Super 1600

Super 1600 (often: S1600 ) is a class in rallying, which is to be found especially in national championships. In addition, however in the Rally World Youth Championship (formerly JWRC ). Each automobile manufacturer, which has a road registered vehicle in the assortment that meets the requirements is theoretically able to provide a competitive car for the Super 1600 class. The regulations were designed in 2000 by the FIA ​​(Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile ) and in 2001 the first competition was held. The Super 1600 is designed especially for newcomers to the scene and to young drivers may offer a means to be able to participate in international events - later possibly also on the World Rally Championship.

Technical details

Rules

As in most removed from the FIA homologation classes is also required for the Super 1600 cars, after which appropriate road -approved vehicles may be changed in the regulations - but only within the constraints of the regulations. The amendments permit, for example, modified or completely new components to the engine, transmission, suspension, bodywork, etc. In the Super 1600 regulations means " suitable " a car with only one driven axle ( front wheel drive ) and a 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a maximum of 1600 cc (no turbo ). In Homologationszeitraum the vehicle into series production must be or previously been in series production. The direct Contribute a manufacturer ( factory team ) is responsible for the attainment of homologation not mandatory. When using so-called production cars in motor sport, the use of the vehicles by independent teams or designers is common. In some cases, also officially supported development programs to experienced motorsport teams are released. Examples: The Citroen C2 has been developed by the manufacturer; the Ford Fiesta was added at M-Sport in order; and the Opel Corsa in turn was independently developed without the cooperation of General Motors.

Modifications

In the rally cars sequential gearbox with a maximum of 6 forward gears are permitted. Similarly, the motor unit (with the exception of the engine block and cylinder head ) changed. Restrictions here are a maximum of 230 hp and a volume on the exhaust of 100 dB at 4500 rpm. As in the provisos of the World Rally Cars is to strengthen with a roll cage in the Super 1600 required a standard body for competition use. In addition, changes to the body must be made in order to make the vehicle, for example, wider and improve aerodynamics. The weight of a competing car is at a minimum of 980 kg. However, if motor is used with only 2 valves per cylinder, a lower limit of 920 kg is observed. In most cases outweigh the vehicles so about 50 - 100 kg less like the series version. A 1.6 liter Citroen C2 for example, weighs 1055 kg.

Homologation cars

Super 1600 vehicles, which participate at national and international level competitions are:

  • Citroen C2
  • Suzuki Swift
  • Citroen Saxo
  • Renault Clio
  • Suzuki Ignis
  • Fiat Punto
  • Ford Puma
  • Ford Fiesta
  • VW Polo

Related Articles

  • Super 2000
  • Rally Junior World Championship
  • World Rally Car
  • Group A
  • Group N

Credentials

  • Rallying
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