Watts linkage is a type of mechanical linkage invented by james watt in which the central moving point of the linkage is constrained to travel on a nearly straight line. Sportsryder supercar coilover kits are the most advanced solution for your holden vt to ve commodore and ford ba to fg falcon sedans. What this means is that the race team can run through a variety of setup variables so the team can have confidence that the appropriate. The cars were then absorbed into the nz touring cars championship the car was based on a carofthefuture prototype built by paul ceprnich of pace innovations australia similar to that of the australian v8 supercar series. Volvo s60 v8 supercar makes its debut in sydney volvo cars media. Fit to race the science behind a v8 supercar driver. Chassis must conform to basic design, technical and safety parameter as. See the site map in the stewards manual and registration package. V8 11687rcav, one of only four cars fitted with 5 driving lights, perspex headlamp covers and a larger diameter antiroll bar. The oneyear deal includes pedders suspension embarking on an australia wide marketing.
This is a modern car with a kevlar body and aluminum chassis powered by a corvette v8 engine. December 5 2008 pedders another australian icon to join the v8 supercar brand in 2009 australian automotive giant pedders suspension, one of a host of new companies to recently join with v8 supercars australia, has announced a new sponsorship deal that brings the suspension specialists into the sport. The bathurst track is updated in this installer from any prior version to v1. This is an allinone patch removing the need for patches v1. Choose from either a 6speed manual transmission or an available 10speed paddleshift automatic. Essentially a motorcycle powered silhouette racing car class, it was created by former touring car racer phil ward, influenced by the american legends category. Studying the suspension designs of similar supercars can help establish the geometry used and behavior. The major elements of suspension set up remain spring changes and antiroll bar and shock absorbers. Pedders is extremely pleased to offer our very first officially licenced v8 supercars product called sportsryder supercar adjustable coilover. Experience the ultimate balance of design and performance of the 2021 corvette, the. Supercar suspension setup going faster, turning better.
The modern supercar manufacturers use carbon fiberhoneycomb monocoque designs and. V8 supercar case study introduction the use of vehicle simulation gives a race team the ability to make predictive changes before the race car ever gets to the circuit and thus improve vehicle performance. The ford falcon ba is a fullsized car produced by ford australia from 2002 to 2005. The vector w8 is a sports car produced by american automobile manufacturer vector aeromotive corporation from 1989 to 1993. Topping this class means demonstrating that your designers and.
Chassis and suspension design fsrte02 what is materials. Available exclusively through aston martin lagonda, the amoc and online at v8vantage. Any modification that is not in keeping with the spirit and intent of the rules is not permitted and where necessary shall be banned without notice by v8 supercars. Sep 09, 2011 its my understanding that the aussie v8 supercars use double wishbone front suspensions and live rear axles. Adjustable coilovers from the leader in aftermarket suspension. Pedders lead the way in v8 supercar championship series no bull 23022010. V8 supercars australia will today launch its newlook pedders safety car and pedders course car at the opening event of the 2010 v8 supercar championship series the yas v8 400 at yas marina circuit, abu dhabi. Sep 10, 20 innovations in aerodynamics, suspension, transmission and new lightweight materials have all made the 20 new generation v8 supercar lighter, faster, and more efficient than they have ever been in the categorys history. Supercars news 2019, supercars 2020 regulations, supercars. All of them are based on the original locost design, including the front end design to accomodate a standard nosecone and the suspension design found in the book. We headed up to brisbane to find out how team vodafones triple eight race engineering make their v8 superc.
The v8 supercar version features a 5litre v8 engine, 18inch control wheels, a specially designed aerodynamics kit, a polycarbonate windscreen as well as many category control parts. It was designed by company founder and chief designer gerald wiegert while receiving refinements by vectors head of engineering david kostka. Take your car to the next level in performance with suspension, brakes, shock absorbers, springs, power steering and more from pedders suspension. Control independent rear suspension as defined by supercars with adjustable damper and cockpit adjustable rear anti. It was designed to be customised to many different. The aerodynamics packages used on v8 supercars must all be similar, using the same types of spoilers, air dam on the front and side skirts. With the completion of the final aarm component, i thought i would have a discussion, by way of this video, regarding the theory and design of the suspensio. The front suspension uses a doublewishbone design while the rear is a solid axle suspension. Basic wheel alignment there are many reasons why a wheel alignment is to be considered an important repairservice operation on any car. As australias number one chain of under car specialist stores, we offer an extensive range of products and services for all vehicles including passenger vehicles, 4wds, light commercials, trucks. Find the virgin australia supercars championship formerly v8 supercars championship calendar of events and races plus tickets.
V8 supercar technical specifications the supercars. Under the new system, every racing car will have a stan dardised chassis, control wheel, transmission and tyres, dra matically reducing the cost of building a car. However, as the technology of the cars has advanced, so too have the physical and mental demands placed on a driver. The upright or knuckle attaches the wheel, brake rotor, hub, brake caliper and steering arm to the vehicle as shown in diagram ku1 below. The suspension system is equipped with two monoshocks. Sam recently got the opportunity to chat to matt, jayden ojedas head mechanic, and find out what the suspension setup is like underneath a 650hp supercar.
However, the c8 was a great looking model with a unique design, 4. The kit had a strong resemblance to the ba falcon v8 supercar, highlighting the connection to fpr. Supercars repco supercars championship official site. The design of the upright or knuckle determines the. I do not have any plans for the locost suspension since the book provides a lot of detail and your donor parts may differ greatly. The pedders supercar adjustable coilover range are a direct result of our commitment to being a leader in the steering and suspension industry, with outstanding product success in both the motorsport arena. It was the first holden v8 supercar to feature an endmounted rear wing since the vp commodore in the 1990s.
Fpv specific bodykits were applied to all cars, using the lights from the xrrange. Our top 10 supercars blends a mix of exotic metal stand out performance with stunning dynamics. Architect norman foster, former chief design officer. Front and rear roll stiffness is added using helical springs. The eighth episode in the norton 360 engineered for speed technical section looks at the rear suspension of a v8 supercar. The category was developed as a major national category supporting the v8 supercars under an exclusive category management agreement cma with the confederation of. Sep 28, 2020 for the most part, every new, superexclusive, trackfriendly supercar comes with some sort of carbon fiber, pushrod rear suspension. Control design from pace innovations, chromemoly construction. And one of the cars that didnt was the spyker with its fantastic c8. A30 suspension the design and geometry beneath a home made. The sportsryder supercar adjustable coilover kit offers extreme ride control for the hardcore enthusiast. Apr 02, 2019 the 2000s brought several great supercars, but just a few managed to survive the economic recession. This 1977 ford pickup project has a wild pushrod leaf spring.
It was described in watts patent specification of 1784 for the watt steam engine. V8 supercar car of the future technical specifications. It is you who designs everything from the very core that is the engine, over the chassis, to the suspension and the cars looks. V8 supercar technical specifications the supercars collective. How technology took the v8 supercars from local sport to.
A powerful 1980s take on the gran turismo omologato values. This 1977 ford pickup project has a wild pushrod leaf. V8 supercar technical specifications under the car of the future rulebook all supercars run the same set of technical specifications. Aug 25, 2011 the eighth episode in the norton 360 engineered for speed technical section looks at the rear suspension of a v8 supercar. All the latest information on the cars and rules of the virgin australia supercars championship. After the successful debut of the new generation v8 supercars in 20, seeing nissan and mercedesbenz amg enter the category, volvo was welcomed to become the fifth manufacturer on the grid. The 2020 engines are expected to produce approximately 15 fewer. Pole positions rosanna tennant asks rick kelly from nissan motorsport to explain how to build a v8 super car. Previously known as the car of the future, the extensive threeyear project had a number of aims. On the worlds fastest racetracks, on the street, on the toughest outback terrain there is. All three were powered by a unique version of fords 5. The information below shows the categorys requirements. When it comes to spring design and durability, king springs knows neither compromise nor second best these are the cornerstones of our technology, and the reasons why king springs are leaders in the replacement and performance automotive spring market. An international round is held in new zealand, while events.
Samcar v8 supercars are cars which comply with these regulations and the term. This arrangement was used on australian v8 supercars until the end of the. Power for the ecell will be provided by four electric motors. Lister storm lmp designer reveals his trade secrets for suspension design. Fit to race the science behind a v8 supercar driver the. Its lightweight, its complex, and its on display under the.
In the categorys quest to cut costs for teams, supercars has confirmed the v8 engines used in 2020 will produce fewer horsepower. The engines, the body, the weight, the suspension, the tires, the brakes all are tightly regulated by the v8 supercar project blueprint. Build and configure your new dbx, vantage, db11 and dbs superleggera with the aston martin car configurator. While it never actually competed in a race, it set the wheels in motion for the successes that followed with that model between 2003 and 2006 with the results largely achieved by stone brothers racing and triple eight race engineering. From 2011 to 2014, an online championship, sanctioned by supercars, was contested on iracing. The upright also locates these components in space. As the first luxury car manufacturer to enter v8 supercars with a factory team. The game is still in development, and this channel gives you some insights into that process. Supercars have made several licensed appearances in video games, including in codemasters v8 supercars series in the 2000s and turn 10 studios forza series in the 2010s. Also, it comes with lots of components like a drivetrain and suspension they derived from the corvette, making it relatively affordable, yet easy to work on and maintain. The aim of the company was to build a new v8 touring car, similar to a current australian v8 supercar but at less than half the cost. Dec 26, 2018 however, in 2007, the company made a move to the supercar market with the gtm.
News, video highlights, calendar, results and live timing from the repco supercars championship, formerly the v8 supercars championship. The suspension pickup point locations impact the chassis design. It is therefore necessary to understand the basic principles involved within the steering geometry of the vehicle. Maximizing torsional rigidity is important to keep the handling responses consistent. A30 suspension the design and geometry beneath a home. Manual mig welding was used as the main joining technology. The pedders supercar adjustable coilover range are a direct result of our commitment to being a leader in the steering and suspension industry, with outstanding product success in both the motorsport arena and sports performance markets. In the following pages well show you how v8 supercars got started, how the championship series works and when it will be arriving at a major racetrack in the united states. There are 10 key factors to be considered when designing a suspension system, whether its for a single seater or sports prototype, and part of the skill of the designer lies in reconciling the conflicts between them.
The ba falcon prototype is an important car in fords v8 supercar racing history. It was the second significantly reengineered iteration of the sixth generation of this australianmade model, and also included the ford fairmont bathe luxuryoriented version of the falcon. Jul 10, 2012 contracted to complete the design and construction of the cotf prototype chassis, pace has subsequently supplied materials to seven of the eight teams accredited by v8 supercars to build the new. The v8supertourers championship was a motor racing series in new zealand which started in 2012 and folded in 2015. Aussie racing cars is an australian motor racing category. This platform also formed the basis of the ford territory sport utility vehicle. Utilising the resources of volvo, polestar and grm, the volvo polestar racing s60 v8 supercar has been designed a. Brakes are steel brakes as opposed to carbon brakes. Automation is a car company tycoon game in which you design and build cars from scratch. Lt1 is distinguished by its domed hood, lt1 fender badging and 20inch aluminum wheels. This tech stop is designed to give you an insight into the technical aspects of wheel alignments and the reasons why it is important to take. The v8supertourer was designed to have performance similar to that of a current australian v8 supercar and was designed for both sprint and long distance racing, including a 120litre capacity fuel cell.
Add to that full height adjustment from the base mounts that maintains bump and droop travel on all four corners and you have a premium suspension system. A detailed look into what really goes into a v8 supercar engine from one of the most successful engine builders in australia. An rs package is newly available, as is a redline edition. In the below video, craig lowndes teamvodafone race engineer jeromy. While it never actually competed in a race, it set the wheels in motion for the successes that followed with that model between 2003 and 2006 with the results largely achieved by stone brothers racing and. Beneath the skin of each teams cotf chassis speedcafe.
In 2002, the v8 supercar support event at the indy 300 on the gold coast became a. Oliver bryant and the gts1 are always dramatic on the festival of. By combining eibach main, tender and or helper springs, the suspension engineer or wee. How do they engineer a double wishbone front end on a production tub. The bodies are built around a control chassis, featuring a.
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