Swift 016.a
The Swift 016.a is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and manufactured by American company Swift Engineering, for the Formula Atlantic spec-series, and has been the sole car used in the series since 2006. They are powered by naturally aspirated 2.3 L (140 cu in) Mazda four-cylinder MZR engines, which has been specially tuned by Cosworth, to produce 300 hp (220 kW). This drives the rear wheels through a 5-speed sequential manual transmission. The monocoque chassis itself is very strong, rigid and durable; able to withstand 13,490 lbf (60,000 N) of vertical force, 10,120 lbf (45,000 N) of longitudinal force, and 2,700 lbf (12,000 N) of lateral (side) force.
| Category | Formula Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Swift Engineering |
| Predecessor | Swift 014.a |
| Successor | Swift 017.n |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber/Epoxy prepreg monocoque with honeycomb core |
| Suspension | Steel wishbones and cast-aluminum uprights |
| Length | 177 in (4,500 mm) |
| Width | 77 in (2,000 mm) |
| Axle track | 66 in (1,700 mm) (front) 61 mm (2.4 in) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 109 in (2,800 mm) |
| Engine | Mazda-Cosworth MZR 2,300 cc (140.4 cu in) L4 mid-engined |
| Transmission | Swift/Hewland 5-speed sequential manual |
| Weight | 1,418 lb (643.2 kg) |
| Fuel | VP Racing Fuels 102-RON Unleaded gasoline |
| Tyres | Cooper |
| Competition history | |
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