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WesBank V8 Supercars are based on the American Trans-Am car which is purpose built for road course racing. The performance figures below show that this formula boasts the fastest racing saloon cars in South Africa today.
Performance:
WesBank V8 Supercars are capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kph in 3.10 seconds and posting quarter-mile time of 10.8 seconds at 215 kph. Top speed is approaching 300 kph on extended straight-aways and lateral acceleration is 1.8g. Braking capability is 120 kph to 0 kph in 40 metres.
Eligibility:
Touring sedans and grand touring production sports cars produced in quantities of at least 1000 units per annum anywhere in the world. Convertibles are not eligible for competition. Models competing in the series include Ford Mustang, Jaguar XKR,Chevrolet Corvette, Camaro, Lumina SS and Opel Astra.
Bodies:
The recognisable external features of the manufacturer's make and model must be retained while providing the necessary safety and performance modifications. The body is made of composites including carbon fibre, kevlar and fibreglass. The fitting of a front spoiler and a rear wing is permitted.
Chassis:
All the cars utilise a purpose built tube-frame chassis with front engine and rear wheel drive. The maximum wheel base is 2625 mm and the maximum width is2050 mm.
Front Suspension:
Only basic double wishbone type front suspension incorporating coil over shocks may be used.
Rear Suspension:
Only basic type live solid axle, three and four bar link, with radius rods running parallel, lateral location by Watt's linkage and coil over shock is permitted. All cars must use a Detroit locker-type rear differential.
Wheels/Tyres:
Wheels are three-piece modular aluminium, 16 inches in diameter. Tyres are controlled and only GoodYear Eagle racing tyres are permitted. The tyres are 13 inches wide on the front and 14 inches wide at the rear. Cold pressure settings are typically 1.5 bar front and 1.0 bar rear. Tyre temperature during the race is ideally between 80 and 90 degrees C.
Engine:
The engine must be a product of the corporation of the make of car being used in competition. The engine must be based on a series production car V8 engine. Maximum capacity for 8 cylinder 2-valve engines is 6 litres and 8 cylinder multi-valve engines is 5.0 litres. Turbo-charging and supercharging is prohibited. The 8 cylinder 2-valve engines produce 450KW @ 7500 RPM and 680NM of torque @ 550 RPM.
Transmission:
JERICO - Four forward speeds and a reverse.
Weight:
The base weight is 1150 kilograms.