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Group 6 sports prototype race car Racing car model
Astra RNR1
CategoryGroup 6
Designer(s)Roger Nathan
Production1969
SuccessorAstra RNR2
Technical specifications
Chassisfibreglass body on box-section triplex monocoque with front and rear subframes
Suspension (front)double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Reversed lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms, anti-roll bar, coil springs over dampers
EngineFord-Cosworth FVA/Coventry Climax 1.6–2.0 L (98–122 cu in) naturally-aspirated I4 mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland FT-200 5-speed manual
Weight550 kg (1,210 lb)
Competition history
Debut1969 1000 km of Nürburgring
RacesWinsPodiumsPoles
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The Astra RNR1 is a Group 6 sports prototype race car, designed, developed, and built by amateur British racing driver Roger Nathan, in 1969. It debuted at the 1969 1000 km of Nürburgring, where it was driven by Roger Nathan and Mike Beckwith. It competed in sports car racing between 1969 and 1976, where it found relative, but respectable success. It scored 15 race wins (including 1 additional class win), achieved 27 podium finishes, and clinched 6 pole positions. It powered by either a 2.0 L (120 cu in) Coventry Climax, or a 1.6 L (98 cu in) Ford-Cosworth FVA, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine.

References

  1. "Astra RNR1". Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  2. "Astra RNR1". Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  3. "Astra RNR1 - Coventry Climax". Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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