Thu Jul 09, 2015 6:53 pm
Kei Cars. From Production to Race day.
With Kei cars becoming popular for city commutes thanks to decreased taxes the design and construction of a kei car for commercial success becomes increasingly popular.
Kei cars have a legal maximum size of 660cc and restricted to 47kw.
Rules:
x 660cc
x 47kw Max
x Max Fuel: Premium 95
x Maximum Emissions: 150
x Max loudness: 50
x Max speed of 145km/h
x Max Cost $5,000
x Maximum production units: 140
x Must get at least 50mpg(US)
x Max loudness: 50
x Minimum Driveability 40
x Minimum Reliability 70
x Minimum Safety 50
With your cars in production and gaining popularity several cars show up in Kei Car Amature Cup events. Increasing popularity and prestige you have the option of entering the Kei Car Pro-Cup.
660cc Maximum
Minimum Engine Reliability 50
Maximum Cost $25,000
Minimum safety 40
The following parts can be changed for the race version.
Model:
Body may have arch flares.
Panel Material.
Grilles, Vents, Wings, Bonnet, Exhaust, Lips
Colour
Engine:
Valves (but not head type), VVL, Crank, Conrods, Pistons, Compression, Cam, VVL, VVT, Intake, Fuel Type, Fuel Mixture, Ignition Timing, RPM Limit, Exhaust Diameter, Catalytic Converter, Mufflers.
Trim:
Top Speed, Spacing, Differentials, Tyre Choice, Parameters, Rim Material, Pad Type, Size, Undertray, downforce, Active Aero, Aero Inclination, Cooling Airflow, Brake Airflow, Seats, Type, Entertainment, Driver assists, (Safety) Type, Springs*, Dampers, Sway Bars, Tuning and lastly Ride Height.
*Springs limited to Standard or Progressive Unless the homologation vehicle came with Hydropneumatic Active sport or Active comfort
Between Events: Downforce, Aero Inclination, Cooling and Brake Airflow, Suspension Tuning.
If its not explicitly listed above it cannot be modified or changed.(feel free to ask though)
Shakedown day at the Automation Test Track is in two weeks, teams may wish to publish their times on the test track before then.
The Full race schedule is as follows:
Round 1: Laguna Seca
Round 2: Daytona Sports Course
Round 3: Circuit of the Americas
Round 4: Sonama raceway
Round 5: Streets of Detroit
Round 6: Albert Park (Double Points Round)
(ive been on the fence about starting a challenge/tournament for a few months now, feel free to chime in with any holes/problems you may find with the rules.)
With that, Good luck and have fun!
Kei cars have a legal maximum size of 660cc and restricted to 47kw.
Rules:
x 660cc
x 47kw Max
x Max Fuel: Premium 95
x Maximum Emissions: 150
x Max loudness: 50
x Max speed of 145km/h
x Max Cost $5,000
x Maximum production units: 140
x Must get at least 50mpg(US)
x Max loudness: 50
x Minimum Driveability 40
x Minimum Reliability 70
x Minimum Safety 50
With your cars in production and gaining popularity several cars show up in Kei Car Amature Cup events. Increasing popularity and prestige you have the option of entering the Kei Car Pro-Cup.
660cc Maximum
Minimum Engine Reliability 50
Maximum Cost $25,000
Minimum safety 40
The following parts can be changed for the race version.
Model:
Body may have arch flares.
Panel Material.
Grilles, Vents, Wings, Bonnet, Exhaust, Lips
Colour
Engine:
Valves (but not head type), VVL, Crank, Conrods, Pistons, Compression, Cam, VVL, VVT, Intake, Fuel Type, Fuel Mixture, Ignition Timing, RPM Limit, Exhaust Diameter, Catalytic Converter, Mufflers.
Trim:
Top Speed, Spacing, Differentials, Tyre Choice, Parameters, Rim Material, Pad Type, Size, Undertray, downforce, Active Aero, Aero Inclination, Cooling Airflow, Brake Airflow, Seats, Type, Entertainment, Driver assists, (Safety) Type, Springs*, Dampers, Sway Bars, Tuning and lastly Ride Height.
*Springs limited to Standard or Progressive Unless the homologation vehicle came with Hydropneumatic Active sport or Active comfort
Between Events: Downforce, Aero Inclination, Cooling and Brake Airflow, Suspension Tuning.
If its not explicitly listed above it cannot be modified or changed.(feel free to ask though)
Shakedown day at the Automation Test Track is in two weeks, teams may wish to publish their times on the test track before then.
The Full race schedule is as follows:
Round 1: Laguna Seca
Round 2: Daytona Sports Course
Round 3: Circuit of the Americas
Round 4: Sonama raceway
Round 5: Streets of Detroit
Round 6: Albert Park (Double Points Round)
(ive been on the fence about starting a challenge/tournament for a few months now, feel free to chime in with any holes/problems you may find with the rules.)
With that, Good luck and have fun!
Last edited by Sixarfor on Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:51 am, edited 1 time in total.
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