share on BufferIn 1970 SEAT entered the motorsports world establishing a racing formula for the Spanish circuits – the Formula Nacional, later called Fórmula 1430.
Young Spanish drivers had access to single-seater racing vehicles equipped with the engine of the Seat 1430 and a gearbox from the Seat 6700.
The 1970s Seat Formula 1430 (Source: pruebas.pieldetoro.net)
As designer Arturo Ariño from Designcube explains,“This vehicle is an Homage to the initiative that SEAT had 40 years ago, allowing Spanish Pilots and Industry to take a big step with the well known brands and racing.”
Like its predecessor, the concept has an essential yet modern design and a mid-engine layout.
“We were thinking to use the same engine as the Seat Leon Cupra R, a turbocharged 4-cylinder inline engine that can produce 265hp, [combined with] racing suspension, brakes and aerodynamic kit”
This could also allow the Formula 1430 Concept to compete against racetrack-oriented cars such as the Ariel Atom and KTM Xbow.
The Seat Fórmula 1430 at the Jarama circuit in 1971
About the Designers
Barcelona-based Designcube is a multidiciplinary design team that offers transportation, industrial and 3D design services.
Contact Details:
- email: designcube@mazelgroup.es
- portfolio: coroflot.com/designcube
- Facebook page: facebook.com/designcubemazel
- phone: (+)34 937704130
(Image Courtesy: Designcube for Car Body Design)
Comments