Crawford SSC2K explained

Car Name:Crawford SSC2K[1] [2]
Category:SRP
Constructor:Crawford
Designer:Andy Scriven
Team:Doran Racing
Chassis:Carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb monocoque
Front Suspension:Double-wishbone, pushrod/rocker design, steering arm with camber and bump steer adjustments, blade adjustable anti-roll bars
Rear Suspension:Double-wishbone, pushrod/rocker design, blade adjustable anti-roll bars. Geometry options: roll center and anti-squat
Length:46501NaN1
Width:20001NaN1
Wheelbase:28801NaN1
Engine Name:Judd GV4[3]
Capacity:41NaN1
Configuration:32-valve, DOHC V8,
Turbo/Na:naturally-aspirated,
Engine Position:mid-mounted
Gearbox Name:Crawford-Gemini
Gears:6-speed
Type:sequential
Weight:9021NaN1
Tyres:Yokohama

The Crawford SSC2K is a purpose-built sports prototype race car, designed, developed and built by American manufacturer Crawford Composites, for the Grand American Road Racing Championship (later Rolex Sports Car Series), between 2001 and 2002.[4]

Background

For the 2001 Grand American Road Racing Championship season Crawford designed and built the Crawford SSC2K. The car was designed by Andy Scriven who joined Crawford in April 1999 after leaving Lola.[5] The GTP sports car was powered by a Judd V10 engine. The car was built for Kevin Doran's racing team, Doran Racing.[6] During the two years the car was contested the car was fitted with various different front end designs. The blunt nose suffered similar issues as experienced by the Reynard 2KQ, the airflow towards the rear end was disrupted. By 2002 Crawford followed Lola B2K/10's example with regard to the aerodynamic design. In the car's second season, the car scored its first win. At Virginia International Raceway Andy Wallace and Chris Dyson won the 500 km race.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mulsanne's Corner: 2001-2002 Crawford SSC2K. www.mulsannescorner.com.
  2. http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/crawford/autos/1403.php
  3. Web site: Mulsanne's Corner: Engine Developments Judd GV4 V10. www.mulsannescorner.com.
  4. Web site: Mulsanne's Corner: 2001-2002 Crawford SSC2K. www.mulsannescorner.com.
  5. Web site: Andy Scriven. LinkedIn. 21 June 2014.
  6. Web site: 2001-2002 Crawford SSC2K. Mulsanne's Corner.
  7. Web site: Crawford SSC2K. Racing Sports Cars. 20 June 2014.