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RC Cup



Built in 2004 by Nogaro Technologies for a French one-make championship, the RC Cup runs on a hybrid fuel of Diesel and Diester (a bio-fuel based on vegetable oil methylic ester from Rapeseed).

ChassisHybrid sheet aluminium monocoque/steel spaceframe
Engine
ModelPeugeot DW12 TED4 2.2 HDi
PreparationSolution F
Type4-cylinder in-line, DOHC, 4VPC, turbocharged diesel with particle-filter
Capacity2168 cc
Bore x Stroke85.00 x 96.00 mm
Max Power178 HP @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque380 Nm
Redline4500 rpm
Fuel SystemBosch VE Common Rail direct injection.
Lubrication SystemWet-sump, Total Activa oil.
MaterialsCast-iron block, aluminium alloy head
Transmission
LayoutMid-transverse engine, rear-wheel drive
Gearbox6-speed PSA,sequential shift
ClutchDual dry ceramic-metallic plate
Other
SuspensionDouble wishbones, coil-over-dampers.
Brakes310 mm vented discs, Brembo four-pot calipers.
Wheels8 x 18” Team Dynamics aluminium alloy.
TyresMichelin S9B 21-65-18 (dry-slicks), Michelin T04 20-65-18 rain tyres.
SteeringRack-and-pinion
Dimensions
Length4300 mm
Width1800 mm
Height1100 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm
Front track1600 mm
Rear track1500 mm
Weight800 kg (dry)
Fuel Cell60 litres


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