1999 Seat Formula Concept

The engine is mounted centrally on an aluminium chassis, built using the most advanced technology. The aluminium extrusions are linked, not welded, in order to create maximum rigidity and strength with minimum weight.

The whole structure is enclosed in a form-hugging body of composite materials. The Formula is equipped with active aerodynamic and cooling systems: the rear spoiler rises automatically above 50 km/h, increasing road-grip, whilst the front air intakes are adjustable to optimise cooling.

In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	Turbocharged Inline-4
valvetrain	5 Valves / Cyl
displacement	2000 cc / 122.0 in³
power	177 kw / 237.4 bhp @ 5800 rpm
specific output	118.7 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	295 nm / 217.6 ft lbs @ 2100 rpm
front tires	205/45 R20
rear tires	255/35 R20
f brake size	mm / in
r brake size	mm / in
front wheels	F 50.8 x 19.0 cm / 20.0 x 7.5 in
rear wheels	R 50.8 x 22.9 cm / 20.0 x 9.0 in
curb weight	900 kg / 1984 lbs
wheelbase	2523 mm / 99.3 in
front track	1520 mm / 59.8 in
rear track	1486 mm / 58.5 in
length	3943 mm / 155.2 in
width	1758 mm / 69.2 in
height	1152 mm / 45.4 in
transmission	6-Speed Sequential
gear ratios	:1
top speed	~235 kph / 146.0 mph
0 – 60 mph	~4.7 seconds