Sentences with phrase «air restrictor»
An air restrictor is a device that limits the amount of air that can flow through something, such as a machine or a tool. It is used to control the power, speed, or efficiency of the device by regulating the airflow. Full definition
The rear wing was raised and the Corvettes» 5.5 - liter engines were outfitted with larger intake air restrictors in accordance with the GT regulations.
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GTA (and SprintX) rules allow the Porsche 911 GT3 R a 2 mm larger air restrictor compared to the car in the Pro class.
* Dodge Viper GT3 - R: 20 kg weight reduction (1340 to 1320 kg), 1 mm reduction in air restrictor (39 to 38 mm x2), 4 - liter increase in fuel capacity (103 to 107 liters)
Now we've learned that officials will slow down Corvette Racing with a 0.2 mm smaller air restrictor when Free Practice starts on Wednesday.
Series officials mandated a reduction in the size of the Corvettes» intake air restrictors for this race, an adjustment that cut engine output by 35 horsepower.
The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) issued a technical bulletin that allowed Corvette Racing's rivals in the GT1 class to run larger intake air restrictors at the Road America and Mosport rounds of the ALMS.
The engine produces approximately 600 horsepower when tuned for racing as defined by IMSA - mandated air restrictors, with a maximum allowable RPM of 7,600.
Even with a roll cage and safety equipment the kerb weight is expected to be around 1250 kg, substantially less than the road car, while with GT3 air restrictors the V10 will produce around 500bhp.
This increase in displacement coupled with the removal of a racing air restrictor allowed for 612 PS (450 kW; 604 hp) and torque to 775 N ⋅ m (572 lb ⋅ ft).
Instead, they decided to use the M119 HL V8 engine from Sauber C9 / Sauber C11 which raced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, as Mercedes - AMG felt that the M119HL would have better reliability at speeds while still performing the same amount of power as the M120 due to air restrictor regulations.
Following the full day test session at Le Sarthe where Corvette Racing's Antonio Garcia recorded the fastest time in LMGTE Pro with a lap of 3:55.122, the new BoP calls for a further reduction of 0.3 mm for the the C7.Rs air restrictors.
Other changes to the car to make it GRAND - AM compliant included the addition of a sonic air restrictor and elimination of traction control and ABS, although the two driver aids are rumored to become eligible for competition in the GTD category next year.
The parts list includes front and rear strut coil - over assemblies and mounts, adjustable front stabilizer - bar links, rear axle shim kit, inlet air restrictor and a recalibrated engine - control module.
James Calado was hopeful the minor BoP change that was implemented after the test, which sees the Corvette's air restrictor reduced by 0.2 mm, will even the playing field, even if the team estimates it costing them only around 5 horsepower.
2010 Regulations reduced the size of diesel LMP1 air restrictors and turbocharger boost pressure.
* Lamborghini Huracan GT3: 20 kg weight increase (1260 to 1280 kg), 2 mm smaller air restrictor (39 to 37 mm x2), 1 liter increase in fuel capacity (89 to 90 liters)
Under the sanctioning body's «balance of performance» handicaps, the Corvettes» small - block V - 8 engines must use 30.8 mm engine intake air restrictors at Mosport, 6 percent smaller than the 31.8 mm restrictors stipulated by the ACO rules and used at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
* Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3: 10 kg weight reduction (1260 to 1250 kg), 1.3 mm larger air restrictor (40.7 to 42 mm x2), 13 - liter increase in fuel capacity (90 to 103 liters)
Both the previous - gen Aston Martin Vantage GTE and mid-engined Porsche 911 RSR have been given 0.6 mm reductions in air restrictors, with a slight boost decrease for the Ferrari.
The Corvette C7.Rs and the Aston Martin Vantage GTEs were given slightly larger air restrictors.
Following the Le Mans pre-test two weeks ago, a number of teams were given adjustments, including additional weight, smaller air restrictors, less fuel and so forth.
It shares the Exige S's 3.5 - litre supercharged V6 but has to breath through a 34 mm air restrictor that cuts peak power down to around 300bhp, and the car will also carry ballast to meet the FIA's minimum weight requirement of 1200 kg.
Each car is still powered by a naturally aspirated four - litre V8, but larger intake air restrictors have allowed the engines to produce over 500bhp.
Adjustments to engine intake air restrictors have also benefited Corvette Racing's rivals.
«I fully expected that with the Aston Martins having a 176 - pound weight advantage and a larger air restrictor this race would be a real challenge for us.
In accordance with the regulations, the race engines have two 28.8 mm diameter intake air restrictors.
The diameter of the series - mandated intake air restrictors was decreased from 30.6 mm to 28.6 mm, with a corresponding reduction in engine output from 590 to 470 horsepower.
«Under the ACO regulations, running a full air conditioning system allows us to run slightly larger intake air restrictors to make up for the power that's used to run the system,» he explained.
Petrol engined Le Mans Prototype cars received a 3 % larger air restrictor to increase power output and to balance performance between petrol and diesel engines.
The 5.5 - liter Chevrolet small - block V - 8s are equipped with intake air restrictors that are.4 mm larger than in 2011.
Prior to the Le Mans test, the Corvette C7.Rs were granted a 0.7 mm larger air restrictor than what was on the car during last year's race.
Corvette Racing will receive a reduction of 10 kilos (22 lbs) and the air restrictor receive a 0.4 mm wider opening.
Prior to the testing session, the air restrictors were lowered on the Chevrolet Corvette C7.Rs from its IMSA BoP of 29.5 mm (x2) down to 29.1 mm.
As a result of performance adjustments imposed by the sanctioning body, the Corvettes went into battle with 1 - mm smaller intake air restrictors, 10 - liter smaller fuel tanks, and 199 more pounds than their British rivals.
Engine: Water - cooled, six - cylinder boxer engine; four valves per cylinder; dry sump lubrication; individual throttle butterflies; fuel injection; air restrictors 2 x 29.5 mm.
After another reduction in the size of the air restrictors for the 2009 season (as mandated by governing body of world motor sport), the engine now delivers around 450 bhp (331 kW) at 7,800 rpm, and develops a maximum torque of 430 Nm at 7,250 rpm.
The new Porsche mid-engine 911 RSR gets a 10 kg weight increase and a 0.1 mm larger air restrictor.
Aston Martin was hit with a 10 kg weight increase but also gets a 0.4 mm larger air restrictor.
For the Corvette C7.Rs, we see a one (1) liter reduction in fuel capacity and an increase of 0.7 mm in the air restrictors.
The heart of the beast is an updated 5.5 - liter Chevrolet small - block V - 8 that breathes through twin 29.2 mm intake air restrictors -LRB-.4 mm larger than in 2011) as specified by the GT regulations.
The specification for the car was unique and featured an apparently more powerful «D spec» race engine (+75 bhp over the 2005 spec engine) with generous 34 mm air restrictors.
Since the V12 is based on a production car engine and is a little heavier, taller and longer than custom - built prototype racing engines, larger air restrictors were allowed which gave a useful increase in power of 50 bhp over that produced when fitted to the DBR9.
Only changes in the air restrictor (38 mm), minimum weight (+85 kg) and ride height (+13 mm front / +10 mm rear) have been made to the Super Trofeo cars to be compliant for PWC competition.
Corvette Racing finished first in GTE - Pro at the Le Mans test last week and was then penalized by BoP with a 0.3 mm air restrictor reduction (on top of the 0.5 mm air restrictor reduction made prior to the test.
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