Ligier JS3
The JS3 at the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans | |||||||||||||
| Constructor | Automobiles Ligier | ||||||||||||
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| Designer(s) | Michel Têtu | ||||||||||||
| Predecessor | None | ||||||||||||
| Successor | None | ||||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones with coilover dampers. | ||||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones with coilover dampers, radius arms, anti-roll bar. | ||||||||||||
| Length | 3,500 mm (137.8 in) | ||||||||||||
| Width | 1,960 mm (77.2 in) | ||||||||||||
| Height | 750 mm (29.5 in) | ||||||||||||
| Axle track | 1,560 mm (61.4 in) | ||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm (88.6 in) | ||||||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 (90°). Normally aspirated. Mid | ||||||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland 5-speed | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 650 kg (1,433.0 lb) | ||||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Automobiles Ligier | ||||||||||||
| Notable drivers | Guy Ligier Patrick Depailler | ||||||||||||
| Debut | 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans | ||||||||||||
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The Ligier JS3 is a sports-racing car built by Automobiles Ligier. It was unveiled in 1971 and ended its competition life the same year. Only one JS3, chassis JS3-01, was ever built.