Ralt RT-40

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Ralt RT-40 [1]
Ralt RT-41 [2] [3]
Category Formula Atlantic
Constructor Ralt
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon fiber monocoque, fiberglass/kevlar body
Suspension Steel wishbones, push-rod-actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Length4,250 mm (167 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height993 mm (39.1 in)
Axle track 1,676 mm (66.0 in) (front)
1,549 mm (61.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,642 mm (104.0 in) [4]
Engine Toyota 4A-GE 1.6 cc (0.1 cu in) L4 mid-engined
Transmission Hewland 4/5-speed manual
Power250 hp (190 kW)
Weight~ 944–1,250 lb (428.2–567.0 kg)
Fuel VP Racing Fuels 102-RON Unleaded gasoline
Tyres Hoosier
Competition history
Debut1993

The Ralt RT-40, and its evolution, the Ralt RT-41, are open-wheel Formula Atlantic-spec formula race cars, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Ralt, for the Atlantic Championship, between 1993 and 2003. [5] [6] [7]

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