MECHANIC & COMPONENTS
The vehicle has been designed referring to the
next 1.800 cc. turbo engines as recently
proposed for the 2012 regulations. With this has been possible to define a very compact
bodywork with less aerodynamic drag and turbulences.
Radiators and intercoolers are designed with forced air using fans in order to reduce the front
wheels drag.
18” rims and tyres with dimensions more similar to the road and racing GT cars, allowing the
use of braking systems similar to the ones utilized in the high performance road cars.
Advanced use of the K.E.R.S., as in the production cars, more eco-oriented for fuel
consumption saving.
AERODYNAMIC
This topic over the years has became more and more relevant in Formula 1, affecting
performances, costs, racing and the aesthetic.
The inspiring principle of the project has been the reduction of the aerodynamic drag and
turbulences. This goal has been reached taking advantage of the ground effect in an
innovative manner, removing the wings as not integrated bodywork elements.
The shape of the central body is characterized from lift-down force ratio close to zero.
The front wing is integrated in the front end and contributes at the same time for the down
force and for the reduction of the front wheels drag thanks to the side fairings.
The rear wing, with quite big dimension, is integrated in the bottom of the vehicle generating
consistent down force.
In order to give an optimal ground effect and to keep the vehicle with a constant distance
from the ground , we propose a return of the active suspensions use, widely utilized in the
production cars.
The C.F.D. (Computer Fluid Dynamic) study has confirmed that, with a measurement done at
10 meters from the back of the car, the degree of the turbulences generated by the
aerodynamic drag is very low.
Considering the above it could be possible to suggest, at regulation level, the check of the
drag energy and degree of turbulence in a transversal section positioned 10 meters from the
rear of the car.
This could allow drivers to do more overtaking in all the circuits, giving them the possibility to
decide, more than today, when and how to overtake, allowing battles between several cars
and driving tactics that emphasize the driver talent.
Dimensions: length 4.200 mm. height 950 mm.
Width 1.820 mm. wheelbase 2.800 mm.