and the roof is a Targa top with a removable centre section. A glass rear hatch cover was standard. Unusually for cars of this class, there is of luggage space behind the driver and passenger, which can also accommodate two rear-facing seats. The bodywork is made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), aluminium, and Kevlar panels. The front suspension consists of adjustable equal-length upper and lower wishbones, coil springs and telescopic dampers. The rear suspension locates a live rear axle and comprises double radius arms and a Panhard rod. The axle is an Atlas unit from a Ford Capri. Front brakes are Girling discs, while the rear brakes are drums. Technical data Motorsports The TMC Costin is credited with some notable racing success. It took pole position in its debut race at Mondello Park in 1983. This prompted Peter Thompson to ask "What is 'pole'?". Driven by John Keaney, the car won on its first outing. Val Thompson has personally raced a TMC Costin in vintage events. References Further reading External links Cars introduced in 1983 Cars of Ireland Sports cars Kit cars Cars discontinued in 1987