Formula LGB Hyundai

Formula LGB Hyundai is a single seater, open wheel class in motorsport in India launched in 2006 by LGB with Hyundai being the Engine supplier. The cars are powered by 1.4 liter Indian built Hyundai Accent engines in the entry level JK Road Racing National Championship series. This car along with Formula LGB Swift can be considered as an Indian equivalent of Europe’s Formula Ford series, where it is void of aerodynamic aids like wings. This series is one of the starter formula series to enable karting drivers step into Formula Car.<!-- Unsourced image removed: -->

Name

LGB denotes L.G. Balakrishnan Brothers,the manufacturers of Rolon Chains and Sprockets. LGB is the parent company of Super Speeds that designs constructs the cars. Hyundai is named for the engine supplier.

Engine

The engine is supplied by Hyundai India Ltd. The engine is a stock version of the 1.5 L 16-valve DOHC Alpha I4, 101 hp (75 kW) used in Indian-built Hyundai Accent Viva. The engine and gearbox are mounted longitudinal in the car. This also Hyundai’s first involvement into Formula Car racing as an engine supplier.

Chassis

The chassis is a steel space frame monocoque using square seamless steel tubes.The Chassis frame design is very similar to the Formula LGB Swift frame but longer than by 100&nbsp;mm to improve straightline stability. Tyres are grooved racing slicks supplied by JK Tyres motorsports division.

The Exterior panels are made out of composite fire retardant FRP......
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