After the sneak peek of the K1 last week, Schumacher has released more details of the new model…
Schumacher’s R&D department and highly skilled international racing team have developed a simple, yet highly efficient twin belt transmission, with optimised motor position and belt length that offers equalised front and rear drive. The CAT K1 also features a long top deck that promotes controlled flex, improved steering geometry for millimetre perfect control plus a whole host of detailed changes and improvements making the CAT K1 the car to beat.
Features:
Optimised two-belt transmission, Bando belts and CNC machined pulleys
2mm alloy chassis
Aerospace grade carbon fibre top deck
Moulded side pods
Mid motor layout with adjustable motor position
Chassis mounted, angled steering bell cranks
Steering rack design for improved dynamic Ackerman
Long top deck for superior flex characteristics
Medium flex suspension arms as standard
Stronger pivot blocks and pivot block mounting system
High agility small bore shocks with big bore springs
Titanium nitride shafts, threaded collars and twin O-ring seals
Machined tapered pistons, coloured for easy identification
Optimum weight distribution with adjustable saddle pack layout
Cab forward body shell
Large high down force rear wing
Twin pad vented adjustable slipper clutch
Optional gear diff compatible
Strong, rigid 4mm aero space carbon fibre shock brackets
Source: Schumacher
