Ligier JS1
| Category | Prototype | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Automobiles Ligier | ||||||
| Designer(s) | Michel Têtu | ||||||
| Predecessor | None | ||||||
| Successor | Ligier JS2 | ||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||
| Chassis | aluminum/polyurethane backbone | ||||||
| Suspension (front) | upper and lower wishbones, coilover-dampers, disc brakes. | ||||||
| Suspension (rear) | upper and lower wishbones, coilover-dampers, disc brakes. | ||||||
| Length | 3,950 mm (155.5 in) | ||||||
| Width | 1,680 mm (66.1 in) | ||||||
| Height | 1,110 mm (43.7 in) | ||||||
| Axle track | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) 1,360 mm (53.5 in) | ||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm (90.6 in) | ||||||
| Engine | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) Cosworth FVA 1,790 cc (109.2 cu in) Cosworth FVC 2,397 cc (146.3 cu in) Ford/Weslake V6 2,637 cc (160.9 cu in) Ford RS2.6 V6 | ||||||
| Transmission | Hewland Citroën SM 5-speed | ||||||
| Weight | 790 kg (1,741.7 lb) | ||||||
| Brakes | Disc/disc | ||||||
| Competition history | |||||||
| Notable drivers | Guy Ligier Jean-Claude Andruet | ||||||
| Debut | 1969 Criterium des Cévennes | ||||||
| First win | Albi, 1970 | ||||||
| Last win | 1970 Coupes de Vitesse | ||||||
| Last event | 1970 Tour de France | ||||||
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The Ligier JS1 is a sports-racing car that debuted in 1969 and was built by Automobiles Ligier. The car competed in various sportscar racing events during the 1969 and 1970 seasons.