The SR1 was first conceived in 2012 and has acted as an entry level for drivers wishing to race prototype equipment.
It will now undergo an upgrade courtesy of the XXR modifications, which have already been applied on Radical’s SR3 and SR10 fashions.
The adjustments embrace a brand new aerodynamic design within the type of a central LMP-inspired ‘fin’ and a brand new engine, the Technology 5 1340cc energy unit from Radical’s bespoke engine facility.
Reliability has additionally been improved, whereas different areas which were uprated embrace exterior gear place sensors for the gearbox, and a discount in mass for the connecting rods, crankshaft pins and the ignition system.
James Pinkerton, Radical Motorsport’s head of analysis and improvement in addition to a double Radical SR1 Cup champion, mentioned: “The SR1 will all the time be particular to me, as I’ve witnessed first-hand how approachable it’s for drivers desirous to take the step up of their racing careers.
Radical SR1 with XXR upgrades
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“When creating the Gen. 5 RPE engine, we needed to optimise its potential as a lot as doable, whereas staying true to what makes the SR1 so user-friendly.
“Though the entry-level racer, the SR1 XXR presents an excellent bundle with unparalleled efficiency for the cash, that may get you on the grid in a professionally administered race sequence.
“SR1 and SR3 fashions at present make up the vast majority of grids within the 12 Radical Cup championships world wide, with over 200 SR1s offered up to now.
“Racers with the SR1 XXR will nonetheless be eligible to race within the PRO SR1 courses of Radical Cup championships world wide, too.”
Joe Anwyll, Radical Motorsport CEO, added: “After the launch of SR3 XXR and SR10 XXR, it was solely proper to align the SR1 below the XXR banner too as, in any case, it has confirmed to be the pillar of our firm ethos – we make racers.”
The up to date SR1 XXR is offered to order now by way of Radical Motorsport’s world seller community, with manufacturing anticipated to start later this 12 months.
Radical SR1 with XXR upgrades
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