09-10-2011, 10:24 AM
Go the FORD's
Steve
Steve
What Do You Mean Theres a Throttle Curve ?, Its Either all the way up or all the way down
Quote:BodyshellUnlike other forms of motorsport (such as NASCAR) where competitors build cars from space frame construction, V8 Supercars are still based on production road cars. Each V8 Supercar is based on a current-specification VE Commodore or FG Falcon production bodyshell, with an elaborate roll cage. In 2007, new rules stipulated both the Commodore and Falcon adopt composite front mudguards in place of the production steel items, in order to save costs. The composite guards are a homologated (fixed) laminate of fibreglass and aramid (or similar) fibres.
The VE Commodore was initially rejected from taking part in the series due to its wheelbase being longer and wider than the BF Falcon. For the model to be homologated, V8 Supercar granted the Commodore a custom fabricated bodyshell into which a limited number of production bodyshell panels are incorporated. As a result, the roofline is lower than production and the rear door is shorter such that externally the rear doors, roof and rear quarters all consist of specialised custom coachwork panels.
Similarly, the longer wheelbase of the FG Falcon (over the BF) requires a comparable custom-fabricated shorter body, and the FG is also shortened in the rear door and lowered in the roof line compared to the road going model.
PowerA V8 Supercar must have a front-engine design and rear-wheel drive. Every car uses either a 5.0 L Ford "Boss 302" SVO or a 5.0 L Chevrolet small block race-engine (depending on the make) - capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620 — 650 bhp) of power, but generally quoted as a little over 450 kW (600 bhp) in race trim. Engines have pushrod actuated valves and electronic fuel injection. Both Ford and Holden engines are based on racing engines from their respective US parent companies. Engines are electronically restricted to 7,500 rpm.
Car of the Future (CoF) plans announced by V8 Supercars Australia this week will see the sport adopt new rules from 2012 that will make the series more affordable for existing teams to compete, while also paving the way for the inclusion of manufacturers other than Ford and Holden.
(09-10-2011, 06:25 PM)gbanger Wrote: Dont get me started..... stupid fu%@#n safety cars rules ruin almost every race.