Veskanda C1

Veskanda C1
Veskanda October 1986 ASCC Calder Park
CategoryGroup A Sports Cars
Group C
IMSA GTP
ConstructorK&A Engineering
Designer(s)Harry Aust
Dale Koennecke
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Lower wishbones, top rockers, in-board coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Multi-link, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Length4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Wheelbase2,710 mm (106.7 in)
Engine1985: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 4,958 cc (302.6 cu in), N/A Chevrolet V8
1986-87: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 5,750 cc (350.9 cu in), N/A Chevrolet V8
1988-: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 6,000 cc (366.1 cu in), N/A Chevrolet, V8
Torque850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft)
TransmissionHewland DG300 5 speed manual
Power650 hp (485 kW) (2012)
Weight800 kg (1,763.7 lb)
FuelShell
TyresDunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants Bernie van Elsen
Notable drivers John Bowe
Dick Johnson
John Briggs
Paul Stubber
Mick Monterosso
Debut1985 Australian Sports Car Championship Round 4 at Adelaide International Raceway
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
16121414
Drivers' Championships1 (1986 - John Bowe)

The Veskanda C1 (more commonly known as just "Veskanda") is a one-off, Australian designed and built, mid-engined closed top racing car built in 1985 to CAMS Group A Sports Car specifications. Powered by a Chevrolet V8 engine, the car is generally regarded as the fastest sports car ever built in Australia and as of 2016 remains one of Australia's fastest race cars.