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PETRONAS Talent Development-PFX: The machine that makes it happen - the FB02 Car Specification
PETRONAS FORMULA XPERIENCE
RACING SCHOOL SERIES - CAR SPECIFICATION
The BMW FB02
| Engine |
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| Type |
Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder K 1200 RS BMW Motorcycle Engine
Two overhead camshafts, liquid cooled |
| Valves |
16 |
| Maximum Output |
140 bhp at 9,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque |
128 Nm at 6,750 rpm |
| Displacement |
1,171 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
70.5 x 75mm |
| Compression ratio |
11.5:1 |
| Fuel tank |
42 litres, FIA FT 3 specification |
| Lubrication |
Pressure circulation with radial force-controlled oil siphoning |
| Exhaust system |
High-performance header, closed-loop 3-way racing catalyst |
| Weight |
71 kg (incl. engine frame plate) |
| Engine management |
Bosch Motronic |
| Gearbox |
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| Manufacturer / Model |
Hewland FTR 200 |
| Type |
Sequential longitudinal gearbox |
| No. of gears |
Six plus reverse |
| Differential |
Multiple disc |
| Clutch |
Sachs single-disc dry clutch |
| Monocoque |
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| Type |
Carbon-fibre / Aramid composite with aluminium honeycomb insert |
| Crash structures: |
Crash box front and rear, steel roll hoop |
| Seat shell |
FORS – Formula Rescue Seat; carbon-fibre / aramid composite, removable seat with spine and head support, six fixation belts |
| Chassis |
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| Wheel suspension |
Individual suspension via double wishbone with push rod
Aerodynamically profiled
Two-wheel retention tethers – two each on the front wheel, one on each rear wheel |
| Shock absorbers |
Sachs SP3, adjustable for bump and rebound
Mono damper at front
Twin dampers at rear |
| Springs |
Eibach coil springs |
| Wheels |
OZ Racing, aluminium, single section, centre locking |
| Tyres |
Michelin slicks and wets |
| Brake |
Alcon disc brake, floating
Two piston calliper
Adjustable brake force distribution |
| Steering |
Rack and pinion steering with safety steering column |
| Aerodynamics |
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| Front wing |
Main profile with adjustable flaps |
| Rear wing |
Single profile at bottom, adjustable double profile at top |
| Underbody |
Stepped, three sections |
| Data Acquisition |
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| Data-recording |
2D Data-recording, data display and “Professional Plus” 8MB data-recording |
| Displays |
Integrated in the steering wheel
Nine LED shift lamps
Gear display |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
3,975 mm |
| Width |
1,740 mm |
| Height |
980 mm |
| Track, front |
1,537 mm |
| Track, rear |
1,466 mm |
| Overall weight |
455kg (without driver) |
More on the PETRONAS Formula Xperience Racing School Series:
PFX: The Birth of a racing school series
PFX: Programme Methodology
PFX: The Formula PETRONAS Cars
PFX: The Safety Priority
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