Estonia 21

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Estonia 21
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Estonia 21
Category Formula Easter
Constructor Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas
Designer(s) Armin Limberg
PredecessorEstonia-20
SuccessorEstonia-22
Technical specifications
Chassis Tube frame
Wheelbase 2,400 mm (94 in)
Engine AvtoVAZ 1,294 cc (79.0 cu in) Straight-four engine
Transmission TARK 5-speed + 1 reverse
Power85  hp (63  kW) @ 7,000 rpm 81 pound-feet (110 N⋅m) @ 3,400 rpm
Weight435 kg (959 lb) including driver
FuelPetrol
Competition history
Wins Podiums Poles Titles
3811

Estonia 21 is a racing car designed by Armin Limberg and built by Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas. [1] This was one most successful Estonia formula car.

The car was inspired by the Lotus 81 and it used ground effect . It was produced in 1981–1991 (since 1985 versions 21-M). The VAZ 2105 engine powered it with a capacity of 1294 cm3. It reached a maximum power of about 85 hp [3] (up to 110 hp in newer versions), which allowed the vehicle to accelerate to 210 km/h. The whole car weighed 435 kg. [2] There were four prototypes built and all in all 295 Estonia 21-M cars. [3]

This car was used in Cup of Peace and Friendship, Soviet Formula 2 and in Soviet Formula 3 series.

References

  1. "Formula Vostok: 1987 TARK Estonia 21-M Formula Racer". 11 October 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  2. "Estonia 21, 1980" . Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  3. "Estonia-21". 9 January 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2023.