Swift 017.n
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| Category | Super Formula |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Swift Engineering |
| Predecessor | Lola B06/51 |
| Successor | Dallara SF14 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Length | 4,775 mm (188.0 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 960 mm (37.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Engine | Honda HR-09E/HR-10E or Toyota RV8K, 3.4 L (207 cu in), V8, , MR |
| Transmission | Ricardo |
| Weight | 670 kg (1,477.1 lb) (including driver) |
| Brakes | Carbon |
| Tyres | Bridgestone |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2009 Formula Nippon season |
| Last event | 2013 JAF Grand Prix |
The Swift 017.n was the sole racing car for the Super Formula (formerly: Formula Nippon) between 2009 and 2013. The initial FN09 version was upgraded for the 2013 season dubbed SF13.
Design
After many years of Lola Cars competition in Formula Nippon a new chassis was needed for the 2009 season. As early as 2007 American company Swift Engineering, headed by former Japanese racing driver Hiro Matsushita, was selected to provide the new racing car to all teams.[1] The Swift 017.n was designed by Swift Engineering chief designer Chris Norris. Dutch engineer Casper van der Schoot was the program director.[2] The car was initially intended to compete as of 2009 through 2011, however the run of the race car was extended through 2013.
The racecar was characterized by the distinctive exterior appearance. The dual wing design of the front wing and rearwing provided the car with 750 kg of downforce (in combination with the diffuser).[3] The car made its race debut at Fuji Speedway on April 5, 2009. Kohei Hirate scored the pole position as Benoît Tréluyer won the race.
Statistics
A total of 24 Swift 017.n chassis were built. In Formula Nippon 39 races were ran with the American built chassis.
References
- ^ "Swift Engineering, Inc. Selected as Formula Nippon Chassis Supplier". Swift Engineering. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "Swift 017.N". Racecar Engineering. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "Formula Nippon chassis built by American company Swift. Looks better than F1 car". Import Atlanta. Retrieved 2 April 2016.