Van Diemen RF93

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Category Formula Ford
Constructor Van Diemen
Technical specifications
Chassis Steel spaceframe
Suspension Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bars
Engine Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0 L (122.0 cu in), Ford, SOHC I4, N/A
Transmission Hewland LD200 4-speed manual
Power137 hp (102 kW)
Weight440 kg (970 lb)
Tires Goodyear
Competition history

The Van Diemen RF93, and its evolution, the RF94, [3] were open-wheel formula race car chassis, designed, developed, and built by British manufacturer and race car constructor Van Diemen, for Formula Ford race categories, in 1993.

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References

  1. "Van Diemen RF93" . Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  2. "1993 Van Diemen RF93". race-cars.com. 9 January 2023.
  3. "1994 Van Diemen RF-94 FC/F2000". www.race-cars.com. 31 August 2022.