Category | Formula Atlantic |
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Constructor | Ralt |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque, fiberglass/kevlar body |
Suspension | Steel wishbones, push-rod-actuated coil springs over shock absorbers |
Length | 4,250 mm (167 in) |
Width | 2,000 mm (79 in) |
Height | 993 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 |
Power | 250 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 | |
Debut | 1993 |
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