Estonia 21
Estonia 21 is a racing car designed by Raul Sarap and built by Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas.[1] This was one most successful Estonia formula car.
 Estonia 21 | |
| Constructor | Tallinna Autode Remondi Katsetehas |
|---|---|
| Designer(s) | Raul Sarap |
| Predecessor | Estonia-20 |
| Successor | Estonia-22 |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque |
| 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 |
| Weight | 435 kg (959 lb) including driver |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | ? |
The car was inspired by the Lotus 81 and it used ground effect . It was produced in 1981–1991 (since 1985 versions 21-M). It was powered by the VAZ-2105 engine 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.
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