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Chassis

Tubular frame construction with steel roof and side panels;
doors, bonnet, wings, boot lid and other panel parts made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP);
integrated driver’s safety cage and front, rear and side impact structures


Length: 4,872 mm
Width: 1,845 mm
Height: 1,255 mm
Wheelbase: 2,795 mm
Tank: 65 litres
Weight: 1,050 kg (including driver)  

Aerodynamics

Aerodynamic modifications on front spoiler
and side panels; smooth underbody; rear diffuser;
integral rear spoiler with dual profile

Engine

Displacement: 4.0 litres
Cylinder head: 4 valves per cylinder
Cylinder configuration: V8 90°
Maximum power: about 500 hp at 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 500 Nm
Air restrictor: 2 x 28 mm diameter 0

Drive train

Carbon fibre drive shaft; 3-disc carbon fibre clutch activated mechanically by foot pedal; standard 6-speed gearbox with sequential gear shift in transaxle configuration and standard mechanical differential lock; rear-wheel-drive without traction control system

Suspension

Double wishbone suspension with pressure-rod activated spring shock absorbers on front and rear axles

Brakes

Standard carbon braking system without anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Steering

Power-assisted rack and pinion steering

Wheels/tyres

18“ aluminium rims, 11" wide on front axle and 12" wide on rear axle; standard tyres, 660mm diameter front and back

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Contact

HWA AG
Benzstrasse 8
D- 71563 Affalterbach

Phone
+49 (0) 71 44/87 17-0

Fax
+49 (0) 71 44/87 18-111

info@hwaag.com

 

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