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Formula BMW


Sim: RACE / GTR Evo / STCC
Run class: Open Wheel FBMW
Peak hp: 140
Weight kg: 455
Formula BMW is a junior racing formula for single seater cars. It is positioned at the bottom of the motorsport career ladder alongside the longer established Formula Ford category. Like Formula Ford, it is intended to function as the young kart racing graduate's first experience of car racing. tuning is restricted to basic adjustment of the gear ratios, suspension, brake balance and wing angles.[18][19] The engines are sealed to prevent illegal modifications. The engine was sourced from BMW's motorcycle division: it is a near-standard K1200RS motorcycle engine, in an inline four-cylinder configuration, with a capacity of 1171cc, and a power output of 140hp