A1 Team Malaysia's car build underway

A1diablo · 08-25-2008, 12:04 PM

Pics courtesy of A1 Team Malaysia.

Our team is currently busy getting to grips with the mechanical aspects of the car. The mechanics are building the car in the UK right now. They will build, tear it down and buld it again to familiarize themselves with the new car.

The engine you see is the 4.5L 600hp V8 supplied by Ferrari. The tub is built in the UK with consultation from Ferrari.

Oh btw that's Shanker Ramachandran from Penang. One of the race mechanics.

Testing for Team Malaysia is schedules for 9-11 at Donington Park unless that changes. There has been a delay for the planned first race for the season (Mugello, 19-21 September) as some teams won't be getting their cars on time.

Therefore A1GP decided to make the Zandvoort round on 4-5 October as the season opener.

Catch the race either on ESPN or Star Sports. It should be shown live.

lonely driver · 09-11-2008, 05:12 AM

engine specifications only? how bout gearbox coz i wan to know further... looks like this car is very similar to F1

A1diablo · 09-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Pics courtesy of A1 Team Netherlands Photo Site

Gearbox is 6 speed longitudinal unit from Xtrac in magnesium casing.

The A1GP Chassis

Weight:

Approx 695kg including driver, race ready (excluding fuel)

Front and rear suspension:

Double wishbone with pushrod operated coil over damper units.
Adjustable ride height, cambers and toe, adjustable anti-dive and
anti-squat to optimise drive control

Anti-roll bar:

Multi adjustable, quick change front and rear roll bars

Chassis:

Carbon fibre skins, aluminium honeycomb core. Tested to meet all
applicable FIA crash safety standards

Bodywork:

Light weight composite bodywork

Gearbox:

Six-speed longitudinal sequential. Gear selection via a Magneti
Marelli paddle shift system

Drive Line:

Tripod jointed driveshafts

Brakes:

Brembo carbon discs, six-pot aluminium calipers