Yamaha has introduced us to the R1DT Dirt Car Prototype. The car is still in the concept stage of development. However, we had a chance to get an up-close and personal look at what they have developed so far. The very first prototypes – six in total – were brought to Eagle Raceway in Nebraska.
We have a bunch of close-up shots from today’s event in the gallery!
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Some of the specs listed include:
Engine:
Engine Type – 998cc Liquid-cooled inline 4 cylinder DOHC; 16 valves
Bore x Stroke – 79.0mm x 50.9mm
Compression Ratio – 13.0:1
Fuel Delivery – Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Ignition – TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Transmission – 6-speed w/ multiplate slipper clutch
Final Drive – Chain
Chassis:
Suspension / Front – Unequal length a-arm suspension adjustable for camber and camber gain rate
-Fox 2.0 threaded body adjustable coil over shock front suspension stroke is 6.0 in.
Suspension / Rear – Unequal length a-arm suspension adjustable for camber and camber gain rate
-Fox 2.0 threaded body adjustable shocks 6.0 in suspension stroke .875 dia adjustable sway bar
Brakes / Front – Wilwood billet 2 piston calipers on a 10.0 in. rotors adjustable for front to rear bias
Brakes / Rear – Single 4 piston Wilwood caliper center mounted on a 10.0 in. rotors adjustable for front to rear bias
Tire / Front Left – Hoosier 8/22.5 – 13
Tire / Front Right – Hoosier 8/23.0 – 13
Tire / Rear Left – Hoosier 76.0/10.0 – 13 or 78.0/10.0 – 13
Tire / Rear Right – Hoosier 80.0/10.0 – 13
Dimensions:
L x W x H – 140.0 in x 73.0 in x 52.25 in
Wheelbase – 81.0 in
Fuel Capacity – 3.0 gal poly fuel cell w/ anti-slosh foam integrated pump fuel guage and roll over valve
Wet Weight – 1200 lb (Approx.)
Because this is still in the developmental stage, no pricing has been set at this time.
We will have much more of the story behind the R1DT Dirt Car Prototype from Yamaha here at Circle Track in the coming days. Be sure to stay tuned!
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