Technical Specs
The original 1990 Akron Zips Racing car placed 15th out of 42 entries in its first competition at Formula SAE Michigan.
FIRST ZIPS RACING CAR - 1990
General
- Weight: 750 lbs.
- Power: Approximately 50 horsepower
- Torque: Not measured
- Top Speed: Approximately 80 mph
- Acceleration from 0-60 mph: Not measured
- Maximum lateral acceleration: 1.05 G’s continuous
- Tires: Goodyear
Engine
- 1989 Suzuki GSXR600
- Equal length header pipes
- Equal length intake runners with an aluminum intake manifold
- Keihin carburetor
Chassis
- 1” outer diameter 1020 DOM steel of various wall thicknesses
Aerodynamics
- No aerodynamic downforce devices
Suspension
- Double A-arm
- Direct-acting coilover dampers at all four corners
- Lighten Ford Pinto front spindles on the front
- Volkswagen Rabbit modified half shafts and modified front bearing carriers in the rear
Brakes
- Two 1989 Suzuki GSXR600 front calipers in the front
- One Honda CB900 front caliper in the rear mounted on the differential
- Fixed still discs
- Volkswagen Rabbit tandem master cylinder
Drivetrain
- Chain driven
- Volkswagen Rabbit open differential
Electronics
- 1989 Suzuki GSXR600 OE electronic ignition system
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