In the world of motor racing “Unlimited” means “anything can. Unlike the other tracks (NASCAR, Indy Car, F1, etc.) Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Unlimited Class gives participants the right to create all kinds of cars with which to conquer the mountain without limitation, for tires, weight or power. With this in mind, Rhys Millen Racing produces new car in Le Mans style weighing 840 kg. Driven by the 4.1-liter V6 engine with supercharged Hyundai Lambda. According to the team to gain a competitive power / weight ratio engine should provide 675 h.p. Initial tests show that the unit is capable of 750 hp. The car has a streamlined body made of carbon fiber and active rear wing. It contributes to reduce drag on the straights and increase stability in cornering and braking. In other types of events active wings are prohibited. “We do this car,” said Milan. “It will have aerodynamic bodywork, traction tires Toyo Proxy and the power and durability of engine Hyundai. Just this kit I need to improve my record. ” Hyundai Genesis PM580 will use an active center differential that can transmit from 10 to 100 percent of torque to the front wheels. This is important because the race route passes to the land of asphalt pavement and back several times and so Genesis PM580 will be able to adapt to the characteristics of long distance 12.42 miles.
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