FSW ATTACK!Lightweight sports edition
Six male gathered on the GenroQ home circuit, Fuji Speedway.Corvette threatens one piece and European super sports.This is an exotic lightweight open.Tetsuya Tanaka's drive, holding the steering, reveals the potential of the strip.(Click here for the first part)
In the second part, three models of 2 -seater midship reminiscent of racing cars are fully opened!What kind of performance does rare lightweight sports show?
The roof is the Zenos E10S, which specializes in running by eliminating the door and the front window.Ford 2.0 Litter direct 4 turbo is installed in the rear mid.
Zenos E10S
"If an ordinary person rides, the view of life will change. Lightweight full of stimulation!"
Compared to Lotus 3-Eleven, which was possible to some extent, Zenos E10S is an unknown midship sports car.250 ps, which has a chassis that combines a backbone frame composed of aluminum extruded materials and a cockpit tab that uses a playback carbon and demonstrates 250 ps..0 liter turbo is mounted.
The balance of the entire vehicle seems to be close to that of Elise, but Zenos's book is in the structure around the foot.Both front and back have a push rod -type suspension often found in pure racing cars.In particular, the suspensions on the front are as long as the formula car.
Zenos has some individuals with a front window, but this test car is a window.Even if you run on a public road, the driver seems to be wearing a full face helmet.The seat has a bucket seat and a roll bar.
A 2 -pot arcon brake system is used on the front.The OZ wheels have a 17 -inch diameter of the previous 16 in the past, and the tires are installed in the front 195/50R16 after the Avon.The front suspension with an inboord type spring and damper is a double wishbone.
"The touch of the brake pedal is as hard as a Super GT machine"
Tetsuya Tanaka carefully checks the Shros racing harness when the seat position is confirmed.
"The touch of the brake pedal is extremely hard. All the Super GT machines feel like this."
Zenos E10S, which is on the course, disappeared to the first corner while sinking the rear slightly with the accelerating turbo kick.
Zenos E10S runs through the home straight in a position that rubs a flat floor on the road.The appeal looks much more dynamically than when it is still.
"The touch of the brake is hard and I can relieve it, but I wonder if it can work a little more. I am accustomed to such a hard touch brake, so maybe ordinary people step on (this brake pedal).My knees will hurt. "
Lightweight composite sheet 2 legs are standard equipment.The test ride is equipped with a chross harness, but also has a three -point seat belt.A 5 -speed MT shift knob is growing from the center tunnel, and the engine starter button is attached.
"I am very light when I switch back at a tight corner."
The brake calipers on the front wheels are made of Arcon, which are often used in British racing cars.Probably a problem with the choice of brake pads.
"Because the tread of the brake pedal is also high, it is necessary to step on the full brake if you try to make a heel, but if you enter the corner, braking will reveal a little oversteer and become unstable."
Tetsuya Tanaka conveys the Impression of Zenos E10S so that the racing driver hurries the engineer in charge.When he drives a car close to a racing car, he wants to reflect his request in the setting immediately.
"Lightness is considerable. It's really light. So the way you switch back at a tight corner is very light. But handling is good, but the power unit has a little habit of turbo, and the tight corner.It was difficult to combine with it. But on the other hand, in 300Rs, a little under and swelling out. Is the Avon tire itself a little unsatisfactory to run the circuit? "
The separate driver display peeking from the steering is displayed the minimum necessary information during driving, such as engine speed, speed, and gear position.The TFT multi -function screen provided in the center console provides more detailed information.
"Zenos E10S may be a rare saucer for advanced lightweight sports."
Like 3-Eleven, in the case of Xenos E10S, it may be necessary to adjust the suspension setting for the circuit.According to a professional driver, there is no setting that can meet both winding and circuit requirements.
"The sound is amazing. The sound of the waist gate echoes from the back of the back just by fueling the throttle a little. The power is the same as the specifications of 250ps. I feel that this chassis can be enjoyed even more powerful.... I'm used to impressions because I'm used to it, but it's an exciting car that will be surprised and change my life when ordinary people get on, this is this (laughs). "
Like a pure racing car, one that finds fun in pursuing the setting.Zenos E10S may be a rare saucer for advanced lightweight sports.
Lotus has created many famous cars that can be said to be synonymous with lightweight sports.The philosophy is also inherited by the 3-Eleven, born as a successor to the bathtub-shaped pure sports, 2-Eleven.
Lotus 3-ELEVEN
"Stimulates the instinct of the racing driver. Latas's latest and fastest model!"
Lotus DNA, which has been a racing and later successful as a sports car maker, includes an unwanted pursuit of speed.And occasionally they release a "special" that is fast to fly to show pride in making things.
The latest and fastest Lotus, 3-Eleven is the successor to 2-Eleven, a simple circuit car.This machine, which produces 311 units only in the world, has specifications for street and circuit, and has different specifications, including engine power.However, the individual brought to the FSW this time is a pre -production car equipped with a street engine (416ps) and a 6 -speed MT gearbox.
The instrument panel uses a new TFT color screen to switch between road mode and track mode.
"The latest and fastest Lotus made as simple as possible"
Racing driver Tetsuya Tanaka is in charge of the drive.He has a lot of experience driving 2-Eleven.The 3-Eleven 3-Eleven, which is as simple as possible, also dislikes the weight increase, and the doors, roofs, and windows are abolished.Tetsuya Tanaka stood on a bucket sheet across a high side sill, and then put both feet in footbox.
"It's a little troublesome to get in, but once you sit down, the cockpit is wide. The position of the pedal and shift lever is the same as Elise."
In front of the driver is black windscreen -like parts, but these parts are blacked black.It seems to have a slight effect on the forward view.Of course, you don't have to look near the front nose when driving a circuit.
Used in Evora 400 3.The powertrain that updated the supercharged with 5 -liter V6 intercooler has 416ps / 410nm on the road version and 466ps / 525nm in the race version.The race version combines 6 -speed sequential.
"Power weight ratio comparable to 600-700ps class super sports"
The 3-Eleven course in the pite road with the highly viscous exhaust notes peculiar to the supercharged unit.The start acceleration is agile and given a considerable powerful impression.
The model that became the base of 3-Eleven is the current Exige S, but if you calculate the power weight ratio of both cars, 3 of the Exige S.37kg/PS 3-Eleven 2.There is only 22kg/ps.This is simply comparable to super sports in the 600-700ps class.I ran about 5 laps and ask Tetsuya Tanaka, who has pit -in, for the impression.
"It's very similar to 2-Eleven. It feels like the car is a little heavy. The feeling that the body feels heavy is the characteristics of the engine, so if you turn more than 5000 rpm, it will give you a clear power.After all, thanks to parts like the front screen, the visibility is not good. It is hard to see the curb of Apex in the corner. It feels like it has sank into a deep bathtub ... "
The FIA -certified carbon sports sheet and 4 -point harness are also standard equipment, and the passenger seat is optional in the race version.
"3-Eleven is a level that sets it according to the running stage"
Speaking of Lotus, it is a makeup that is the first meaning of cornering performance than engine power.FSW seems to be good at the last third sector?
"As with 2-Eleven, the front is quite light, so if you don't have enough to apply the load when entering the corner, there are times when you can't bend. But if you leave the brakes, ABS works.It may be exposed to understeer. I have heard that this individual is a prototype car, so it may be good to set up a little more car height or reed.Is an interesting car. "
3-Eleven that can be categorized as pure racing is a machine that sets it according to the running stage.The degree of downforce will change depending on the adjustable wings and vehicle height listed in the rear, and there are many parts that can be adjusted in the alignment.
"If the production type of 3-Eleven comes in, I would like to run the FSW again.
The Lotus fastest model seemed to be one that stimulated the instinct of the racing driver.
Zenos E10S and Lotus 3-Eleven adopt 2-seater, and the Street Car is still on the face, but the BAC object attracts Ensure Aststy with the same configuration as a single-seater racing car.You can't imagine that this can run on public roads.
Venue
"Extreme Road Go Inn Gracer is a formula itself in appearance and running!"
In contrast to 3-Eleven and Zenos with the impression that the body fat of the sports car is narrowed down to the limit, the BAC thing has a minimum of security parts to the formula car.
The cockpit is a single seat, as the name of the car prove, and the position of the buttocks is fixed to approach the corner weight at the time of design.In other words, the driving position must be adjusted by adjusting the pedal unit and the steering shaft.
Tetsuya Tanaka matches the position with a more serious expression than usual.In this kind of car, the driver in the cockpit cannot do anything.Just give instructions to the mechanic.
Since the carbon fiber sheet jointly developed by Tillett and BAC is a fixed position, the drive position is moved by the steering shaft itself and the pedal unit back and forth.Harness can participate in the race with a FIA -approved Willans.
"This car has a different category from the other two. The whole car is well balanced."
BAC has a housing that combines a tubular frame of the steel pipe and a carbon body panel, 2 behind the driver..A 5 -liter 4 -cylinder 4 -cylinder natural intake unit is placed vertically.The gearbox is combined with 6 -speed for F3 in Huland, and the shift change is performed with a paddle on the back of the steering wheel.
If you engage to the first speed to the course in, a loud air sound will sound.The clutch is used when starting, but after that, the shift is completed only by paddle operation.
After a few laps, Tetsuya Tanaka's expression was flushed and sunny.
"This car is a different category. The balance of the entire car is good. There is a fun that can only be brought out in a 5-600kg weight car. It looks like a formula car."
The quick release type 290mm diameter aluminum steering steering is built in the GEMS LDS4 color display system.The information and operations required for the drive are consolidated, and the paddle shift is provided on the back side, but the gear change is performed by compressed air driven by paddle operation.
"If you cut the steering, the car will respond quickly without a time lag."
Tetsuya Tanaka praised BAC.What exactly is the fun that can only create a light car?
"The car in the box runs while constantly controlling the weight of the boss, but this car does not have it. If you cut the steering, the car will respond quickly without a time lag. You can do pure driving.That is. Even if the tires slip at the corner, there is no inertia, so it can be easily corrected. 100Rs can be bent only with the throttle, and even if you escape from the corner, the acceleration G rises immediately, so it feels good. "
2.The specifications of 5 liters over 280ps are considerable as a natural intake unit, but is it difficult to handle?
"There is no weird habit. There is a high fulfillment rate of the throttle, and there are some that I do not care much because I use high rotation all the time.That's it. When you shift down to the second speed, the tires may lock lightly. It is difficult if it is a wet. "
Adopts a 4 -pot brake system for AP racing formula.The ventilated disk has a 295mm diameter both before and after.The wheels are 17 -inch alloy wheels jointly developed by OZ and BAC, and the combined tires are 205/40R17 in front of Kumho and 245/40R17.
"Lap time is carved in the 53 seconds range without attacking to the limit."
There will be no problem if it is a driver with experience in formula like Tetsuya Tanaka, but is the BAC thing a car that can be driven by a general driver right away?
"I need to drive quite delicate. But I think the problem of getting used to it is a big deal. The lying drapos is special, but there is no disadvantage when running because the visibility is good. These light cars practice.It's easy to do. For example, if you have a heavy car, the feeling of the tire will change for each lap, but the light car does not bully the tires, and there is no brake, so you continue to go around.You can do it "
On this day, it was only about 5 laps, but the BAC thing recorded the 53 seconds in Tanaka's drive.
"Honestly, this time, I haven't attacked the area that can be said to be the limit. I set it and run it. But the time will shrink more. But the real value of this car is still a number and can run on public roads.That's the part. So there is a bush, not pillow, but if you run on a public road, it will be noticeable anyway. "
Considering the specifications, the impression of the circuit is perfect.Should I try it on a public road next?
TESTER / Tetsuya Tanaka (TAKUO YOSHIDA) PHOTO / Toshiichi Moriyama (TOSHIKAZU MORIYAMA), Wataru Tamura (Wataru Tamura)
[Specifications]
Body size: Total length 3800 total width 1870 total height 1130mm wheel base: 2300mm tread: 1560 before 1600mm vehicle weight: 725kg engine: in -line 4 -cylinder DOHC turbo bore x stroke: 87.5x83.1mm Total displacement: 1999cc maximum output: 250BHP / 7000rpm maximum torque: 400Nm (40).8kgm)/2500rpm Transmission: 5 -speed MT drive method: RWD steering format: Rack & Pinion suspension format: Front and rear Double Wishbone Brake: Front and rear ventilated disc tire size (rim width): Before 195/50R16 (7).5J) After 225/45R17 (8.0J) Maximum speed: 216km/h Vehicle body price: 8186400 yen
Body size: Total length 4120 total width 1855 total height 1201mm wheel base: 2370mm tread: Before 1493 After 1539mm vehicle weight: 925kg engine: V 6 -cylinder DOHC Super Charger Boa x Stroke: 94 × 83mm Compression ratio: 10.8 Total displacement: 3456cc maximum output: 306kW (416ps)/7000rpm maximum torque: 410nm (41).8kgm)/3000rpm Trans mission: 6 -speed MT driving method: RWD steering format: Rack & Pinnion Suspension Format: Front and rear Double Wishbone Brake: Front and rear Ventilated Disk Disc diameters: 332mm tire size (rim width) before and after 25/40ZR18 (BC)7.5J) 275/35ZR19 (9).5J) Maximum speed: 280km/h0-100km/h acceleration: 3.4 seconds vehicle body price: 14958,000 yen
Body size: total length 3952 total width 1836 height 1110mm wheel base: 2565mm vehicle weight: 580kg engine: in -line 4 -cylinder DOHC bore x stroke: 89 × 100mm Total displacement: 2488cc maximum output: 305BHP maximum torque (31).4kgm) Trans mission: 6 -speed sequential drive method: RWD steering format: rack & pinion suspension format: Front and rear double wishbone (push rod type) Brake: Front and rear ventilated disk disk diameter: 295mm tire size (rim width)/40R17 (7).5J) Then 245/40R17 (8).5J) Maximum speed: 170Mph0 → 60Mph acceleration: 2.8 seconds vehicle body price: 24.5 million yen
* The article in the April 2017 issue of Genroq is reconstructed.The content and data are all from the time of issuance.
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