The Enstone GP L22 is an FC1 racing car designed by Enstone GP to compete in the FC1 2014 Season. Technically, the car at the launch featured a unique, asymmetric twin tusk nose cone, the team's attempt to get as much air as possible underneath the nose cone while complying with the changed regulations that mandate a low nose cone.
The rear end of the car was more conventional, even though it was also the only car to have its exhaust pipe not on the centreline of the car, but rather moved slightly to the right to make room for the curved single central pillar.
Enstone GP ran its car during the two remaining tests at Bahrain before the season, but soon found it unreliable, mostly due to the troubled Ren engine. The car was often sidelined while the team and its engine supplier were fixing software bugs. Two engine fires during the final test also severely cut running short and left a lot of questions before going to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.
Though aerodynamically sound, the brake-by-wire programming issues coupled with the powerful new engines make this one of the most challenging cars in the field to drive.
Specifications
Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Ren V6
Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pull rod operated torsion springs and transverse-mounted damper units mounted inside the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights
Brakes: Carbon - Carbon. Calipers.
Electronics: Standard electronic control unit
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell
Transmission
Gearbox: Eight-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts
Powertrain
Designation:FC1-2014
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Bosch direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Total horsepower: Approximately over 600hp (ICE) + 160hp (ERS)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg
Best Lap Times
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