A full composite monocoque with integral fuel cell positioned
between the structural driver's seatback bulkhead and
rear bulkhead. The chassis will conform to the current
F3/FIA regulations regarding roll hoop loading, nose impact
testing and side fuel cell squeeze criteria. The roll
hoop will be fabricated in steel and the bulkheads will
be machined aluminium.
Advanced push rod systems incorporating anti-squat and
anti-dive characteristics that operate on dual front and
rear double adjustable dampers. Wide based front oval
section wishbones will be mounted in double shear and
include the latest anti-intrusion bar requirement. Uprights
are cast heat-treated aluminium and incorporate large
diameter angular contact bearings. Front and rear anti-roll
bars are fully adjustable.
Formula X rear wheel drive transaxle, with five (5) speed
sequential change. The gear train assembly will accept
engine power up to 240bhp and gear change will be via
steering wheel paddle shift.
Styling will reflect an individual appearance incorporating
Formula 3 features of high nose and low engine cover.
The car will conform to flat bottom regulations that incorporate
a 2" step under the side pods and fuel-length jabroc skid
with a rear mounted composite diffuser. The bodywork itself
will be manufactured from GRP in a range of colors.
Front wing: Single element front main plane with left
and right side quick adjustable flaps all in aluminium.
Rear wing: Two upper aluminium elements linked to a single
lower element joined by composite end plates. The rear
wing assembly shall attach to the rear of the gearbox.
The profiles are to be internationally accepted by FIA
regulations.
AP 4-Pot aluminium callipers acting on large diameter
steel ventilated and floating discs. Pads to be carbon
metallic and the dual system is to be fully aero equipped
with cockpit adjustable bias.
Will be via twin high efficiency aluminium radiators with
a crossover. Oil cooling is by an oil/water heat exchanger.
A foam-filled cell to FT3 specification with hatch access
from the seat back bulkhead. Incorporated will be rollover/breather
valve and armoured aero quip fittings throughout. Capacity
to be 70 liters usable. Filler neck to be inside roll
hoop. Submerged high pressure (fuel injection) pump to
be included in the fuel cell.
Anti-intrusion Kevlar hip panels on both sides of the
driver. The cockpit will conform to current Formula Atlantic/F3
safety regulations in respect of headrest and side head
restraint requirements.
Detachable 10" diameter Formula X steering wheel (made
by MOMO) acting on a specialist VanDiemen rack and pinion
unit. The column will be collapsible and wheel adjustable,
vertically and longitudinally to accommodate various driver
sizes.
OZ specially made for Formula X centre lock fixing 9"x13"
diameter fronts, 11"x13" diameter rears, one-piece aluminium
rims alternatively 10"x13" fronts and 12"x13" rears to
be instigated.
Pi 'C' dash, steering wheel mounted and compatible with
system I data logging.
Will be a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, 16 valves all aluminium
Formula X engine, dry sumped and modified to give 190
bhp.
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