1983/84 TWR Rover SD1 - Group A
£175,000
Summary
A multiple race-winner in period and a three-time historic touring car champion contemporarily, this ex-works Rover SD1 is a Group A great.
Eligible Organisers & series
- Motor Racing Legends
- Peter Auto
Technical info
| Engine | 3532cc Rover V8, producing in excess of 300bhp at 7300RPM |
| Transmission | 5-speed Getrag |
| Suspension | Coil over Koni damper suspension with McPherson struts on the front and trailing arms on the rear |
| Brakes | Vented steel discs |
| Wheels | 16” split rim wheels mounted with Dunlop racing slicks |
| Weight | 1200 aprox |
Full description
Chassis: TWR-001
- The first works car prepared by Tom Walkinshaw Racing on behalf of Rover to compete across Europe in touring car events
- Successfully campaigned by French touring car champion, René Metge, and grand prix driver, Jean Louis Schlesser, between 1983-1984 in the French Production Car Championship, securing seven wins and eight further podium finishes between them.
- Meticulously restored and maintained by renowned marque expert and former TWR technician, Ken Clarke
- Presented in its original, iconic Marlboro livery as raced in period
- Proven to be hugely competitive in historic touring car racing with two championship titles in Motor Racing Legends’ Historic Touring Car Challenge (2014, 2016), and a third in Peter Auto’s Heritage Touring Cup (2014)
- Offered in race-ready condition with FIA HTPs, valid until 2024
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