1998 ADAMS FORMULA INTERNATIONAL CAR LAUNCH
FREEHOLD, NJ, USA: TEAM HQ
Designed by Ralph Mauriello, with help from Brad Ostaszewski, the Adams Ford JA02 started off slow, but realized its potential in the summer of 1998, scoring consistently in FFS competition.

Technical Specifications:
Adams Ford JA02



CHASSIS

Construction :  Molded Carbon Fibre & honeycomb composite structure built to 1998 FFS regulation
Front & Rear Suspensions : Combined spring and damper units, pushrods and rockers mounted beside gearbox, and mechanical anti-roll bar
Dampers :  AFI in-house manufactured
Wheels :  Forged magnesium
Tires :  Goodyear
Brakes :  AFI in-house manufactured
Steering :  AFI drop gear rack and pinion
Steering Wheel :  AFI custom-made
Fuel Tank :  ATL Kevlar bladder to FFS specification
Battery :  AFI 12v 5Ah lead acid
Instrumentation :  AFI JSS Mk2, intergrated digital display with real time and microwave telemetry



ENGINE

Type :  Ford Zetec-R V10
Injection/Ignition :  Cosworth
Spark Plugs :  Bosch


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