttle body rotated through 90 degrees to improve cable travel feel
  • Koni 3-way dampers

Spares and Support Package

The spares and support package included with this car is too extensive to list, but here is a run-down of the essentials.

  • Laptop with complete Motec and Life Racing software installed and all necessary download leads.
  • High and low stands
  • Drop-height bar and drop height vs ride-height chart
  • Camber gauge bar
  • Assorted camber shims
  • Quick jack
  • 4 sets of wheels
  • 2 sets of brand new Cooper slick tyres
  • 2 sets of Cooper wet tyres
  • Assorted good quality used tyres
  • Extensive gear ratios
  • Assorted gearbox internal spares and all necessary tooling
  • Complete spare bodywork including diffuser and splitter
  • Complete spare suspension
  • Dampers – DSSV
  • Complete set of radiators and coolers (engine and gear oil)
  • Water pump
  • Oil pump
  • Gearbox oil pump
  • Paddleshift compressor
  • Batteries
  • Cables – throttle and bias
  • Belts – oil pump and alternator
  • Light looms
  • Lambda sensors
  • Oil temp sensors
  • Wheel speed sensors
  • Brake discs, pads and bells
  • Alternator
  • Starter motor
  • Assorted springs and anti roll bars
  • Drive shafts
  • Wheel bearings

For more information or to arrange a viewing please call Tom: +44 (0)7932014261


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