Formula Nippon chassis built by American company Swift. Looks better than F1 car.

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http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/Swift4.jpg?t=1262459970
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/Swift2.jpg?t=1262459976
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/Swift1.jpg?t=1262459960
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/Swift3.jpg?t=1262459974
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/swift7.jpg?t=1262459964
http://i429.photobucket.com/albums/qq16/EJ25RUN/swift6.jpg?t=1262459968

2009-2011 Chassis Specification

Swift 017.n
http://www.f-nippon.co.jp/fn/outline/outline_img/outline_topimg02.jpg

Manufacturer - Swift
Overall width mm 2000
Overall height mm 950
Bodywork width mm 1600
Front wing width mm 1900
Rear wing width mm 1150
Weight kg 670 including driver
Fuel tank capacity liter 135
Gear box - Paddle
Brake disc - Carbon
Fornt tyres - 265/55R13
Rear tyres - 325/45R13
Downforce kg 750


Engine Specification.

Toyota RV8K
http://www.f-nippon.co.jp/fn/outline/outline_img/outline_img03a.jpg

600+ hp at 10,300 rpm (based on Toyota IRL engine block), 3.4 litre displacement, 10,700 rpm "overtake" rpm, claimed weight 120 kg.

Honda HR09E
http://www.f-nippon.co.jp/fn/outline/outline_img/outline_img03b.jpg

600+ hp at 10,300 rpm (based on Honda IRL engine block), 3.4 litre displacement, 10,700 rpm "overtake" rpm, claimed weight 120 kg.

[dazn]

looks a lot like the 16a, just new front wing elements and rear wing.
the side pods still look goofy.
are they saying its a brand new chassis and design or jus a continuation of the 16?

I miss the Lolas and Reynards. I worked on a 99 Lola/Mugen FN for a bit, loved that car.

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looks a lot like the 16a, just new front wing elements and rear wing.
the side pods still look goofy.
are they saying its a brand new chassis and design or jus a continuation of the 16?

I miss the Lolas and Reynards. I worked on a 99 Lola/Mugen FN for a bit, loved that car.

Here's what was written on Swift's site...

Swift Engineering, Inc. Selected as Formula Nippon Chassis Supplier
Contact:
Chris Norris / Swift Engineering, Inc. / 949-492-6608 ext.277 / [email protected]

San Clemente, California – USA August 2007 - Swift Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce the next generation race car for the Formula Nippon Racing Series. The new racing chassis dubbed 017.n is a clean sheet design with futuristic styling and performance improvements to supply the Japanese based racing series for competition 2009-2011.

I assume they used developments from the 014 and 016's on the 017.

Racecar engineering article from Dec 07
http://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/other/168828/swift-017-n-formula-nippon.html