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Vehicle Type
Single-seaters, of free design and construction. A variety of constructors offer a complete car or a bare chassis and many cars have been converted from Formula Ford 'Kent' chassis. Wings and other aerodynamic aids are prohibited and a minimum weight including driver evens things out.
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Engine
1300cc air-cooled VW Type 1/2/3 engine. Restrictions on valve size, bore & stroke; compression ratio and camshaft is free. Induction is two chokes, with restrictor plates. Engine power is about 85bhp and average lap speeds are 90 - 95 mph. |
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Suspension
Front is VW axle, hubs, stub axles and torsion bar. The majority of the VW rear suspension components have to be used. |
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Brakes
VW 'Beetle' discs (or drums) on the front with VW drums on the rear. |
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Transmission
The VW Type 1 gearbox must be used, along with set VW ratios. Limited slip diff or similar traction-control is prohibited. |
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Tyres
All cars must use the Dunlop control tyre. |
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Rounds
14 rounds in the average season; some 'double-headers', quite a few qualification races due to excellent numbers. |
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Costs
A full season's (14 races) entry fees in 2001 totalled £1650. Registration fee for 2002 is £35. |
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