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.
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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
N Engine: BMW M60, 4.0l 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. 0.75mm oversize monocoque sheets
CR1 LS1
Engine: LS1, 5.7l 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. 0.75mm oversize monocoque sheets
CR1 LS3
Engine: GM LS3, 6.2l 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. 0.75mm oversize monocoque sheets
CR1 LS7
Engine: GM LS7, 7.0l 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. 0.75mm oversize monocoque sheets
Formula Fords
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
Formula Ford with Zetec 1.8L
FD1
Formula Ford with Duratec 1.6L
