The Formula Palmer Audi Car

2008 Specification

Originally designed and manufactured by Van Diemen International.

Performance

Top speed	270 kph (168 mph)
0-100 kph	2.8 seconds
0-160 kph	6.2 seconds

Chassis

Advanced full aluminium honeycomb monocoque, the basic structure of which complies with the current FIA F3 safety regulations in respect of lateral intrusion, frontal impact and driver protection.

Engine

Manufacturer	Audi
Capacity	1.8 litres
Cylinders	4
Valve Gear	Twin overhead camshaft, 20-valve head
Fuel System	Pectel Electronic fuel injection
Aspiration	Water cooled Garrett T34 turbo, intercooled Closed loop boost control
Maximum Power	300 bhp 350 bhp available on driver activated over-boost

Cooling

High efficiency aluminium radiator with low drag coefficients housed in side pods. High efficiency oil/ water heat exchanger. Air/air intercooler for inlet-charge cooling.

Gearbox

5 Speed Hewland FGC transaxle with magnesium casing and limited slip differential.

Suspension

Advanced push-rod activated systems all round incorporating anti-squat and anti-dive operates on wide based aerofoil section wishbones mounted in double shear, which include the latest anti-intrusion bar requirements. Uprights are cast in heat-treated aluminium and incorporate large diameter angular contact bearings. Ohlins dampers adjustable in bump and rebound. Fully adjustable front and rear anti roll bars.

Brakes

Lightweight double acting 4 pot calipers and diameter ventilated floating discs all round. Fully aero quipped with cockpit adjustable front-to-rear bias.

Aerodynamics

Front Wing	Full width one-piece carbon composite - adjustable main plane with composite wing end plates and flaps.
Rear Wing	Three upper elements profiled similarly to current FIA F3000 specification mounted on composite end plates to a lower carbon composite element attached to the gearbox.
Floor	50mm stepped floor with composite rear diffuser.

Tyres

Specifically designed and supplied by Avon to suit requirements of Formula Palmer Audi. Both front and rear are new, specially made for the car, and between F3 and F3000 in size. Construction and compound developed to provide a tyre with consistent grip and good durability.

Front	Slick and Wet, Size 250/ 570 R13
Rear	Slick and Wet, Size 300/ 600 R13

Fuel System

A 45 litre minimum usable capacity foam filled cell to FIA/ Spec/ F3 specification located behind the driver's seat bulkhead and in front of the rear monocoque bulkhead.

Cockpit

Detachable 10" Momo steering wheel acting on specialist titan motorsport rack and pinion unit.

Stack system electronic instrumentation and data acquisition, monitoring driver inputs (steering and throttle position) plus essential engine data.