citations for verification . please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . unsourced material may be challenged and removed . december 2008 learn how and when to remove this template message aquila cars aps type aps industry automotive founded 2003 founder dan suenson and anders w bonde headquarters gram denmark products sports cars website 1 aquila racing cars is a race car manufacturer from denmark . although the company has only been established since 2003 the key personnel involved have been racing for decades . chief designer anders w. bonde and general manager dan suenson with their individual organizations teamed up and constructed a formula ford for the einsteiger series . in 2005 development started and by 2006 the first aquila fz1 was winning international races . the aquila fz1 won the 2007 danish formula ford championship with christian l. markussen at the wheel . both drivers finished in the points every race that season . by 2008 a regulation change in formula ford required running with a duratec engine in response the fd1 was developed and in its first season out dominated the danish championship with fukamoni racing s kevin magnussen fresh from karting . the season included several victories and lap records . the aquila concept uses simple and stiff chassis technology with a focus on reducing the cars centre of gravity in order to utilise the contact patch as much as possible reducing the wear on tyres and brake pads . the aquila cr1 is now the face of aquila racing cars and many people refer to it as just the aquila . with smooth styling and big v8 s for reliability the cr1 is used as both a track day car and serious race car . designed to be easy to drive with the lowest possible centre of gravity the two seated sports gt can be set up for a new track within 30 minutes thanks to its 8 pin release system on the front and rear engine cover . this means the bodywork can be removed by two mechanics in less than one minute giving immediate access to all of the cars components for setup . the aquila cr1 sports gt has continued to represent the company on an international level since the first cars rolled of the production line in april 2008 and became 24 hour approved by wessex vehicles at silverstone england during the 2011 britcar 24 hour race . contents 1 current models 1.1 cr1 sports gt 1.1.1 cr1 m60 1.1.2 cr1 ls1 1.1.3 cr1 ls3 1.1.4 cr1 ls7 1.2 formula fords 1.2.1 fz1 1.2.2 fd1 2 history 3 external links current models edit aquila cr1 at hockenheimring 2011 cr1 sports gt edit the aquila cr1 has a low mass of 900 kg extremely low centre of gravity and low frontal area . the aquila cr1 chassis has undergone more than four seasons of continuous competitive racing development . the car is accepted into numerous championships across europe . the aquila cr1 will also accommodate two 6 8 207 cm tall persons simultaneously in a car that only measures 1025mm from the tarmac to the top of the roof . an excellent feature which is used by aquila to attract larger gentleman drivers . aquila racing cars use the cr1 to host events and promote businesses . each year aquila racing cars denmark generates over 50 000 danish krone for charity with cr1 tours in copenhagen . all aquila cr1 sports gt s include traction control integral air jack system windshield wiper system headlights taillights brake lights and turn signals centre lock hubs wheels with slicks fully adjustable front and rear anti roll bars front bar adjustable by driver electrically heated triplex windshield for de misting adjustable pedal box for reach from driver s seat quick change facility for left hand drive or right hand drive electrically activated fire extinguishing system euro4 ecu adjustable rear wing cr1 m60 edit n engine bmw m60 4.0 l v8 weight 900 kg power 300 bhp power to weight ratio 2.966 kg per bhp transmission hewland nlt 6 speed sequential 7.25 twin plate clutch optional paddle shift chassis high strength aluminium bonded and riveted monocoque brakes wilwood 4 piston front and rear interchangeable fuel cell 80litre ft3 low cg mounted fuel cell suspension push rod activated intrax adjustable coilovers interchangeable wishbones all round wishbone setup interchangeable left right on the front and rear wheels front 18 x11 .5 rear 18 x13 .5 bodywork vacuum moulded super lightweight composite bodywork . 4 pin release system sectional bodywork for easy repair . wooden replaceable splitter cockpit adjustable pedal box for faster driver change overhead switches easy read steering wheel dash over spacious design driver adjustable front anti roll bar adjustable brake bias and forced air driver cooling exhaust stainless steel safety fia spec electrical fire extinguisher system fia ft3 safety cell 6 point harnesses front crash box quick release doors group cn spec rollover structure and triplex laminated windshield with heating . 0.75 mm oversize monocoque sheets cr1 ls1 edit engine ls1 5.7 l v8 weight 900 kg power 350 bhp power to weight ratio 2.517 kg per bhp transmission hewland nlt 6 speed sequential 7.25 triple plate clutch optional paddle shift chassis high strength aluminium bonded and riveted monocoque brakes wilwood 4 piston front and rear interchangeable fuel cell 80litre ft3 low cg mounted fuel cell suspension push rod activated intrax adjustable coilovers interchangeable wishbones all round wishbone setup interchangeable left right on the front and rear wheels front 18 x11 .5 rear 18 x13 .5 bodywork vacuum moulded super lightweight composite bodywork . 4 pin release system sectional bodywork for easy repair . wooden replaceable splitter cockpit adjustable pedal box for faster driver change overhead switches easy read steering wheel dash over spacious design driver adjustable front anti roll bar adjustable brake bias and forced air driver cooling exhaust stainless steel safety fia spec electrical fire extinguisher system fia ft3 safety cell 6 point harnesses front crash box quick release doors group cn spec rollover structure and triplex laminated windshield with heating . 0.75 mm oversize monocoque sheets cr1 ls3 edit engine gm ls3 6.2 l v8 weight 900 kg power 429 bhp power to weight ratio 2.097 kg per bhp transmission hewland nlt 6 speed sequential 7.25 triple plate clutch optional paddle shift chassis high strength aluminium bonded and riveted monocoque brakes wilwood 4 piston front and rear interchangeable fuel cell 80litre ft3 low cg mounted fuel cell suspension push rod activated intrax adjustable coilovers interchangeable wishbones all round wishbone setup interchangeable left right on the front and rear wheels front 18 x11 .5 rear 18 x13 .5 bodywork vacuum moulded super lightweight composite bodywork . 4 pin release system sectional bodywork for easy repair . wooden replaceable splitter cockpit adjustable pedal box for faster driver change overhead switches easy read steering wheel dash over spacious design driver adjustable front anti roll bar adjustable brake bias and forced air driver cooling exhaust stainless steel safety fia spec electrical fire extinguisher system fia ft3 safety cell 6 point harnesses front crash box quick release doors group cn spec rollover structure and triplex laminated windshield with heating . 0.75 mm oversize monocoque sheets cr1 ls7 edit engine gm ls7 7.0 l v8 weight 900 kg power 550 bhp power to weight ratio 1.636 kg per bhp transmission hewland nlt 6 speed sequential 7.25 triple plate clutch optional paddle shift chassis high strength aluminium bonded and riveted monocoque brakes wilwood 4 piston front and rear interchangeable fuel cell 80litre ft3 low cg mounted fuel cell suspension push rod activated intrax adjustable coilovers interchangeable wishbones all round wishbone setup interchangeable left right on the front and rear wheels front 18 x11 .5 rear 18 x13 .5 bodywork vacuum moulded super lightweight composite bodywork . 4 pin release system sectional bodywork for easy repair . wooden replaceable splitter cockpit adjustable pedal box for faster driver change overhead switches easy read steering wheel dash over spacious design driver adjustable front anti roll bar adjustable brake bias and forced air driver cooling exhaust stainless steel safety fia spec electrical fire extinguisher system fia ft3 safety cell 6 point harnesses front crash box quick release doors group cn spec rollover structure and triplex laminated windshield with heating . 0.75 mm oversize monocoque sheets formula fords edit the aquila formula ford is a formula ford chassis designed for use on tracks with a preponderance of slow and medium speed corners . the aquila formula ford breaks the trend of formula ford chassis getting ever longer taller and fatter . the aquila engineers studied the technical regulations with the assistance of ford and the uk formula ford chief scrutineer . fz1 edit formula ford with zetec 1.8 l fd1 edit formula ford with duratec 1.6 l history edit 2003 founding of aquila . 2005 the idea of producing a formula ford begins . 2005 2006 development and build of the first two aquila fz1 formula fords . 2006 the first public race at jyllandsringen in denmark . 2006 tommy nyg rd 6th in the danish championship 2006 vibe smed 16th in the danish championship 2007 aquila the company was officially incorporated in february . 2007 christian markussen first in the danish championship 2007 vibe smed 6th in the danish championship 2007 first danish produced race car to win an international race christian marcussen in an aquila fz1 in the noric championship at sturup raceway . 2008 kevin magnussen 1st in the danish championship 2008 martin l. hansen 10th in the danish championship 2008 the first aquila cr1 m60 rolls out in april . 2009 first international appearances with the factory cr1 m60 in the duch supercar challenge at spa and in britcar at brands hatch . 2010 introduction of the ls series engines to the cr1 . 2010 first car privately ran in the uk by wessex vehicles . 2011 first cr1 to win the danish special saloon series . claus christensen in an aquila cr1 ls7 . 2011 cr1 ls7 become 24 hour approved with wessex vehicles in the britcar 24 hour at silverstone . 2012 aquila expand into eastern europe starting with a race in lithuania the palanga 1 000 km . 2012 claus christensen retains the danish special saloon series in an aquila cr1 ls7 . 2013 aquila launch the adamo project . 2013 claus christensen wins the nordic special saloon series in an aquila cr1 sports gt external links edit wikimedia commons has media related to aquila racing cars . aquila racing cars retrieved from https en.wikipedia.org w index.php title aquila racing cars & oldid 725160957 categories sports car manufacturershidden categories articles needing additional references from december 2008all articles needing additional referencescommons category with page title same as on wikidata navigation menu personal tools not logged intalkcontributionscreate accountlog 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