The 2010/11 Formula Student again saw a rollercoaster ride for the team members of Cardiff Racing. Having gone through the mire in recent seasons, hopes were high as the understanding of the temperamental Aprilia SXV 550 improved. This optimism was shown in the investment in two brand new engines that were to be charged with powering CR07 and in house dynamometer work was swiftly underway to ensure its performance and reliability. Elsewhere the focus was on weight saving, taking inspiration from the Colin Chapman ideology that while “adding power makes you faster on the straights… subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere.” This was achieved by simplifying designs, avoiding over engineering, whilst keep safety at the forefront.
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