Description
This is a ground effects, space-framed open wheel racing car purpose built for hill-climb or motorkhana events, powered by a fuel injected turbo-charged Suzuki GSXR 750 producing 246HP. Nearly every custom component is CNC billet aluminium, including the custom throttle body, intake plenum, suspension uprights, differential carrier and wheel centres. The wheels are shod with AVON A89 Hill-climb tyres. The space-frame chassis is fully TIG welded chromoly tube.
Performance Data
Class: Formula Libre
Weight: 575 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Darren Robb
Manufacturer: Suzuki
Type: GSXR
Displacement: 750cc
Horsepower: 246
Induction: Fuel Injection, turbo charged
Heads: GSXR
Pistons: Wiseco
Clutch: Carbon Kevlar
Exhaust: Custom turbo collector
Total Time: <1 Hour
Races: 4
Fuel System
Fuel Tank
Capacity: 6 Litre
Fuel Pump: Bosch 044
Fuel Type: VP109 Gasoline
Oil/Water System
Oil Cooler: Yes
Oil Cooler Location: Rear mount
Electrical System
Ignition: MoTeC / Mercury Coil Packs
Alternator: GSXR
Battery: Hawker Dry Cell
Data Logger: MoTeC
Computer: MoTeC M8
Transmission
Manfacturer: Suzuki
Type: Sequential
Gears: 6
Shifter: Stick
Trans Cooler: Yes
Races: <1hr, 4 Races
Rear End
Manufacturer: Group A Engineering
Type: Chain and Sprocket
Cooler: No
Ratio: 4:1
Case: No
Differential: No
Axles: WRX Half-shafts
Races: <1 hr , 4 Races
Billet Aluminium sprocket, 530 Chain (DID)
Body
Construction: Aluminium sheet metalwork
Color: Silver (Aluminium)
Condition: Excellent
Chassis
Type: Spaceframe
Builder: Group A Engineering
Material: Chromoly Tube
Finish: Black Powder-coat
Condition: Excellent
Front Suspension: Double A Wishbones with pushrod and rocker activated coil overs.
Rear Suspension: Double A Wishbones with pushrod and rocker activated coil overs.
