It’s good news for all race enthusiasts. The MRF Formula 1600
race car is here.
India’s catching up fast with developed nations. Indians have been proving their gut for speed here and abroad. Narain Karthikeyan has been doing us proud with his successive victories.
The launch of the race car here is truly fodder for excitement. Budding race car enthusiasts can now train in a genuine race car. The MRF Formula 1600 is manufactured by British-based motorsports firm Elan Motorsports Technologies (EMI) and is currently priced at Rs.15 lakh. It will be powered by a 155 bhp 1.6-liter 16-valve Ford Duratec engine which is currently used across the world in small race cars. The lightweight engine enables better throttle for the car.
The car will undergo critical tests during February for power and performance after which it will be assembled in the country and released to the public. It’s expected to be ready before the coming year’s Indian National Racing Championship where MRF plans to launch 10 of these in the event.
Labels: All-season tyres rule the Indian cars, British, Formula 1 racing, Narain Karthikeyan
All-season tyres, as the name suggests, are capable of slogging in all climatic conditions. These tyres are designed and made out of sustainable materials so that they can be used all-through the year. All-season tyre designs are complex compared to those of summer tyres because of the longer block-edge for frost handling and more sipes to enable efficient braking and driving-control by maximizing the outcome of the rim. These tyres offer good traction for varying road conditions without much tread wear-out and tyre noise.
Performance tyres are those tyres on which we can see the markings “H”, “S”, and “Z”. These markings suggest that the tyres stay together up-to the speed of 130mph, 112mph, and 149 mph respectively. Compared to ordinary tyres these tyres execute really well. They are safe, have good traction, respond faster, and turn better. These tyres synchronize well with advanced technologies like an
anti-lock braking system (ABS) and sensitive steering. Performance tyres feature a firm side-wall and a nylon cap over steel belts to ensure safety during high speeds. These tyres are relatively safe and stop well during sudden braking.
Labels: All-season tyres rule the Indian cars, Sustainable materials, traction
