Pro Formula Mazda Race Car Overview

The Pro Formula Mazda is a high-tech open-wheel car with carbon fiber chassis, fully-adjustable suspension and 6-speed no-lift-shift sequential gearbox. All cars were upgraded at the start of the 2009 season with improved aerodynamics, suspension, brakes and engine.

Chassis

• Carbon fiber composite built to FIA standards.  Three manufacturers have built chassis, the most recent being Crawford Composites.
• Headrest/side head restraint, compatible with HANS device.  Built to FIA standards.

Engine

• • Mazda “Renesis” Wankel engine
• 79 cu. In / 1.3-liter
• 260 horsepower (194kW)  @ 8,600 rpm
• Electronic fuel injection
• Compression ration 10:1
• Dry sump oiling system
• MoTeC encrypted ECU including rev limiter, pit speed limiter, traction control, fuel trim
• On-board starter

Transaxle

• Hewland 6-speed sequential transaxle with reverse
• Electronic 'No Lift' shift

Fuel

• 19-gallon / 72 liter FIA-approved fuel cell
• 100 octane racing fuel supplied by VP fuels

Weight

• 1070 lb / 495 kg  dry
• 1335 lb / 605 kg  minimum ready-to-race with fuel and driver

Dimensions

• Wheelbase - 100.5 in. / 2.552 meters
• Front track - 61.5 in. / 1.653 meters
• Rear track - 58.5 in. / 1.485 meters

Steering

• Manual / rack and pinion

Tires

• Goodyear Eagle radial racing slicks and rain tires, manufactured by Goodyear for Star Mazda

Wheels

• BBS forged alloy / center lock nut
• Diameter - 13 in. / 33.02 cm
• Width – Front: 9 in. / 22.86 cm Rear:  11 in. / 27.94 cm

Suspension

• Inboard pushrod
• 5-way adjustable shock absorbers manufactured by Ohlins
• Adjustable rear sway bar
• Cockpit-adjustable front sway bar

Brakes

• Cockpit adjustable bias
• 4-pot alloy calipers by Alcon
• Vented, floating steel discs
• Racing brake pads by Performance Friction

Wings

• Front / Rear – dual-plane, carbon fiber, externally adjustable

Data Acquisition System

• MoTec ADL2