Swift 008.a

Swift 008.a[1]
CategoryFormula Atlantic
ConstructorSwift Engineering
PredecessorSwift 007.i
SuccessorSwift 009.c
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque
SuspensionSteel wishbones, push-rod-actuated coil springs over shock absorbers
Axle track1,676 mm (66.0 in) (front)
1,549 mm (61.0 in) (rear)
Wheelbase2,642 mm (104.0 in)
EngineToyota 4A-GE 1.6 cc (0.1 cu in) L4 mid-engined
TransmissionHewland 5-speed sequential manual
Power240 hp (180 kW)
Weight~ 1,100 lb (499.0 kg)[2]
FuelVP Racing Fuels 102-RON Unleaded gasoline
TyresYokohama
Competition history
Debut1998

The Swift 008.a is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and built by American company Swift Engineering, for use in the Formula Atlantic spec-series, between 1998 and 2001. It was powered by a naturally aspirated 1.6 L (98 cu in) Toyota 4A-GE four-cylinder engine, producing 240 hp (180 kW), which drove the rear wheels through a 5-speed Hewland NST sequential gearbox. It was succeeded by the 014.a in 2002.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Swift 008.a". Retrieved 20 June 2022.
  2. ^ "1998 Swift 008.a". www.race-cars.com. 31 March 2022.
  3. ^ "1998 Swift 008/014 Formula Atlantic".
  4. ^ "Swift 08 / 14 Formula Atlantic". racecarsdirect.com. 24 October 2023.
  5. ^ Armanios, Erian; Reeder, James (October 20, 2004). American Society for Composites / American Society for Testing And Materials Committee D30: Nineteenth Technical Conference. DEStech Publications, Inc. ISBN 9781932078442 – via Google Books.