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Feb 22, 2012 | 01:35pm PST
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PLATFORM
CT9A
WHEELBASE
2625mm (103.3in)
LENGTH
4535mm (178.5in)
WIDTH
1770mm (69.7in)
HEIGHT
1450mm (57.1in)
CURB WEIGHT (est)
1256kg (2770lb)
ENGINE
Mitsubishi 4G63 2.2L Cosworthâ„¢ long block
86mm x 94mm (2184cc - 2.2L)
High Boost Pressure
3000mbar (43.51psi)
Fuel
Ethanol E85
Power Output
600whp (est.)
Crankshaft : Cosworth
Connecting Rods : Cosworth
Main Studs : Cosworth H-11 Tool Steel 11mm
Camshafts : Cosworth 290-11.5IN / 290-11.5EX
Cam Gears : HKS Adjustable Cam Gears
Valves / Valvesprings / Spring Retainers : Cosworth Ultra High Rev Dual Spring Kit
Head Gasket : Cosworth 87mm x 1.3mm Metal Stopper Gasket
Head Studs : Cosworth H-11 Tool Steel 11mm
Intake Manifold : HKS Kansai Plenum
Throttle Body : OEM Nissan VH45DE
Turbocharger : BorgWarner EFR Performance Series
Turbo Manifold : Full-Race Twinscroll Turbo Manifold
Wastegate : Turbosmart Comp-Gate40 40mm External Wastegate (x2)
Blow-Off Valve : Turbosmart Race Port
Exhaust : Sierra Sierra Enterprises custom fab 3.5-inch 321 Stainless Steel
Fuel Pressure Regulator : Turbosmart FPR-1200
Fuel Delivery : Bosch 044 (x2)
Fuel Injectors : RC Engineering 1600cc (x4)
Fuel Cell : Fuel Safe
Spark Plugs : NGK Racing 10.5 Heat Range
Engine Control Unit : Cosworth Pectel SQ6
Radiator : C&R Racing
Radiator Hose : XRP Braided Steel
Thermostat : Cosworth
Intercooler : Sierra Sierra Enterprises custom fab from Cosworth core 12" x 24" x 12"
Tube Connection : Adel Wiggins Clamps
Oil System : Sierra Sierra Enterprises custom dry sump system
Oil Cooler : Sierra Sierra Enterprises custom fab from Setrab core
All parts assembled on a fully deburred Cosworth block
Upright Assemblies : MSI
Front Springs : Eibach ERS (size/rate
)
Front Shocks : Dynamics Multimatic DSSV Rear Shocks, based on Porsche 997 RSR LeMans
Front Brakes : Brembo Monoblock 4 piston, 380mm rotors (Group N Tarmac Rally Spec)
Front Brake Pads : Cobalt Friction
Rear Springs : Eibach ERS (size/rate
)
Rear Shocks : Dynamics Multimatic DSSV - based on Formula Atlantic Swift 016a
Spring Perches : Hyperco Hydraulic Load Couplers
Sway Bars : Sierra Sierra Enterprises custom fab driver-controlled
Suspension Links Nagisa Auto Rear Pillow Adjustable Toe Control Rods
Rear Brakes : Brembo Monoblock 4 piston, 355mm rotors (Group N Tarmac Rally Spec)
Rear Brake Pads : Cobalt Friction
Master Cylinder and Pedal Assembly : Tilton 900 Series Brake/Clutch Assembly with Dual Master Cylinders, Balance Bar, and Hydraulic Proportioning Valve
Brake Lines : XRP Braided Steel
Transmission : Stock Mitsubishi 5 speed casing with Quaife internals consisting of straight constant mesh dog engagement gears prepared and blueprinted by Taylor Race Engineering
Transmission Gearing : Group N rally spec
Clutch / Flywheel : Tilton 7.5-in Triple Plate Amorphous Carbon Carbon / Tilton Chromoly
Differential Type : Stock EVO IX with Cosworth Pectel EDC Center Differential Controller
Front Differential : Quaife Mechanical
Rear Differential : OS Giken 1.5 Way Clutch Type
Axles : Driveshaft Shop
Front Bumper : Kaminari - Sierra Sierra Enterprises carbon, wet design front lip Spoiler: Kaminari - Sierra Sierra Enterprises design
Hood : Kaminari - Carbon, wet
Fenders : Kaminari Carbon, wet
Side Skirts : Kaminari Carbon, wet with Sierra Sierra Enterprises design dry carbon barge boards
Quarter Panels : Stock steel Mitsubishi flared by Sierra Sierra Enterprises
Rear Bumper : Kaminari carbon, wet
Rear Diffuser : Sierra Sierra Enterprises
Trunk Lid : Carbon, wet
Roof : Stock steel
Spoiler / Wing : APR Performance
Doors : Carbon, wet
Mirrors : APR Performance
Grille : Sierra Sierra Enterprises
Livery : ALFA Livery Design
Paint : Norris Auto Body - Gardnerville, NV
Custom Body Work : Sierra Sierra Enterprises
Wheels : Rays Engineering Volk Racing CE28N, 18x10.5 +22; ADVAN Racing RZ, 18x10.0 +22
Tires : Hankook Ventus Z214 TD 275/35/18 (C91 compound); Hankook Ventus TD 295/30/18 (C70 compound)
Cage : Sierra Sierra Enterprises
Seat : Recaro
Harness : Willans
Steering : DC Electronics electrically assisted Corsa Power Steering System with laptop programmable mappable power assist
Wheel : Momo
Gauges : Cosworth Electronics Omega D2 Dash
Electrical System : Mil-spec wiring harness by Zentec
Power Distribution : Life Racing PDU

PLATFORM
458 CHALLENGE
WHEELBASE
2650mm (104.3in)
LENGTH
4527mm (178.2in)
WIDTH
1937mm (76.3in)
HEIGHT
1213mm (47.8in)
CURB WEIGHT (est)
1280kg (2821lb)
ENGINE
90-degree, DOHC 32-valve, 4.5L
naturally aspirated longitudinally mounted V8
Fuel
Shell V-Power 93 Octane
Power Output
570 hp @ 9000 rpm
398 lb-ft torque @ 6000 rpm
Bore/Stroke : 94.00mm x 91.00mm (3.70in x 3.19in)
Total Displacement : 4499cc (274.50 cu in)
Compression Ratio : 12.5:1
Block : Aluminum Alloy
Heads : Aluminum Alloys
Air Intake : Carbon fiber airbox design
Engine Oil : Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
Steering Fluid : Shell Donax Hydraulic
Exhaust : Challenge model-specific
Fuel Delivery : GDI with Split Injection
Fuel Capacity : 22.7 gallons
Engine Control Unit : Magneti Marelli
Design :
FRONT: Overlapped aluminum triangular wishbones
REAR: Multi-link setup, solid aluminum bushings
Shocks : Delphi single-rate adaptive magnetorheological dampers
Brakes : ABS-equipped
FRONT:Brembo Aluminum Monobloc 6-piston caliper, 398mm carbon ceramic (CCM2) rotors (72 vanes cooling)
REAR:Brembo Aluminum 2-piece 4-piston caliper, 360mm carbon ceramic (CCM2) rotors (48 vanes cooling)
Pads : Hawk DTC70
Brake Fluid : Shell Donax UB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Ultra
Transmission : Dual clutch 7-speed, paddle-operated, sequential manual, F-1 Trac traction control system
Gearbox Oil : Shell Transaxle Oil SAE 75W-90
Clutch / Flywheel : Sinterised two-plate
Differential Type : Limited-slip rear, electronically controlled (E-Diff3)
Windows : Lexan windscreen, side and rear
Luggage and Engine Covers : Carbon fiber, equipped with pin-style latches
Doors : Dry carbon
Wheels : BBS Single lug aluminum - 19 x 8.0 (FT), 19 x 10.5 (RR)
Tires : Pirelli PZero Slick : 255/650-19 (FT), 305/690-19 (RR)

PLATFORM
F430 CHALLENGE
WHEELBASE
2600mm (102.4in)
LENGTH
4512mm (177.6in)
WIDTH
1923mm (75.7in)
HEIGHT
1214mm (47.8in)
CURB WEIGHT (est)
1225kg (2701lb)
ENGINE
90-degree, DOHC 32-valve, 4.3L
naturally aspirated longitudinally mounted V8
92mm x 81mm (4308cc - 4.3L)
Fuel
Shell V-Power 93 Octane
Power Output
483 hp @ 8500 rpm
342 lb-ft torque @ 5250 rpm
Bore/Stroke : 92.00mm x 81.00mm (3.50in x 3.03in)
Total Displacement : 4308cc (262.890 cu in)
Compression Ratio : 11.3:1
Block : Aluminum Alloy
Heads : Aluminum Alloys
Air Intake : Carbon fiber airbox design
Engine Oil : Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
Steering Fluid : Shell Donax Hydraulic
Exhaust : Challenge model-specific with high central exit configuration
Fuel Delivery : EFI
Fuel Capacity : 25.1 gallons
Engine Control Unit : Magneti Marelli
Design : Overlapped aluminum triangular wishbones
Shocks : Single-rate
Brakes : ABS-equipped
FRONT:Brembo Aluminum Monobloc 6-piston caliper, 380mm carbon ceramic (CCM) rotors (72 vanes cooling)
REAR:Brembo Aluminum 2-piece caliper, 332mm carbon ceramic (CCM) rotors (48 vanes cooling)
Pads : Hawk DTC70
Brake Fluid : Shell Donax UB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Ultra
Transmission : 6-speed, paddle-operated, sequential manual, ASR traction control system
Gearbox Oil : Shell Transaxle Oil SAE 75W-90
Clutch / Flywheel : Sinterised two-plate
Differential Type : Limited-slip rear, electronically controlled
Windows : Lexan windscreen, side and rear
Luggage and Engine Covers : Equipped with pin-style latches
Wheels : BBS Single lug aluminum - 19 x 8.0 (FT), 19 x 10.5 (RR)
Tires : Pirelli PZero Slick : 235/645-19 (FT), 295/680-19 (RR)