The Mooncraft Special MCS 8, also known simply as the MCS 8, was a Japanese sports prototype race car, used in the Fuji Grand Champion Series, between 1988 and 1989. Based on both the Lola T87/50, and later Lola T88/50 Formula 3000 cars, it was powered by a 3.0 L (180 cu in) Mugen MF308 V8 engine, and ran on either Bridgestone or Dunlop tires.[1][2]
| Category | Fuji Grand Champion |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Lola (originally) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite honeycomb monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | independent unequal double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers |
| Suspension (rear) | independent double wishbones, control links, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Axle track | 66 in (1,676 mm) (front) 61.5 in (1,562 mm) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 100 in (2,540 mm) |
| Engine | Mugen MF308 3.0 L (183 cu in) DOHC V8 naturally-aspirated mid-engined |
| Torque | 276 lb⋅ft (374 N⋅m) @ 6,900 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Power | 450 hp (336 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) (including driver) |
| Tyres | Yokohama Dunlop |
| Competition history | |
References
edit- ^ "MCS 8 - Photo Gallery". Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- ^ "Mooncraft Special MCS 8 Japanese Grand Championship | Motorsport Modeling". race-car-models.proboards.com.