Swift 016.a[1]
sequential manual
CategoryFormula Atlantic
function Object() { [native code] }Swift Engineering
PredecessorSwift 014.a
SuccessorSwift 017.n
ChassisCarbon fiber/Epoxy prepreg monocoque with honeycomb core
SuspensionSteel wishbones and cast-aluminum uprights
Length177 in (4,500 mm)
Width77 in (2,000 mm)
Wheelbase109 in (2,800 mm)
Track66 in (1,700 mm) (front)
61 mm (2.4 in) (rear)
Engine nameMazda-Cosworth MZR
Capacity2,300 cm3 (140.4 cu in)
ConfigurationL4
Engine positionmid-engined
Gearbox nameSwift/Hewland
Gears5-speed
Weight1,418 lb (643.2 kg)
FuelVP Racing Fuels 102-RON Unleaded gasoline
TyresCooper

The Swift 016.a is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and manufactured by American company Swift Engineering, for the Formula Atlantic spec-series, and has been the sole car used in the series since 2006. They are powered by naturally aspirated 2.3 L (140 cu in) Mazda four-cylinder MZR engines, which has been specially tuned by Cosworth, to produce 300 hp (220 kW). This drives the rear wheels through a 5-speed sequential manual transmission. The monocoque chassis itself is very strong, rigid and durable; able to withstand 13,490 lbf (60,000 N) of vertical force, 10,120 lbf (45,000 N) of longitudinal force, and 2,700 lbf (12,000 N) of lateral (side) force.[2][3][4][5][6]

References

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