Swift 014.a explained

Swift 014.a
Category:Formula Atlantic
Constructor:Swift Engineering
Predecessor:Swift 011.c
Successor:Swift 016.a
Chassis:Carbon fiber/Epoxy prepreg monocoque with honeycomb core
Suspension:Steel wishbones and cast-aluminum uprights
Engine Name:Toyota 4A-GE or Mazda MZR[1] [2]
Capacity:NaN1NaN1
Configuration:L4
Engine Position:mid-engined
Gearbox Name:Hewland
Gears:5-speed
Type:sequential manual
Weight:~ 12751NaN1[3]
Fuel:VP Racing Fuels 102-RON Unleaded gasoline
Tyres:Cooper
Debut:2002

The Swift 014.a is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and built by American company Swift Engineering, for the Formula Atlantic spec-series, between 2002 and 2005. It was powered by a naturally aspirated Toyota 4A-GE, but also used a Mazda MZR. This drove the rear wheels through a 5-speed Hewland sequential gearbox. It was eventually succeeded by the 016.a in 2006.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2002 Swift 014 Mazda 2.0. HARTek. Automotive. HARTek Automotive.
  2. Web site: PM-18 Mazda MZR 2.0 Race Engine History and Development. 20 June 2022.
  3. Web site: Atlantic Series Swift 014/Mazda MZR Announcement. www.racefrp.com.
  4. Web site: Swift 014 Formula Atlantic Car Available. www.linkedin.com.
  5. ChampCar Technology Application in the Swift Atlantic Racecar. Mark. Page. Tom. Huschilt. Chris. Norris. Neil. Roberts. May 1, 2003. AutoTechnology. 3. 3. 60–63. Springer Link. 10.1007/BF03246775.
  6. Web site: Development of the Swift 014.a Racecar for the CART Toyota Atlantic Championship Series. Tom. Huschilt. Chris. Norris. Neil. Roberts. Mark. Page. December 2, 2002. trid.trb.org.
  7. Web site: Development of the Swift 014.a Racecar for the CART Toyota Atlantic Championship Series. Tom. Huschilt. Chris. Norris. Neil. Roberts. Mark. Page. December 2, 2002. www.sae.org.