Weight Increase For V8 Supercars

Dry slick tyre 11kg Wet grooved tyre 12kg Inflation pressure. As for where the engines come from.

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Supercars has locked in V8 power for what it calls its Gen3 regulations with the engines double-overhead-cam technology helping the series meet a desire to cut costs by around 30-40 per cent per car.

Weight increase for v8 supercars. V8 Supercars Australia Manufactured. The minimum weight of cars in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship has been reduced by 15kg for the 2019 season. The debate hinges on from where those engines will be sourced.

The modern series of mid-engined Ferrari V8 berlinettas begins with the 308 in 1975. Increase the number of V8 Supercars events in the future in a condensed calendar across multiple countries. It is understood that Supercars is currently evaluating the suitability of current crate engines to be used in the category such as Fords 50-litre Coyote V8.

The issue has been debated fiercely at the V8 Supercars Commissionespecially between FPR team principal Tim Edwards and BJR co-owner Brad Jones. The 2019 DJR Team Penske Ford Mustang. A guide to the current New Generation V8 Supercar technical specifications which came into force in 2013 under the new Car of the Future rulebook.

While it sounds insignificant the 10kg increase has been debated hard within the category. Danes ideal scenario would be for teams to still choose what engine they run in their respective cars instead of a one-size-fits-all situation. HRT Banks a Win and Potential Dollars Too 10072013.

There is near universal agreement that Supercars will continue to be powered by a naturally aspirated V8 in the future. Its basically an engine that well put together based on the Coyote Story adds. Maintain the DNA of V8 Supercars V8 engines rear wheel drive etc.

The information below shows the categorys requirements. Ensure higher quality racing. Weight Increase for V8 Supercars 11072013.

The V8 Supercars Commission has ratified a 10kg increase to its minimum weight regulation following the struggle of several teams to get down to the previous 1400kg stipulation. 80C to 105C Designation. Kelly Keen to Race Under Lights 10072013.

The power-to-weight ratio of the cars is expected to be unchanged with a small reduction in power offset by 100kg less weight. Cold setting 18 to 24 psi 125 to165 kPa highly circuit and weather dependent Hot setting 31 psi 215 kPa Preferred tread temperature range. The minimum weight of a V8 Supercar has risen from 1400 to 1410kg.

Engels Pit Stop on the Streets - With Video 11072013. Under the Car of the Future rulebook all Supercars run the same set of technical specifications. A generic Supercars-branded motor is under consideration in order to reduce barriers to entry for new players while hybrid technologies could be introduced in future.

It has been signed off by the V8 Supercars Commission as a cost saving measure. Minimum Vehicle and Driver. Read up on the latest V8 Supercars news including live coverage results and breaking headlines.

Increase the motoring market relevance of V8 Supercars. Currently engine costs are out of control with a two-car team spending upwards of 500000 a season before factoring in development. While there is no decision yet made it is understood that aweight increase of 10-15kg is being considered.

Ingalls Cars. Championship regulations now allow for a minimum weight of 1395kg. A modest 252bhp was the work of a 29-litre V8 though early fibreglass cars didnt need much poke as they.

The regulated minimum weight limit for car and driver has been reduced for this years Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. The weight-saving measures allied with the 754 horses being put out by the cars 40-liter V8 engine up from 710 bhp in the 720S helps the car reach 62 mph in just 28 seconds and 124 mph 200. In this years regulations the combined minimum weight of each car and fully-attired driver is 1395kg down from 1410kg.

Supercars has moved to equalise the centre of gravity of its competing vehicles ratifying ballast changes to the Ford Mustang and Holden Commodore with immediate effect. A V8 drivers core temperature can increase to up to about 39C due to the radiant heat from the engine and transmission and the several layers of protective clothing which is significant because its been determined that an increase in body temperature of as little as 08C can have an adverse effect on hand-eye coordination. COG testing of 10 cars took place following the most recent event at Albert Park where the new Mustangs extended their unbeaten run of wins and ARMOR ALL Poles to six.

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