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Technical Overview

Chassis and Ergonomics

- Tubular spaceframe chassis made from Mild Steel
- Excellent driver ergonomics
- Lightweight interchangeable seat inserts
- Reusable foam impact attenuator


Drivetrain

- Aprilia RXV 550 V Twin Engine
- SLS Nylon & SLS Aluminium tuned length intake manifold from ARRK
- Pulse tuned exhaust runners and lightweight muffler
- Lightweight chain drive system with quaife differential
- Weight optimised radiator and cooling system
- Motec M400 Engine Management System with traction and launch control


Aerodynamics and Aesthetics

- Lightweight carbon fibre body
- Fast change attachment system for removable panels
- Flow optimised sidepods promoting good cooling efficiency


Suspension

- Double A arm suspension
- Chro-moly sheet metal welded uprights
- Lightweight steering system incorporating a custom Woodward rack
- Pushrod suspension for front and rear
- Penske triple adjustable dampers with remote reservoirs


Brakes

- Twin-piston Brembo P32 fixed calipers
- Lasercut Bisalloy floating rotors on lightweight aluminium hats



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