Formula Vee SA

Formula Vee Race Car Data Sheet

Identification
A Single seater racing car based primarily on Volkswagen components designed to cater for the serious contender's entry into senior motorsport. Accent is on development of driving talent at an affordable price at full National Championship level.
 
Engine
1400CC standard water-cooled Volkswagen engine as used on the Golf Chico range of vehicles. Limited modifications are permitted such as balancing of all engine components. An identical performance camshaft is used on all cars.
 
Carburetors
Two side draught Webers 40DCOE on a custom designed manifold.
 
Gearbox
Standard Volkswagen Type 1 gearbox with controlled ratios.
 
Front suspension
Standard double beam suspension as used on the Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle and Sedans. Minor modifications allowed to improve performance. Shock absorbers may be mounted inboard with push or pullrod systems.
 
Rear suspension
Standard Volkswagen Type 1 swing axle system with free modifications on springing and shock absorber layout.
 
Brakes
Disc brakes front and rear. Components sourced from the Volkswagen Chico range.
 
Tyres
Dunlop Formula R Semi Slick Tyres 
 
Chassis
Tubular space frame.
 
Bodywork
Fibreglass or aluminum panels
 
Top speed
Approximately 230 km/hr
 
Minimum mass
520kg including car and driver.
 
Cost
Ready to race cars are available in the price range of R15000.00 to R85000.00