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Chaparral 2J

12.6k Ian1231100  8.6 years ago

One of the most unusual cars in auto-racing history, the Chaparral 2J debuted in the 1970 Can-Am Challenge Cup, and was designed to be as close to the ground as possible. To do so, 2 giant fans powered by a snowmobile engine were placed in the rear, in order to suck air and stick the car to the ground. This distinct feature earned the car nicknames like 'the sucker car' or 'the vaccuum cleaner'.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 7.5ft (2.3m)
  • Length 16.6ft (5.1m)
  • Height 4.4ft (1.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,708lbs (1,682kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,708lbs (1,682kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 250.6lbs/ft2 (1,223.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 14.8ft2 (1.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2695

Parts

  • Number of Parts 86
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 302
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    @Ian1231100 The fans gave it tremendous cornering speeds, thus it only competed in one race.

    8.6 years ago
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    12.6k Ian1231100

    @ThunderscreechEngineering But sadly it got banned.

    8.6 years ago
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    @Ian1231100 This has always been one of my favorites, mainly because the idea was ridiculous, and it actually worked.

    8.6 years ago
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    12.6k Ian1231100

    @donthebom Thanks! I remember first driving it in GT PSP, and believe me, it's insane!

    8.6 years ago
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    1,293 donthebom

    but still nice job thougth

    8.6 years ago
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    1,293 donthebom

    back when i played GT5 (grand turismo 5) i bougth that car and my father called it the sigaret pack

    8.6 years ago