TOYOTA 88C
1988 - WEC Fuji 1000km / #45 - A. Andskar, A. Gilbert-Scott
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The Toyota 88C is a sports car prototype designed by Toyota in 1988, according to the Group C specifications. The car, designed by Dome, was an evolution of the 87 model. It was powered by a 2.1 litre, water cooled, 680-hp, 4 cylinder turbocharged engine unit, named “3S-GT”, with 16 valves driven by double over head camshaft. The chassis was an aluminium monocoque, whose composite bodywork was made of carbon fibre and kevlar. Team Toyota Auto Beaurex Motorsport raced the 1988 WEC 1000 Km of Fuji with a Toyota 88C, sponsored by STP, bearing race number 45. The car was driven by Andrew Gilbert-Scott e Steven Andskar.