ATS Corsa unveils 600hp Dragon RR Turbo for track-goers

By CARSIFU | 23 September 2019


ROME: ATS Automobili's new division, ATS Corsa (race in Italian) makes a comeback on racing tracks with its new in-house developed car and unveiled it latest 600hp Dragon RR Turbo.

Specifically for track use, the RR Turbo is dedicated to drivers and teams looking for top performance figures in a car with an accessible price but equipped with premium parts and starts from a base price of €110,000 (RM505,000) including local taxes with deliveries expected in the first half of 2020.

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Its customers will benefit from ATS-Sicom carbon-ceramic discs with lightweight monoblock callipers, double-wishbone pushrod suspension with electronic Tractive shocks absorbers adjustable from inside the cockpit via a touchscreen display.

The RR Turbo also features Michelin tyres, AIM data logger, electro-hydraulic transmission with paddle-shifters and a tablet console linked to the in-car cameras that can record and live-stream track sessions.

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The company's technical partners include Michelin Motorsport, Sicom, Nardi Personal, D-Factory and Dtales, other top-level technical suppliers such as Tractive Suspension, Teknogear, 3MO Performance, Atech and AIM.

Using a Honda-sourced 2.0-litre four-potter that's been equipped with a Garett turbocharger, Hondata engine control unit and forged pistons as well as bespoked intake and exhaust manifolds to produce 600hp at 8,500rpm and 530Nm of torque from 4,000 to 7,000rpm.

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The twist gets sent to the rear wheels and is managed by a six-speed 3MO FTX sequential transmission with a limited-slip differential.

 

All that capability gets hidden beneath a lightweight high-downforce body shell that's helpd up by a chromium molybdenum spaceframe chassis weighing just 40kg (without roll-bar) to become the first of its kind to blend race-proven technology with a monocoque.

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The chassis' tubings are welded to form a central tub-core which is paired with the FIA homologated roll-cage to give it high torsional rigidity and safety levels yet provide a spacious and comfortable cockpit that's capable of fitting taller individuals.

Just like in sports prototype and Formula cars, the engine and the gearbox are linked together by a monoblock ergal bell housing which acts as a support for the suspension, dampers, wing mount and exhaust.

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For stopping power, it comes equipped with four-piston Brembo callipers and cross-drilled steel discs, but for those wanting more, ultralight ATS-Sicom monoblock callipers paired with front and rear 350mm carbon-ceramic discs are on the options list.

The RR Turbo has been homologated according to the ACI Sport / FIA norms of the J appendix art.277 and fitted with an E2SH technical passport to allow it to compete in all Challenge, GT Cup championships - including the German VLN, the French VdeV, CIVM and all European hill climb events.

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