STOHR F1000

Drive train

The Stohr F1000 is powered by a modern Suzuki 1000cc 180+ hp 4 cylinder 12000rpm bike engine. Standard equipment is a Quaife differential, aluminum radiator, and large oil cooler.  6 speed transmission operated via a Paddle shifter located behind the Momo steering wheel. Installed optional equipment: Carbon Footbox Panel, Stainless Steel Headers.

Bodywork

The front and rear wings are made of high strength, pre-preg composite.  A rear diffuser gives maximum ground effect downforce. The entire body is made from the ultra-strong, ultra-light composite.  The rear wing is equipped with an adjustable lower wing element.

Suspension

Jongbloed Center-lock light-weight racing wheels are mounted with Hoosier tires. Uprights are machined from billet aluminum, with steel sleeves installed for extra wheel bearing rigidity. Pushrod suspension is used on all 4 wheels, with a 1:1 motion ratio.

Dimensions

Car Weight 800lbs.  Wheelbase 99in.

Front Track 64in.  Rear Track 61in.

RFR F1000

Conceived to incorporate the latest in aerodynamic and mechanical design thinking, the RFR F1000 car was immediately a winner, also setting a new lap record from pole position in its debut race. Now available with the more powerful GSXR K9 Suzuki engine, with an RFR developed dry sump system, the car is set to dominate the class.

Chassis

Multi-tubular stepped spaceframe chassis fabricated in 4130 chrome-moly steel incorporating a high specification bonded and riveted aluminium undertray. The chassis has been designed to comply with the FIA crash test requirements for 2009.

Nose structure

Complies with the Formula Ford SCCA regulations.

Front suspension

Triangulated upper and lower wishbones in rolled steel aerofoil section with aluminium front uprights incorporating 50 mm ID double angular contact bearings. Pushrod suspension operating through aluminium rockers to the dampers. Blade adjustable anti-roll bars. (Upper wishbones and uprights are non-handed.)

Rear suspension Triangulated upper and lower wishbones in rolled steel aerofoil section with aluminium rear uprights incorporating 50 mm ID double angular contact bearings. Pushrod suspension operating through aluminium rockers to the dampers. Blade adjustable anti-roll bars. (Upper wishbones are non-handed.)

Steering

High ratio bespoke T-rack and pinion unit which allows a direct one-piece collapsible steering column designed to comply with the current FIA F3 specification.

Brakes

4-pot AP Racing callipers acting on 265 mm diameter ventilated discs, front and rear. Cockpit adjustable brake balance bar.

Cooling

One aluminium water radiator and one 36 row aluminium oil cooler located and ducted in the side pods.

Dampers

Ohlins 2-way adjustable racing dampers valved in bump and rebound, utilising 36mm ID springs.

Fuel system

33 litre capacity ATL fuel cell incorporating an internal high pressure fuel pump which is wired through the ECU so isolating the pump when the engine is stopped. The fuel cell complies with FT3-1999.

Drive train

Drive from the differential is via 4 tripot joints and 2 bespoke driveshafts.

Wheels / tires

Front rim: 6 in x 13 in diameter one-piece magnesium by OZ racing. Rear rim: 8 in x 13 in diameter one piece magnesium by OZ racing. Tires: Goodyear slicks and wet weather race tires.

Instrumentation

Digital AIM EVO4 dash with data logging, integrated into the steering wheel.

Bodywork

12 piece colour impregnated GRP in a full range of colours.

Aerodynamics

Front: one piece composite anhedral front wing with adjustable flaps, shoes and end-plates. Stepped floor bib with sidepod aero funnels and covers.

Rear: adjustable 3-element aluminium wing structure using FIA F3 profiles complemented by a diffuser.

Other safety

6-point safety harness. 2.25 litre on-board fully plumbed electrically operated Lifeline fire protection system. Varley red top dry cell battery. Head protection moulding compatible with Hans device. Detachable roll-over hoop designed to comply with current FIA F3 safety regulations.

Engine

Suzuki GSX R-1000 185bhp engine with 6-speed sequential change gearbox. Includes bespoke dry-sump system, standard specification ECU, remote oil tank and stainless steel 4 into 2 into 1 racing exhaust system.