Toyota 89C-V

The Toyota 89C-V is a Group C sports prototype racing car, developed and built by Toyota intended to participate in the World Sportscar Championship, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the All-Japan Japanese Sports-Prototype Championship. The chassis is designed by Japanese company Dome. It is powered by a turbocharged 3.2 L (200 cu in) Toyota R32 V8 engine, producing 800 hp (600 kW). It won 2 races, scored 4 podium finishes, and clinched 3 pole positions.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

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