Estonia 21
 Estonia 21 | |||||||||
| Category | Formula Easter | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas | ||||||||
| Designer | Raul Sarap | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Estonia-20 | ||||||||
| Successor | Estonia-22 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Tube frame | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,400 mm (94 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | AvtoVAZ 1,294 cc (79.0 cu in) straight-four engine | ||||||||
| Transmission | TARK 5-speed + 1 reverse | ||||||||
| Power | 85 hp (63 kW) @ 7,000 rpm 81 pound-feet (110 N⋅m) @ 3,400 rpm | ||||||||
| Weight | 435 kg (959 lb) including driver | ||||||||
| Fuel | Petrol | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
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Estonia 21 is a racing car designed by Raul Sarap and built by Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas.[1] This was one of the most successful Estonia formula car.
The car was inspired by the Lotus 81 and it used ground effect. It was produced in 1981–1991 (since 1985 versions 21-M). The VAZ 2105 engine powered it with a capacity of 1294 cm3. It reached a maximum power of about 85 hp [3] (up to 110 hp in newer versions), which allowed the vehicle to accelerate to 210 km/h. The whole car weighed 435 kg.[2] There were four prototypes built and all in all 295 Estonia 21-M cars.[3]
This car was used in Cup of Peace and Friendship, Soviet Formula 2 and in Soviet Formula 3 series.
References
- ↑ "Formula Vostok: 1987 TARK Estonia 21-M Formula Racer". 11 October 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ "Estonia 21, 1980". Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ "Estonia-21". 9 January 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2023.