2002 Formel BMW - Motorsports Almanac

Formel BMW One make series-car
Technical Specifications (2002)
The Formel BMW is developed by BMW
Motorsport in co-operation with the French
manufacturer Mygale, who will produce the chassis
and the assemble the car. The design took shape at
the BMW subsidiary Designworks/USA in
California, in close co-operation with development
engineers from Munich and France. The monocoque
adhere to the highest current safety standards in
conforming to Formula 3 cockpit dimensions, crash
test and additional Formula 1 safety features. It is
equipped with a 1200 cc BMW Motorbike K1200RS
engine producing 140 PS. The brand new 6-speed
Hewland FTR 200 gearbox is used.
DESIGN TEAM
Designers : Designworks/USA, California (a BMW subsidiary), in co-operation with Mygale and
BMW Motorsport.
PRODUCTION
Manufacturer : Mygale S.A.R.L., Magny-Cours (F)
CHASSIS
Type : Carbon / kevlar fibre composite, with aluminum honeycomb (by Mygale)
Safety features : Crashbox at front and rear of carbon fibre compound with aluminium honeycomb
sandwich, steel roll hoop.
Seat shell : Carbon/ kevlar fibre composite, seatshell covering hip to head incl. fixation belts
Safety standard : FIA Formula 3 2002 (art. 275, 2002)
Aerodynamics : Front wing : Main profile with adjustable flaps
Rear wing : Single profile at bottom, double profile at top, adjustable
Underbody : Step-shaped, three sections
ENGINE
Model : BMW Typ 124 EA (from BMW K1200RS motorcycle)
Type : 4-cylinder in-line, DOHC, 4VPC, tilted 90 degrees.
Preparation : Schnitzer Motorsport
Capacity : 1171 ccm
Bore x Stroke : 70.50 x 75.00 mm
Max Power : 140 PS @ 9200 rpm
Rpm redline : 9250 rpm
Fuel system : Bosch Motronic MA 2.4
Exhaust system : High-performance header, closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Fuel spec : Super Plus (DIN EN228)
Weight : 70 kg
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox : 6-speed Hewland FTR200, sequential shift, longitudinal
Final drive : Limited-slip differential
Clutch : SACHS Single-disc dry
SUSPENSION
Front : Double wishbone with pushrod, aerodynamically profiled, 2 wheel tethers, SACHS
SP 3 mono damper 2-level adjustable in compression and rebound, EIBACH spring.
Rear : Double wishbone with pushrod, aerodynamically profiled, 1 wheel tether, SACHS
SP 3 dampers 2-level adjustable in compression and rebound, EIBACH springs.
BRAKES
Front and rear : ALCON disc brake, floating, 2-piston-caliper, adjustable brake force distribution
WHEELS
Front : OZ RACING one-piece Aluminium, central locking system, 8J-13"
Rear : OZ RACING one-piece Aluminium, central locking system, 10J-13"
TYRES
Front : Michelin Pilot 20/54-13
Rear : Michelin Pilot 22/54-13
STEERING
Type : Rack and pinion steering with safety steering column

ELECTRONICS
Data aquisition : 2D Datarecording, optional equipment: data recording, 'standard' or 'plus'
Cockpit diplay : Integrated in steering wheel, four displays, gear display, nine LED gearshift panel
DIMENSIONS
Lenght : 3975 mm
Width : 1740 mm
Height : 980 mm
Track, front : 1537 mm
Track, rear : 1466 mm
Dry weight : app. 450 kg
Fuel cell : 45 litre (FIA FT3)
FORMEL BMW - DESCRIPTION
DEVELOPMENT GOALS The car is developed by BMW Motorsport in co-operation with the French Monoposto
manufacturer Mygale, who will later take over full production of the chassis and the assembly of the car.
The design took shape at the BMW subsidiary Designworks USA in California, in close co-operation with
development engineers from Munich and France. The design integrates the BMW brand identity. The front
wing mountings carrying the trademark BMW kidney shape make it a distinctive member of the BMW Family.
It is the first time that the typical BMW design has been combined with the aerodynamic and safety
performance in a Formula car.
MONOCOQUE The cars adhere to the highest current safety standards in conforming to Formula 3 cockpit
dimensions, crash test and additional Formula 1 safety features (see safety). The crash test was undertaken
under FIA specifications at the BMW facilities in Munich. DU PONT, the official supplier, provides kevlar
fibres for most of the security structures such as the monocoque but also for the head restraint or the
extrication seat shell (see safety).
ENGINE The car is equipped with a BMW Motorbike K1200RS engine because of its many conceptional
advantages - it offers high reliability and affordable spare parts. The engine is very compact, and because it
sits flat in the car, ensures a very low centre point of gravity with its light weight of 61 kg. The engine
supplies up to 9.250 rpms and has typical race engine torque and power progression. The engine has a
custom exhaust, provided by the technical sponsor REMUS. It consists of a high-performance header and a
closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter. It has an adjusted primary length and a new air box above the engine
that sucks the air on the inside of the roll bar. For perfect engine tuning with the new periphery, the
standard Bosch Motronic has a modified engine mapping. To insure a positive supply of oil during high lateral
forces, a valve operated oil suction port is installed in the oil sump. The only used oil will be supplied by
CASTROL - the technical sponsor. SCHNITZER MOTORSPORT, a traditional partner of BMW Motorsport, will do
the reconstruction and the service for all the engines of the German championship. The engines are given
out to the teams sealed and the teams are not allowed to do any major service work on the engines. In order
to reduce costs and guarantee an equality of racing, the central engine service is provided by just the one
partner.
GEARBOX The Hewland FTR 200 gearbox is a new development, also to be used in F3 in 2002. It is a
longitudinal construction 6-speed gearbox with reverse. A limited spectrum of ratios is offered. The gearbox
employs a dry plate type with limited slip differential. The same type of gearbox is used in Formula 3, thus,
the dimensions of the gearbox are more than sufficient for the Formula BMW.
SUSPENSION The Formula BMW is equipped with a monodamper at the front and two dampers at the back.
Both are double adjustable in tension and compression stroke. SACHS, a technical sponsor, is supplying the
dampers with low internal friction and low weight. The wishbones are made of aerodynamically formed wing
profiles with pressed in bearings. The camber is adjusted by so called shims both at the front and at the
rear. The uprights are made of magnesium to profit of its low weight to reduce the unsprung mass. The
brake callipers and floating discs from ALCON supply fantastic braking performance. One-piece aluminium
wheels with centre lock are supplied from technical sponsor OZ RACING in sizes 8x13 for the front and 10x13
for the rear. Monotype tyres are supplied by MICHELIN to widths 200 for the front and 220 for the rear. An
inlaying wishbone bracket on the front provides greater aerodynamic and suspension performance and an
integral brake rotor hat and hub assembly reduces width and service complexity. The wheels are equipped
with wheel restraint tethers in cooperation with Mygale (see safety).
AERODYNAMICS The BMW Motorsport Engineers undertook the duties of aerodynamic development. The
front and rear wings use F3 approved profiles incorporating adjustable flaps on the front and rear. The
downforce generated is generally a lot less than in F3, but this is a deliberate attempt to promote the need
for high levels of car control for the young drivers. Hence, there is no diffuser to limit downforce and reduce
sensitivity to variations in pitch roll and ride height. A stepped underfloor limits the damage on sidepods
when riding the curbs.
DATA ACQUISITION 2D Data recording, a German company with rich experience in automobile racing,
supplies the data acquisition system. The display is mounted on the custom made steering wheel, developed
together with SPARCO. It features 9 LEDs to show the shifting gear revs on top of the steering wheel. It also
shows a permanent gear display and four other readings for water temperature, oil pressure and revs. Data
recording is available as optional equipment
SAFETY TECHNOLOGY The major priority of the new Formula BMW ADAC Championship is to build the safest
car in its category. In matters of safety, the new car is ahead of its time. All of the safety-relevant criteria
are fulfilled in the same way as they have to be for the more powerful Formula 3 cars. This includes cockpit
dimensions as well as the more stringent demands for the crash test in 2002. The new safety Formula 3 rules

in 2002 include all cars being equipped with FIA approved energy absorbing foam headrests behind and along
each side of the driver's helmet. The headrest is installed to prevent the driver's helmet from making
contact with any structural part of the car. The cars have a built in heavily tested survival cell and frontal
protection crash box, both made from carbon/ kevlar fibre composite, that will help absorb the impact of a
crash. The car must have two rollover structures with the primary function of protecting the driver. The
main roll bar behind the driver's head must withstand a force of 6 tons vertically, 4.5 tonnes lengthways and
1.2 tonnes sideways. In addition to the demanding safety criteria from Formula 3, the new Formula BMW
introduces safety features new to the category only seen before in Formula 1. Wheel tethers, designed by
FUTUREFIBRES, prevent the wheels from being separated from the car in the result of an accident. Using
exactly the same technology as employed by the BMW WilliamsF1 Team, the tethers protect the driver,
spectators and marshals from the danger of flying wheels. The new Formula BMW car will also be equipped
with a rear crashbox. This helps absorb the energy of a rear impact by giving more room for deformation. A
special extricational seat is another new F1 feature of the car to aid the safe removal of the driver in the
result of a heavy accident. BMW Motorsport designed a carbon fibre seat shell to be placed underneath the
driver with a belt system. The system therefore prevents any torsion or bending of the spine or neck that
can result in further damage. The belts can be applied quickly and easily by marshals or field help and are
independent to the safety belts mounted on the monocoque. Aside from safer cars, all circuits used by the
new Formula BMW ADAC Championship are all FIA approved circuits which comply to the maximum safety
standards to protect the drivers, spectators, race officials and service personnel during competition.
GENERAL INFORMATION Besides its involvement in Formula 1 BMW has been committed to developing young
driving talent for many years. In 1991, BMW and the ADAC joined forces to create a single-seater series for
young drivers in Germany to prove their talent against one another in a one make series. This series,
continuing for at least four more years, provides the perfect environment for teenagers to enhance their
driving skills in preparation for a professional racing career. The programme is geared to help young drivers
make the leap from karting into single-seater racing through a combination of good technology, high
standards of safety and professional coaching at an affordable price. Both classes compete together. The
season of the Formula BMW ADAC Championship is carried out over 10 double-header race weekends which
all take place in conjunction with the German Touring Car Masters (DTM), with the young guns even offered
the chance to prove their skills at the Nürburgring in front of the European Grand Prix audience. In October,
the Formel BMW ADAC Championship makes a guest appearance at the German race of the American
ChampCar series. Racing alongside Formula 1 and DTM gives the drivers exposure to the very best racing
facilities and guarantees the best safety standards that the sport has to offer. In 2002, BMW and the ADAC
will be presenting a new series called the Formula BMW ADAC Championship which will replace this year's
two differing power categories with a single series championship. The license training at the Formula BMW
ADAC school, selection of talent and intensified training courses will remain along with a two-year
promotional programme for drivers up to the age of 18. A "Rookie Cup" has been created within the new
championship to give new drivers a chance to compete against drivers in equal competition. While the
youngsters are still eligible for points in the main Formula BMW ADAC Championship, they also compete in a
separate classification for the title "Rookie of the year". This not only allows them the chance to shine
against one another, it also gives them the valuable opportunity of gaining experience against the more
seasoned campaigners.
2002 FORMEL BMW ADAC - DRIVERS
No. Driver Team Residence 1 Kofler, Reinhaurd (A) Mamerow Racing Team Schwanenstadt (A) / Castrop
Rauxel 2 Mamerow, Christian (D) Mamerow Racing Team Castrop Rauxel / Castrop Rauxel 3 Devaney,
Michael (IRL) Mamerow Racing Team Bensheim / Castrop Rauxel 4 Engelhardt, Christian (D) Mamerow
Racing Team Kösching / Castrop Rauxel 5 Königbauer, Niclas (D) Mamerow Racing Team Bothmer / Castrop
Rauxel 6 Rosberg, Nico (SF) VIVA Racing Monte Carlo / Neustadt 7 Backeruud, Kristian (DK) VIVA Racing
Esher (GB) / Neustadt 8 Götz, Maximilian (D) ADAC Nordbayern / Mücke Team Nürnberg / Uffenheim 9
Holzer, Thomas (D) ADAC Berlin-Brandenburg / Mücke Team Berlin / Augsburg 10 Ricci, Giacomo (I) KUG /
DEWALT Racing Kleinwallstadt 11 Knips, Denis-Simon KUG / DEWALT Racing Kleinwallstadt 12 Neuhauser,
Hannes (A) Josef Kaufmann Racing Zell am Ziller (A) / Wolsfeld 14 - Haubner Motor Sport GmbH
Tirschenreuth 15 Günther, Christian (D) Eifelland Racing Oberhaching / Dudeldorf 16 Wirth, Andreas (D)
Eifelland Racing Waghäusel / Dudeldorf 18 Arnhold, Lance David (D) Bodensee-Racing Duisburg / Opfenbach
20 Engel, Marco (D) Eifelland Racing Monte Carlo / Dudeldorf 21 Lienemann, Timo (D) FS Motorsport
Schorndorf / Hauzenberg 22 Schmöller, Franz (D) FS Motorsport Hauzenberg / Hauzenberg 23 Müller, Quirin
(D) Reiter Engineering Passau / Kirchanschöring 24 Riedel, Sebastian (D) Haubner Motorsport Eggstätt /
Tirschenreuth 25 Funkenhauser, Andreas (D) Haubner Motorsport Assling / Tirschenreuth 26 Kath, Robert (D)
ADAC Sachsen Plauen / Dresden 27 Weigl, Dominik (D) Weigl Motorsport Pöttmes / Pöttmes 28 Luger,
Matthias (D) ADAC Nordbayern e. V. Weiding / Nürnberg 29 Margaritis, Alexander (D) Weigl Motorsport Bonn /
Pöttmes 30 Salaquarda, Filip (CZ) I.S.R. Igor Salaquarda Racing Praha (CZ) / Oblouka (CZ) 31 Kostka, Tomas
(CZ) I.S.R. Igor Salaquarda Racing Zlin (CZ) / Oblouka (CZ) 32 Novotni, Marek (CZ) I.S.R. Igor Salaquarda
Racing Revnice Praha (CZ) / Oblouka (CZ) 33 Hupfeld, Stefan (D) Stefan Hubfeld Malsfeld / Malsfeld 34 -
CTS-Motorsport Regensburg 35 Wlazik, Philipp (D) CTS-Motorsport Gladbeck / Regensburg 39 Torre, Claudio
(I) springbok motorsport Bensheim / Langenhagen 40 - springbok motorsport Bensheim / Langenhagen 41 -
Mamerow Racing Team Castrop Rauxel

IMAGE GALLERY
Maximilian Götz at Hockenheim in 2002 Robert Kath at Hockenheim in 2002
The BMW 1200cc engine The 6-speed Hewland FTP transmission
SOURCE
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