- ERA HSS
Infobox Automobile
name = ERA HSS
manufacturer =Tiger Sportscars ;English Racing Automobiles
class = Racer
layout =RMR layout
body_style = Single-seater racer
engine = 1800cc or 2000cc Ford Zetec engine - other engines can be fitted
transmission = Hewland Mk.9 5 speed historic box
length = convert|3.50|m|in|1
weight = Auto kg|460|0
wheelbase = convert|2.215|m|in|1
predecessor = noneThe Car
The ERA HSS, or ERA SS, is a single-seater track car produced by
Tiger Sportscars forEnglish Racing Automobiles . Tiger Sportscars state its technnical specifications as: [ [http://www.tigerracing.com/era-hss.php Tiger Racing :: Sportscars for road and track :: English Racing Automobiles HSS ] ]"Model / type ERA-SSChassis 90% round tube space frame,powder coated
Body: GRP with carbon
Engine: New cars fitted with 1800cc or 2ltr Ford Zetec. Other engines can be fitted.
Transmission: Hewland Mk.9 - 5 speed historic box
Steering: Rack and pinion 1.75 turns
Brakes: Disc front, disc rear
Suspension: Front top rocker, rear hub with trailing arms. Adjustable shocks
Front track 1335mm
Rear track 1350mm
Wheel base 2215mm
Overall length 3500mm
Weight 460kgs
Wheels: Front - 7 inch x 15 inch alloy
Rear: - 8 inch x 15 inch alloy
Tyres: Front - 205-50-15, 225 rear
Design
Tiger Sportscars themselves confess that [Tiger Sportscars Brochure, 12 February 2008] :
"The styling of the HSS is heavily influenced by early Lotus and BRM."
References
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