Race Cars
| Manufacturer | chassis: Van Diemen International, engine: AUDI AG, prepared & built by Mountune Racing |
|---|---|
| Production | 1998-present |
| Class | Open-wheeled single seat race car |
| Body style | 1-seat aluminium honeycomb monocoque |
| Layout | Longitudinal mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine | Audi 1.8 litre 4cyl 20v Turbo |
| Transmission | 5-speed Hewland FGC transaxle with LSD |
| Wheelbase | 2,667 mm (105.0 in) |
| Length | 4,390 mm (172.8 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 530 kg (1,168 lb) (dry weight) |
Although each driver has their own personal sponsors and paint scheme on their car, all FPA cars were developed and tested, and are maintained and operated by Palmer Sport at their workshop at Bedford Autodrome. And although all cars are prepared for each race weekend in an identical manner, each drivers' car has their own personal mechanic in order to tailor their own personal set-up preferences. The cars operate with an identical weight, with lighter drivers carrying more ballast weight to counter heavier drivers. The telemetry for each car is provided by a Stack data logging system which monitors major parameters of engine operation and G-force, this data can be overlayed post-test/qualify/race sessions with fastest times to evaluate drivers individual performance.
The FPA race car is a true 'slicks and wings' package. It uses a custom-developed Avon slick tyre and 13-inch wheels, with 'wet' Avon race tyres also being available. Aerodynamics are assisted with fully adjustable front and rear wings, along with a stepped floor and rear diffuser.
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