Monday, July 6, 2009
The design we completed, in under 12 months, had the following spec: Engine: Yamaha 3.5 litre V12 (De-tuned version of Formula 1 engine). Approx 400bhp at 10,000 rpm. Chassis Carbon Fibre “tub” with engine mounted directly to rear bulkhead (Manufactured by DPS composites) Body Aluminium panels hand made using traditional rolling techniques and hammer form tooling. Front Suspension. Double wishbones from Aero section steel tubing, fabricated uprights, push rods to inboard coil over damper units Rear Suspension Double wishbones from Aero section steel tubing, fabricated uprights, push rods to inboard coil over damper units mounted directly on gearbox. Transmission FF Developments 6 speed transaxle with limited slip differential and multi-plate AP racing clutch Brakes AP Racing 6 piston (Front) and 4 piston (Rear) billet machined calipers with Cast Iron discs. Wheels Magnesium Alloy Tyres Goodyear Eagle F1 Interior Single central seat with small “pillion” seat just behind and to one side of the driver. Minimal trim Door Single “Gullwing” door
