Formula BMW Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications Formula BMW FB02.


Vehicle dimensions

Length: 3,975 mm
Width: 1,740 mm
Height: 980 mm
Wheelbase: 2,610 mm
Track front: 1,537 mm
Track rear: 1,466 mm
Overall weight: 455 kg (unladen, without driver)


Engine

Type:In-line liquid-cooled four-stroke four-cylinder unit from the BMW K1200RS motorcycle, with twin overhead camshafts and electronic fuel injection with overrun fuel cut-off
Number of valves:16
Max output:140 bhp at 9.000 rpm
Max torque:128 Nm at 6,750 rpm
Displacement:1,171 cc
Bore x Stroke:70.5 x 75 mm
Compression ratio:11,5:1
Lubrication:Pressurized circulating lubrication with radial forcecontolled evacuation valve
Fuel tank capacity:42 litres, FIA FT 3 spec
Exhaust system:High-performance header, closed-loop 3-way racing catalyst
Weight:71 kg (incl. engine frame)
Engine management system:Bosch Motronic
Fuel:Super plus (98 ROZ)



Gearbox

Make/model:Hewland FTR
Type:Longitudinal sequential gearbox
Gears:6 forward plus reverse
Differential:Limited slip
Clutch:Sachs single-disc dry clutch



Monocoque

Construction:Kevlar/carbon fibre composite and aluminium honeycomb
Safety standard/ dimensions compatible:FIA Formula 3 (Article 275, 2002), HANS
Crash structures:Crashboxes at front and rear, steel roll hoop
Seat shell:Kevlar/carbon fibre composite, extrication seat shell in spinal/ head area, six-point belt, FORS (Formula Rescue Seat) system


Chassis

Suspension:Independent double wishbone suspension with push rods, aerodynamic design, retention cables (two per wheel at front, one per wheel at rear)
Shock absorbers:Sachs SP 3with compression and rebound adjustment, mono damper controlling both heels at front, one damper controlling each wheel at rear
Springs:Coil springFront: 500, 600, 700, 800 lbs/inRear: 700, 800, 900, 1,000 lbs/in
Wheels:OZ RacingMagnesium alloy, one-piece, centre-locking, front 8x13, rear 10x13
Tyres:Michelin slicks and wet tiresfront 20/54-13, rear 22/54-13
Brakes:disc brake, floating 2-piston calliper,adjustable braking bias front to rear
Steering:Rack-and-pinion steering with deformable safety steering column


Aerodynamics

Front wing:Main profile with adjustable flaps
Rear wing:Single profile below, Adjustable double profile above
Underbody:Three-section stepped design


Data Recording

Model:Data recording and display
Display built into steering wheel, gear display, LED gear shifting lights