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2009 Fuoss 01 Lightweight Trackcar Review

October 2008
Filed under: MISC Car News | MISC Headlines
After more intensively, nearly five-year development and test work can Dipl. Ing. Dieter Fuoß now in the first quarter 2009 with the distribution its Fuoss 01 begin. The single-seat vehicle is propelled 400 ccm Suzuki DOHC engine, which accelerates the 300 kg light vehicle on 145 km/h by a 43PS strong. By the deep emphasis, the direct steering element and the centric seating position the single-seater a very sporty driving pleasure mediates. Disc brakes in front and in the back, OZ of light alloy wheels with 195er tyre as well as a sequenzielles 5-Gang transmission are further technical details.

Consciously done without cover. All materials, switch and instruments of the by hand manufactured vehicle are water resistant. The high-quality GRP body provides on the one hand for protection from dirt and exhibits on the other hand a low air resistance. Fuoß by the way offers for each vehicle an individual lacquer finish after customer's request. The exclusivity is guaranteed by the small series of only 10 vehicles, planned in 2009.

For the certified sport vehicle a driving licence of the class becomes B (early class 3) needed. Favorable tax rates and insurance premiums as well as in test trips of determined Spritverbrauch of under 5 litres on 100 kilometers keep maintenance costs of the vehicle offered for 29.000, - to euros low.

Power supply unit
A 2 cylinder four-cycle petrol engine
Two obenliegende cam shafts
A balance wave
Water cooling
Dry sump lubrication
Capacity: 398 cm ³
Drilling: 90 mm
Stroke: 62.6 mm
Compression: 11,3: 1
Four valves
Mikuni equal printing carburetor
Achievement: 43 HP with 8.500 min-1
Max torque: 40 Nm with 5.700 min-1
sequential 5-speed transmission with reverse gear
Engine and transmissions form a compact aggregate

Framework/chassis
robust lattice tubing framework
Central engine building method
Front wheel suspension: over double triangle wishbones with a fully adjustable Öhlins shock strut per side
Rear wheel suspension: over a rocker and a fully adjustable Öhlins central shock strut

Sport steering wheel
Full bowl seat adjustably
Suspender belt of point of four

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