Formula 1000

Not to be confused with the publisher of services for life scientists Faculty of 1000.

Formula 1000 is an open wheel class of Formula car racing by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) where a 1000 cc motorcycle engine is used to power a single seat, open wheel race car with full racing aerodynamics and suspension. The F1000 class, also called FB, was created by SCCA in 2006. Similar SCCA classes include FA (Formula Atlantic), FC (Formula Continental), FF (Formula Ford) and FV (Formula Vee). Motorcycle power formula cars have been popular in the UK for many years and have been a very successful class.

Stohr F1000

F1000 cars can be purchased new and ready to race for $30k to $65k. SCCA rules also allow for converting an existing Formula car (e.g., FC or FF) to meet F1000 requirements. Conversions using an older Van Diemen chassis with a used motorcycle engine are estimated to cost $18k to $24k.

Formula 1000 racing is mainly an amateur, club-racing series attracting serious enthusiasts. The car can provide drivers with their first insights into how a racing car feels to drive and how to properly set up a car, or it can provide a relatively inexpensive way for drivers to campaign purpose-built racecars for many years.

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of purpose built Formula 1000 race cars and manufacturers of Formula 1000 race car conversions are listed below in alphabetical order. A Formula 1000 conversion involves the modification of an existing formula race car to meet current Formula 1000 rules. One of the major changes involved in a conversion is replacing the original engine and drive train with a 1000 cc motorcycle engine using a chain drive train. Other modifications may include chassis frame changes, suspension changes and the addition of an aerodynamics package consisting of front and rear wings with a floor pan diffuser.

Engines

Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha

All specifications are manufacturer claimed. Rear wheel horsepower is measured with engine installed in motorcycle. Installed in a Formula car, rear wheel horsepower may differ from values below.


POPULAR SUZUKI ENGINES IN F1000 Competition
Suzuki K7 2007–2008

Engine 998.6 cc (60.94 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve, TSCC Bore Stroke: 73.4 mm (2.89 in) x 59.0 mm (2.32 in) Compression Ratio: 12.5:1 Power (crank) 185 hp (138 kW) @ 12,000 rpm Fuel System: Fuel Injection Lubrication: Wet Sump or Dry Sump Ignition: Digital/transistorized Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch
Suzuki K9 2009–2012

Engine 999 cc (61.0 cu in), 4-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 16-valve,TSCC Bore Stroke: 74.5 mm (2.93 in) x 57.3 mm (2.26 in) Compression Ratio 12.8:1 Power (crank) 191 hp (142 kW) @ 12,000 rpm Fuel System: Fuel Injection Lubrication: Wet Sump or Dry Sump Ignition: Digital/transistorized Transmission: 6-speed, constant mesh 6-speed, constant mesh, Back-torque limiting clutch

Honda Engine
2004/2005[1] 2006/2007[2]
Engine Type 998 cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Bore/Stroke 75.0 mm (3.0 in) x 56.5 mm (2.2 in)
Compression Ratio 11.9:1 12.2:1
Rear Wheel Horsepower 148.6 bhp (110.8 kW) @ 10,750 rpm 158.8 bhp (118.4 kW) @ 11,500 rpm
Rear Wheel Torque 76.4 lb·ft (103.6 N·m) @ 8,500 rpm 79.6 lb·ft (107.9 N·m) @ 8,750 rpm
Redline 11,650 rpm xx,xxx rpm
Valve Train DOHC; four valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery Dual Stage Fuel Injection (DSFI)
Ignition Computer-controlled digital transistorized with three-dimensional mapping
Drivetrain
Transmission Cassette-type, close-ratio six-speed

See also

References

  1. ↑ 2003 Honda CBR1000RR Specifications article from HondaMotorcycles.com, no longer online
  2. ↑ 2006 Honda CBR1000RR Specifications article from HondaMotorcycles.com

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