Star Formula Mazda 'Pro' (car)

Star Mazda 'Pro'[1]
CategoryStar Mazda (Formula Mazda)
ConstructorStar Race Cars
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber composite monocoque[2]
SuspensionPushrod, inboard with two-way adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable rear anti-roll bar, cockpit adjustable front anti-roll bar.[3]
EngineMazda "Renesis" 1.3 L (79.3 cu in) 2-rotor wankel mid-engined
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Power240–260 hp (180–190 kW)[4][5]
Weight~ 1,090 lb (494.4 kg)
TyresCooper
Competition history
Debut2004

The Star Mazda Pro, is an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and built by Star Race Cars, for the North American Pro Mazda Championship spec-series, between 2004 and 2017. They were powered by 240 hp (180 kW) "Renesis" wankel rotary engine.[6][7][8][9]

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References

  1. ^ "Next Generation Star Mazda Car Debuts at Sebring – AutoRacing1.com". 27 January 2009.
  2. ^ "The Series". www.indypro2000.com.
  3. ^ "2004 car specifications". us.motorsport.com. 25 September 2002.
  4. ^ "Star Mazda: Series changes ownership | Car News | Auto123". auto123.com. 8 December 2012.
  5. ^ "HAVOC Pro Formula Mazda". Havoc Motorsport.
  6. ^ "2009 Star Mazda Update Kit Technical Brief" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-01-04.
  7. ^ "Pro Formula Mazda Race Car". 14 August 2023.
  8. ^ "2004 Mazda Pro Formula IMSA". conceptcarz.com.
  9. ^ Patterson, Doug (December 15, 2012). "Op-Ed – A Pro Mazda Carol: Part I, History of Star Mazda".