supporter information project hill climb race car 2012/2013

SUPPORTER INFORMATION
PROJECT HILL CLIMB RACE CAR 2012/2013
SLK 340 JUDD
PROJEKT & BASIS
With the help of the latest CAD and FEM construction methods and production
technologies like CAM and CNC we are currently re-designing an automobile
modified mainly for international Hillclimb races in category E1. It will be totally
unique and will set a new benchmark in its field. The fascination of these prototype touring cars is increasing constantly. In summary this new power-package
will be built in the silhouette of a Mercedes Benz SLK.
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The base:
Due to the desired and necessary requirements in
hillclimb sport with regards to handling and agility
(wheelbase), the recent SLK class R172 out of the current
Mercedes-Benz product range is really the only way to go
when success is the aim.
The car:
The recent E1 regulations allow us, unique in the touring
car scene, to make big changes in chassis and aerodynamics. A completely removable front, a closed under-floor,
an extensive front splitter and the front and rear diffusor
complete the aerodynamic package.
The design is tending towards the Mercedes Benz SLS
GT3 of the FIA GT3 Series. In terms of style our car will
not rank at all behind the factory made cars.
Production time:
To reduce the production time two chassis are required
for parallel buildups. One is for creating the later racing
1st prototype and a second to assist with the manufacturing of all the exterior structure carbon parts. It is planned
to bring the car into action during 2013.
MASCHINE & VISION
Weight:
780kg incl. 5 Liter Fuel, IAW Reglement
The power plant
The V8 Engine has been developed in the UK by the English based company Judd. The indication of performance
for this designed-on-purpose typ DB race engine is at
about 610BHP, 430Nm of Torque and weighing not more
than 115kg.
Transmission: Transaxle Hewland TMT
Recommended
max. Engine torque
320 lb.ft = 44 kg/m
Weight (Aluminium)
49.5 kg
Magnesium
42 kg
LubricationPump
Differential
TPT powerflow
Gear Selection
Semi-Auto or Manual sequential
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Specification
Engine
Judd V8, 3.4l, 610 BHP
Gearbox
Hewland Transaxle with integrated paddle shift and limited slip
Clutch
Sachs automatic RPM controlled centrifugal dual plated
Paddleshift high end Megaline Paddle-Shift System
Suspension double A-arm, KW-Competition 3-way, Coil over
Wheels
BBS monobloc, Front: 10×18/ Rear 13×18
Brakes
carbon fiber reinforced ceramic monoblock disc, Teves Race-ABS
Elektronic
Bodykit
Exhaust system
Chassis
Weight
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Cosworth/ Pectel ECU, Display, Logger, Power Module,
camera system
Floßmann, closed underfloor, Aero efficiency L/D>2:1,
Fx>6500N@150 mp/h
Inconel 8in1 Tubi Style
modified sheet metal body with integral reinforced
rollcage in accordance with international E1 Reglement
780kg incl. 5 Liter Fuel, IAW Reglement
SHIFT SYSTEM
Clutch:
The torque produced by the engine is transmitted to and
so controlled via an all-new masterpiece of engineering.
The Sachs Race Engineering Anti-Stall Clutch is a centrifugal force based working system which allows running
very smooth starts right at the Grip level and have it only
controlled by the driver’s right foot.
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Paddle shift:
The Bavarian high tech company Megaline racing electronics is a guarantee for reliable steering wheel mounted
shift systems for many teams in international endurance
Racing. Also proven in Hill climbing, the OEMII System
is one of the most advanced paddle shift system on the
market. Megaline racing electronics have scored 10 Le
Mans Victory’s unequivocally proving the quality, reliability and durability.
Method of working
Shifttimes
Overall weight
Digital Interfaces
Mechanical interfaces
Paddles
pneumatic, closed loop
<25ms
2800gram
CAN Bus
Autosport connectors and Aeroquip fitting
Hall-effect contactless
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TECHNOLOGY
Front- and Rear Suspension
In-house designed double A-arm Kinematics special
developed medium travel upside down coilover shocks
from KW Competition. Fine-tuning to be performed on a
F1 7-post rig.
Body kit
All the ultra-lightweight body parts are made of carbon
and carbon hybrids, developed in modern wind tunnel
facilities by well experienced engineers. The aim is to develop and produce a state of the art which will include:
Uprights
All in-house CAD designed, FEM stress analysed, fabricated and welded out of aero spec steel.
removable complete front section
splitter plus front middle and rear undertray
doors
rear quarter panels
tailgate
specially made bonded monobloc Hardtop
rear diffusor
rear bumper
Brakes
Ultra low weight carbon fiber reinforced ceramic monoblock brake discs from the Munich located specialist
Sicom resulting in extremely low unsprung mass. The
braking force is controlled by the motorsport proven ABSsystem, manufactured by the German company Teves.
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Auxiliary parts
Parts like engine- and steering column mounts will be
designed initially with the aid of CAD software, then
reviewed and further developed via CAM-software
in preparation for the final stage, the CNC machining
production process.
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Electronic
An extensive very high quality electronic package supplied by Cosworth electronics (former PI / Pectel) containing a colored display, state of the art engine control ecu,
contactless central power distribution module and a dual
HD camera system are incorporated. Further comprehensive ecu functions like the latest traction control, onboard
paddle shift system as well as data logging of various
chassis parameters complete the package.
SAFETY
Safety cage
The chassis and roll cage mix can best be described as a
flamboyant intersecting hybrid structure which with no
doubts is one of the most sophisticated of its kind. Based
on a lightened sheet metal chassis, all the suspension
points are integrated into the tubular system. All TIG
welded and positioned on a special developed jig system
providing 100% accuracy and stiffness. More than 30
years of designing and producing motorsport cages and
a total amount of 1800h are here condensed into an
absolute masterpiece.
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Safety Seat
The fibrework`s seat system is a unique non-bracket
version, holding the driver safely in position like in a nest.
Its low down sportscar like driving position is originally
developed for endurance racing, is very comfortable and
adheres to the latest highly demanding FIA WRC rules.
DRIVER & TARGETS
Reto Meisel
Born: 17. September 1970
Motorsport since 1989
Achievements:1993..................4. Rank Touring Cars Swiss Hill Climb Championship
1996..................Vice-Champion Special-Touring Cars Interswiss
1997..................Vice-Champion Special-Touring Cars Interswiss
1998..................Champion Special-Touring Cars Interswiss
1999 - 2001.......German Hill Climb Champion
2002..................Swiss Champion „Coupe der Schweizer Berge“
2003..................Swiss Hill Climb Trophy Champion
2004..................sporadic racing / Build up the 190 RM1 V8
2006..................Testyear with the 190 RM1 V8 / tests in Italy, Sicily and Germany
2007..................German Hill Climb Touring Cars Champion
2008..................German Hill Climb Touring Cars Vice-Champion
2009..................German Hill Climb Touring Cars Champion
2011..................German Hill Climb Touring Cars Champion
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190 RM1 V8
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sporting targets
The most important goal is to participate and attempt to win at the most famous hillclimb race in the world. The
‚Pikes Peak international hillclimb’ or ‚race to the clouds‘ is held annually since 1916 in Colorado making it the oldest
race in the world without brakes. In July 2012 this race was contested on fully paved roads for the first time and so
created the first step to really validate the participation of the European high-end hillclimb race cars. The required car
profile has changed from a rallycross based competition car to the typical build European hillcimb machine.
All going well and after a successful first year, it is wished to participate at Pikes peak in the following season. Particularly interesting will be to compete against the favourites, especially the factory teams like Hyundai and Suzuki,
who already have quite a lot of experience on the pikes peak hill.
On fully paved roads this was a completely new challenge to the current competitors levelling the playing field somewhat between themselves and the highly experienced Europeans who brought with them cars already fine tuned in
this environment.
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Public Relations and Media
Next to several more time- attack events (USA) for promotional use, a ride on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is
planned. The current lap record could be an ultimate goal. The car will also be presented on events like SEMA, PRI,
Essen Motor Show and the Geneva international motor show. The project will be supported a privately own, bilingual
website and blog. There will also be HD video broadcasts and TV-coverage.
contact
Hauptstrasse 47
CH-5316 Leuggern
phone +41 56 268 70 85
mobil +41 79 404 23 82
info@meisel-motorsport.ch
www.meisel-motorsport.ch
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DRIVER
Reto Meisel
ENGINEERS
Martin Burmeister
Daniele Piazza
Daniel Arigoni
Reto Meisel
Philipp Rupprecht
Daniel Petzold
MECHANICS
Martin Burmeister
Rene Meisel
Sonja Knutti
Matthias Schneider
Dieter Lüscher
Kevin Huber
Peter Glauser
MEDIA - PR:
Wolfgang Maringer
Fabian Weingart
Anke Stähli
ADMINISTRATION
LOGISTICS
Sonja Knutti
CATERING
Corinne Wolfer
TECHNICAL PARTNER
KW Automotive GmbH
Avon Tyres
Valvoline
König
BBS
Lockid
Megaline
Fibreworks
Flossmann
Heinz Baumgartner AG
Hewland
Judd
Cosworth Electronics
Stock flight systems
Tubi style
Daimler
Revox
Sachs Race
CP-Autosport
Sicom Brakes
SUPPORTER
Carlsson
Hans Erne Metallbau
F+L System AG
car4you (Schweiz) AG
Vögele AG Haustechnik Sanitär
Race-Inn Kartbahn
Team Meisel Motorsport,
Supporter-Club
Revox
MEDIA-PARTNER
Automobil Revue
Speedweek
Motorsport aktuell
AfIT Buergi & Partner
Avon Tyres
Hillclimbfans
RaceMedia.at