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2013 JAF Grand Touring Car 300JAF-GT300 Technical Regulations
2013 JAF Grand Touring Car 300(JAF-GT300) Technical Regulations
Article 1: Vehicle
1.1) Definition
Grand Touring Car 300
Automobile having two seats at least and one or more doors on each side respectively for getting on
and off.
1.2) Eligibility as an original vehicle
Cars produced by an automobile manufacturer, comply with legal requirements for road use and
satisfy either of the following conditions:
(1) homologated in FIA Group N/A/GT3/GT2/GT1, JAF Production Touring Cars or Special
Touring Cars,
(2) registered with JAF as registered vehicles.
1.3) Original engine
An engine which is produced by its original manufacturer and is legal for road use, and admitted by
FIA and/or JAF.
1.4) Optional parts
The use of the optional parts which are mentioned in the FIA and/or JAF homologation form or the
JAF-GT main specifications register form of the cars registered with JAF is authorized.
Article 2: Regulations
2.1) Modifications
Any modifications which are not permitted in this Chapter are prohibited.
General prescriptions and Safety
Cars must comply with the following requirements of Appendix J. Art.252 "General prescription"
and Art.253 "Safety", which are not already covered in these regulations.
- 252.1) General remarks
except for Art.252.1.2
- 252.2) Dimension and Weight
- 252.3) Engine
- 252.4) Transmission
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- 252.5) Suspension
- 252.6) Wheels
- 252.7) Bodywork / Chassis / Bodyshell
Replace Art.252.7.3 "Cockpit" by the following text.
Cockpit
The cockpit is that volume of the vehicle separated from the rest of the vehicle by fixed front
and rear bulkheads.
For 2-volume vehicles, the cockpit is that volume between the front bulkhead and the bulkhead
behind the rear edge of the rear-most seat. Remaining inner space behind that is referred to as
the luggage compartment.
The bulkheads must be constructed of highly flameproof rigid materials.
The cockpit must be completely insulated by the bulkheads from the engine compartment, fuel
tank, oil tank, gearbox, propeller shaft, and all joints of piping and tubing (connecting these
areas). Any and all devices/substance that is potentially dangerous to the vehicle driver must be
installed outside of the cockpit (on the other side of the bulkhead).
Only the following accessories may be installed in the cockpit.
* Spare wheels
* Tools
* Spare parts
* Safety equipment
* Communication equipment
* Ballast (if permitted)
* Windscreen washer water container
* Equipment for cooling suit
On 2-volume vehicles, the oil tank may be installed to the luggage compartment provided that
bulkheads are used to protect against oil leakage and sparking.
except for Art.252.7.7
- 252.8) Electrical system
- 252. 9) Fuel Combustive
Refueling tank must comply with drawing 252-7 with fuel hose of maximum 5m in length, but
flow restrictor is not mandatory.
- 252.10) Brakes
- 253.1) Dangerous car
- 253.2) Optional device
- 253.3) Lines and Pumps
- 253.4) Braking safety system
- 253.5) Additional fasteners
- 253.6) Safety belts
- 253.7) Extinguishers - Extinguishing systems
- 253.8) Roll over structures
- 253.9) Rear view
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- 253.10) Towing eye
- 253.11) Windows / Nets
Except for the following text
"The windows must be certified for road use, their marking standing as proof."
Add the following text.
Anti-dazzling treatment may be applied as a strip along the upper edge of the glazed surface.
The width of the strip must not exceed 100 mm.
- 253.12) Safety fixing device for Windscreen
- 253.13) General circuit breaker
Replace text "As for the out side, the triggering system of the circuit breaker will compulsorily
be situated at the lower part of the windscreen mounting of the drivers side for closed cars" by
"As for the out side, the triggering system of the circuit breaker will compulsorily be situated
at the lower part of the windscreen mounting of the opposite side of drivers side for closed
cars"
Add the following text.
In vehicles whose design makes it impossible to install the circuit breaker close to the lower
part of front windscreen mounting bracket, the circuit breaker may be installed outside either
of the passenger side center pillar or the quarter pillar, which permits operation from outside.
- 253.14) FIA approved safety fuel tanks
- 253.15) Protection against fire
- 253.16) Seats, attachments and supports
- 253.17) Pressure control valves
However, if the prescriptions which have the same meaning as those of the above Articles are
defined in this Chapter, prescriptions in this Chapter should be obeyed.
2.1.1) Material restrictions
2.1.1.1) Composite material (Including carbon and aramid fiber)
If only the use of the material is authorized in this Chapter or the use of the material is standardized
on the specific parts or areas of the original vehicle and engine, these composite materials can be used
in the relevant parts or areas.
2.1.1.2) Titanium and ceramics
Regardless of the provisions of the present regulations, the following must be respected.
1) If the use of these materials is standardized on the specific parts or areas of the original vehicle and
engine, these materials can be used only in the relevant parts or areas.
2) The use of these materials is permitted for the following parts:
(1) connecting rods
(2) intake and exhaust valves
(3) valve retainers
(4) heat shield
(5) apex seals (rotary engine)

(6) brake caliper pistons
(7) supercharger
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2.1.1.3) Aluminum alloy

The use of aluminum alloy which has a modulus of elasticity greater than 80Gpa is forbidden
except for brake calipers.
2.1.1.4) The other materials
The use of a material with a specific gravity greater than 12.0 is forbidden.
2.1.2) Control function restrictions
1) Any automatic or electronic chassis control system or function, excluding traction control system,
is forbidden, even if the original vehicle has it. This includes the systems listed in the Appendix 1
of this Chapter.
A simple open-loop electrical switch activated by the driver acting on a system is not
considered to be electronically controlled.
2) It is permitted to use (add) a speed limiter in order to comply with the speed limit in the pit lane.
2.2) Compliance with the rules and regulations
It is the duty of each competitor to give an explanation and accept any checks at the request of the
scrutineers and the Steward of the Meeting of the event concerned in order to satisfy them that his car
complies with the rules and regulations in their entirety at any time during an event.
2.2.1) Measurements
During the event, all required measurements will be made at the location specified by the chief
scrutineer and with measuring instrument and apparatus which will be provided by the event organizer.
No protest can be accepted against these measurement site, measuring instruments and/or equipment,
and measurement methods.
Article 3: Bodywork and exterior dimensions

Save the modifications authorized in this Chapter, dimensional specifications of the original vehicle
mentioned in the homologation form and documents in relation to the registered cars and also their outer
shapes without bolts for fitting must be maintained.
3.1) Dimensions
3.1.1) Overall length
The overall length of the car must not exceed the sum total of the dimensions of the overhang and
the wheel base permitted under Art.3.1.4) below.
3.1.2) Maximum height
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The dimension from the bottom surface of the flat bottom to the top of the roof (roof reference
plane without local projecting shape, roof rail and auxiliaries such as antenna) must not be less than
1,100mm when measured perpendicular to the bottom surface of the flat bottom. In order to comply
with this rule, it is permitted to remove the side sill and the floor, and downward raise of the side sill
and moving of the position of the floor are also permitted.
3.1.3) Minimum ground clearance
Ground clearance is measured from every direction of the complete vehicle perimeter with tires at
the pressure of 160kPa. Clearance must be at least 45mm. Any and all suspended parts can not be
situated below this height.
3.1.4) Overhang and wheel base
1) Front overhang
The overhang may be extended up to 950mm. However it must not be extended more than 120mm
from the frontal edge of the front bumper of the original vehicle.
2) Wheelbase
When the dimension of the wheelbase is less than 2600mm, it may be extended by 5%. When the
dimension of the wheelbase is 2601mm or more, it may be extended by 1%. However its midpoint
may be changed within the range of +/-30mm longitudinally from the midpoint of the wheel base of
the original vehicle which is regarded as a base point (this must be notified to JAF with dimensions
from the position definable.)
3) Rear overhang
When the dimension of the rear overhang of the original vehicle is less than 950mm, it may be
extended up to 950mm.
3.2) Windows
3.2.1) Front window
The front windshield must be in accordance with the rules under Article 9 of Chapter 4 Safety
regulations for homologated cars and registered vehicles. However it is permitted ;
1) that a colorless transparent film is attached to the surface of the front windshield in order to protect
it.
2) that the material of the front windshield is changed into polycarbonate of which thickness is no less
than 6mm instead.
3.2.2) The other windows
1) The window glass may be replaced with some other transparent material which must permit the
cockpit interior to be visible, provided the same installation position, thickness, and shape as the
original glass are maintained.
2) Operational method and regulating system of the door window glass may be changed providing
that the original function of the door window glass is maintained. To the door of driver's side, door
window glass may not be fitted, however, it is obligatory to install protective nets defined under
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Article 22 "Net" of the Chapter 4 Safety regulations for homologated cars and registered vehicles.
3) The window glass may have openings, however the total area of the openings must not exceed 15%
of the area of the each window concerned.
There is no restriction on the shape of the ventilation
openings.
4) Air scoops may be installed to the outside surface of any window glass. Maximum protrusion of the
air scoop shall be 50mm measured perpendicularly from the outer window surface.
5) Following the removal of auxiliary accessories such as weather stripping and molding, it is
permissible to install the window glass (except door window glass) directly to the vehicle
bodywork.
6) The surface of the windows that are installed at the rear of the door windows on the lateral surface
of the car may protrude to the plane of extended surface of the door window glass.
7) A partition window may be replaced with a firewall.
8) When a tinted glass or a window film is used for side or rear windows, a driver inside the car must
be visible at a distance of 5 meters.
9) Windows situated to the rear of the door (of the front door for 4-door vehicle) and to the rear of the
rear bulkhead may be devitrified. If it is devitrified by painting, it must be clearly distinguished by
the contrastive color with the livery.
3.3Bodywork
3.3.1) Changes in bodywork materials
Materials of front and rear bumper, fender, bonnet (including engine-cover), rear hatch gate and
boot-lid components may be replaced by plastic materials or light metals provided that these
substitutions maintain enough structural strength and do not result in configurative changes. However,
if the bonnet (including engine-cover) and the rear hatch gate include glass component and the glass
material is changed, former part of glass component must be clearly distinguished by a parting line. If
the part is painted, it must be clearly distinguished by the contrastive color with the livery.
Nevertheless configurative changes may be made only if the prescriptions of this Chapter so
defined. It is permitted to remove the reinforcement members on the back of the structures of bonnet
(including engine-cover), rear hatch gate and boot-lid provided the structural strength of these
structures are maintained.
3.3.2) Door
1) For the door configuration, it is permitted that its area between the bottom surface of the flat
bottom and up to 120mm above it is removed, but the shape of the other part must be original. The
back of the door configuration may be altered.
2) The materials of the door can be changed into plastic materials or light metals provided that this
maintains sufficient strength of the structure.
3) Door hinge can be changed only for the purpose of giving the driver a quick escape from the car
during accident. If a door hinge is included in the part removed under 1) above, the relevant door
hinge may be changed.
For 4-door vehicle, four or more fasteners comply with 3.4.4) may be used instead of door hinges
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and door locks when the function of opening/closing for rear doors is retained.
4) If the door mirrors are moved, original door mirror bases can be changed into plastic materials or
light metals.
5) For 4-door vehicle, rear doors may be widened in their width. The width shall be limited to the
extended outer surface of the rear fender. However the configuration of the car when viewed from
the side must be retained other than the part which is cut for forming wheel arch.
The function of opening/closing for rear doors is free.
3.3.3) Openings made in the bodywork
3.3.3.1) Openings in the bonnet (including engine-cover), rear hatch gate and boot-lid
1) They may be made to allow dissipation of heat and cooling provided the configurations of these
covers are not modified substantially. The openings are also allowed to be closed providing the
closed areas keep the original shapes or form outer enveloping surfaces.
However the opening of the bonnet (including engine-cover) must fulfill the following conditions:
(1) It is situated 100mm forward of the rear edge of the bonnet (including engine-cover).
(2) The longitudinal length of the opening is 1,000mm maximum from the rear edge of the bonnet
(including engine-cover).
(3) The maximum width is up to 625mm to the right ant left respectively from the longitudinal car
centerline.
the rear edge of
the bonnet
Parallel lines of the rear

edge of the bonnet
Drawing 7-1
2) They may be made in the rear hatch gate and boot-lid to allow dissipation of heat and cooling
provided the configurations of these are not modified substantially.
3) Opening accompanied by a change in hatch gate configuration may be made. However if it is made
within the extent of the original window, the change is limited within 15% of the original window
surface of the rear hatch gate and the total width of the opening is 400mm which must be
symmetrical to the longitudinal center line of the car.
4) Louvers, ribbing or lips etc. of which maximum protrusion up to 20mm may be installed and ducts
which are connected to the openings may be added. However when viewed from above these
openings must not permit the inside structure to be visible other than that of the duct connected to
an opening concerned.
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3.3.3.2) Opening on fender

Cut-out (exit hole) may be created on the fender situated rear of the rearmost part of the complete
wheel to permit the escape of air used to cool the brakes. The inside must not be visible through this
exit hole when viewed from above and the side.
However, when an exit hole used to provide an exit for air already used to cool the brakes is
situated behind the rear wheels, except the part below the horizontal plane passing through the center
of the rear complete wheel, it must be covered either with a louver or with a very fine wire mesh in
order to allow nothing to exit other than air.
When opening is made on the fender for passing an exhaust pipe, the opening may have a gap up
to half of the diameter of the exhaust pipe.
3.3.3.3) Opening on ceiling
One opening may be made on the ceiling providing the following conditions are respected:
1) It must be positioned no less 100mm behind of the rear edge of the front windshield. However if it
is made for introducing intake air to the rear engine, it must be situated behind the rearmost edge of
the rear bulkhead (air duct can be connected to the opening made on the ceiling).
2) Longitudinal length of the opening must not exceed the half of the ceiling's total length.
3) Its maximum width must be 400mm and symmetrical to the longitudinal centerline of the car.
4) It must not protrude from the surface of the car except air scoops which may be installed to the
outside surface of the bodywork, of which maximum protrusion shall be 40mm measured
perpendicularly from the outer surface.
5) When viewed from above, it must not permit the interior to be visible.
6) The structure inside the cockpit shall be no more than 150mm underneath the inside surface of the
ceiling and also be 100mm minimum above the driver's head.
3.3.3.4) Openings on the side of the bodywork when an engine is moved to the rear
When an engine is moved to the rear, openings can be made for the rear doors in case of 4-door
vehicle, and on the body side panel at the rear part of the door in case of 2-door vehicle, for the
purpose of for example leading air for cooling of heat exchanger providing the following conditions
are respected:
1) (1) In case of 4-door:
It should be situated inside the peripheral parting line of the rear door and under the parallel plane
passing 770mm above the bottom plane of the flat bottom (The shaded portion of the Drawing
7-2).
(2) In case of 2-door:
It should be situated under the parallel plane passing 770mm above the bottom plane of the flat
bottom and in the area determined by the backward extended lines from the rear edge of the
door parting line and the lower parting line of the door and a plane perpendicular to the bottom
plane of the flat bottom passing the center of the rear wheel axle (The shaded portion of the
Drawing 7-3).
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2) It must not allow the inner part to be seen from the side and above.
3) Louver-shaped is prohibited and air scoop of maximum 50mm protrusion may be installed for the
opening. However the maximum width of the competition vehicle must not be exceeded as a result.
Frontal edge of
the rear door
Lower parting line

of the rear door
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-2
The backward extended lines from

the rear edge of the lower parting line
of the door
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-3
3.3.3.5) Openings for the rear part of the bodywork

Openings situated at the rear of the bodywork must be covered with a very fine wire mesh or a
punching metal etc. .
3.3.4) Hinges of bonnet (including engine-cover), rear hatch gate and boot-lid
Hinges may be removed provided that the fasteners do not allow bonnet, rear hatch gate and
boot-lid to open during the vehicle in motion.
Where the engine or the fuel tanks are installed, these fasteners must be able to remove without
tools.
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The fasteners must be clearly indicated by a red (or contrastive color) arrow.
3.3.5) Bodywork (monocoque structure) and bulkhead
The original bodywork (monocoque structure) and bulkhead must be maintained for the cockpit
area other than the modifications specifically allowed in this chapter.
The shape and material of "the back end panel" are free provided the external appearance of the car
is not modified, however bodywork structure that is not covered with fender, bumper and finisher
must be remained.
Other than the front and rear bulkheads, openings situated originally in the cockpit may be sealed.
3.3.5.1) Front bulkhead (including cowl top)
1) Original front bulkhead may be removed for installation of a new bulkhead which isolates the
cockpit entirely.
However, if the cowl top is also removed the supporting structure for the lower edge of the front
window must be newly constructed.
The material and the shape of the cowl top cover are free. But it must not protrude from the
perimeter of the rear edge of the bonnet when viewed from the front.
2) Opening which is connected to the opening defined under Art.3.3.3.1) is permitted for the purpose
of ventilation of the cockpit provided the isolation function is maintained.
If the vent of the cockpit is connected to the duct installed at the back of the bonnet (including
engine-cover), the connected part must be of the structure which can prevent fire from intruding
into the cockpit when a fire in the engine compartment.
3) The area to which the front bulkhead reference plane (plane on the front side of the car) may be
installed:
The longitudinal position of the new bulkhead should be +/-250mm from the original position of
the original vehicle.
4) The shape and material of the front bulkhead, structure of connection of the openings defined
under Art.3.3.3.1) or a part which seals the openings existed originally:
Shape:
free
Material: identical to that of the monocoque of the original vehicle and has equal or greater
thickness than that.
5) Openings may be made for the purpose of modifications permitted under Art.3.3.8)" Tunnel
installation to the floor part", 3.3.12.1) and by this provision, and for connecting the tubular
structure defined under Art.3.3.6) "Bodywork structure fore of the front bulkhead and hind of the
rear bulkhead "to the rollcage. However if it is necessary to create an opening its size must be
minimal for its purpose.
3.3.5.2) Rear bulkhead
1) New bulkhead may be installed after the rear bulkhead of the original vehicle is removed.
2) It is obligatory to install rear bulkhead which is positioned behind the drivers seat when viewed
through from the side and can isolate the cockpit completely. However, minimum opening
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connected to the opening according to 3.4.3.1)-2) for the ventilation of the cockpit is permissible
on condition that the cockpits isolation function is duly maintained.
Area permitted for bulkhead
Drawing 7-4
3) The shape and material of the rear bulkhead, structure of the connection of the openings according
to 3.4.3.1-3) or a part which seals opening existed originally.
Shape: Free
Material: The bulkhead or the part must be made of a rigid and sufficiently fireproofing
material.
(1) Material which is identical to that of the monocoque of the original vehicle and has equal or
greater thickness than that.
(2) Carbon fiber material having honeycomb construction no less than 10mm thickness.
(3) Carbon fiber composite having no less than 3.5mm thickness.
4) A structure can be built, for which a plane extended horizontally from the main bottom plane of the
floor can be connected with a plane extended from the main plane of the rear bulkhead.
3.3.5.3) Rear midship-engine vehicles
The followings are adopted for rear midship-engine vehicles in addition to the above 3.4.5.1)"Front
bulkhead" and 3.4.5.2)"Rear bulkhead":
1) The bulkhead separating the engine compartment from the luggage compartment and the floor part
of the engine compartment and the luggage compartment may be removed, save the members
which affect the bodywork such as reinforcement members for the floor part of luggage
compartment.
2) If the fuel tank is installed to the luggage compartment of rear midship-engine vehicles, there must
be no cut-out in the said bulkhead.
3) Structural members supporting the bulkheads which isolate the engine compartment from the
luggage compartment may be changed into a detachable construction provided that this
construction does not affect the strength of the bodywork.
3.3.6) Bodywork structure fore of the front bulkhead and hind of the rear bulkhead
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Main structure (structural framework) situated fore of the front bulkhead and/or hind of the rear
bulkhead may be cut and replaced by the tubular structure which is connected with the rollcage.
The material of the outer plane behind the rear bulkhead which serves also as a part of body
structure (monocoque structure) may be replaced by synthetic resin or light metals provided that
substantial strength and the shape, excluding permitted conditions defined under 3.4.3.3) "opening on
ceiling", are maintained . The plane may be removable only when it can be separated from each door,
fender and boot-lid. However, no play or gap between the part and the silhouette is permitted when
seen from the front, the rear and the side and it must be secured rigidly by hinges, a locking
mechanism or the four or more fasteners defined under Article 3.4.4).
When the main structure(structural framework) fore of the frond bulkhead is replaced by the
tubular structure connected with the rollcage, it is obligatory to install a crushable structure defined
under Article 12.5) of the present regulations.
A tubular structure must conform to the following conditions:
1) Material: steel
2) Yield strength: endurable with 5.5W longitudinal, 1.5W lateral and 1.5W vertical loads
(W=1,500kg)
(1) Parts to which the above loads are applied:
Front tubular structure: attachment points of the crushable structure
Rear tubular structure: the rear edge of the tubular frame concerned
(2) Conditions when the above loads are applied:
(1) The floor part of cockpit is fixed
(2) In running order (example; holes for the fixation of the suspensions are not closed. If an
engine, a gear box or a flat bottom etc. has a function as a stress member, it remains on that
part.)
(3) The following verification of withstanding against the obliged yield strength shall be
submitted to JAF:
(1) The result of the static load test, of the strength calculation (calculation report) or of the
analysis of the strength must be presented to JAF.
(2) Drawing of rollcage and tubular flame general construction and tube material &
dimensions.
It is not necessary to present the verification every year unless the vehicle type and its
design remain the same.
3) Method of fixation to rollcage, diameter and thickness of pipes
Free, including shape of the tubes.
However any processing or modification to the rollcage homologated by FIA or JAF following
the fixation of a tubular structure is not permissible.
4) Even if the engine is dismounted, the parts which suspend the bodywork must work normally.
3.3.7) Flat bottom and floor
It is obligatory to install a flat bottom which complies with the following conditions. The flat
bottom must be installed across the total width of the car seen from its underneath without tire wheel
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housing and outer mirrors.
1) A solid body that is rigid, flat and impervious plane under any circumstance, which covers the
lower surface of the car between the center line of the rotational axle of the front wheel and the
center line of the rotational axle of the rear wheel must be secured.
Materials are free.
Minimum width of the flat bottom is 950mm and it shall be symmetrical about the longitudinal
center line of the car.
This plane may be composed of several pieces. However the gap of each piece between them
must be less than 1mm and the tolerance in vertical direction across the whole plane area is 5mm
maximum.
2) In any case, the flat bottom must not have an aerodynamic effect.
3) No air stream may pass between the floor of cockpit and the flat bottom except the parts fore of the
bulkhead, of passing the exhaust pipes(except side sill), center tunnel and tunnel for rear engine
vehicles.
Bulkhead
Floor
Center line of the front wheel rotational axle
Flat bottom
Center line of the rear wheel rotational axle
Front edge of floor
Front edge of flat bottom
Rear edge of flat bottom
Drawing 7-5
4) Any suspended part of the car, regardless of the provisions under Art. 3.5.1) "Front aerodynamic
device" of the present regulations, must not situate below the plane formed by the flat bottom.
5) It is permitted to have radius of maximum 25mm upwardly at the periphery edge of the flat bottom.
6) Openings may be made into the flat bottom for the following reasons.
(1) Pneumatic jack use
(2) Extraction of heat from the exhaust pipe ;
- The holes should be within the area corresponding to exhaust pipe diameter.
- The holes must follow the shape of exhaust pipe.
- Maximum diameter is 50mm
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- Number of the ventilation holes is free.
(3) Sensor use (Maximum diameter is 20mm)
However, for the purpose of passing the optical axis of the ride height sensor, it is
permitted to make maximum 4 holes (slits) of the dimensions of 20mm x 50mm (maximum).
7) The flat bottom can be installed in such a way that the straight part of lower surface of side sill
except flange is the top of it. However if the flat bottom interferes with the floor of the original
vehicle, the original floor may be modified or new flat floor of the material prescribed in Article
3.3.9.1.-2) "Shape and material" may be created.
8) In order to mount the flat bottom, part situated below the straight line of the lower surface of the
side sill may be bent or cut.
Fender arch
Fender arch
Side sill
Flat bottom
Straight line of the lower surface of the side sill

Section
Side sill
Side skirt
Floor
Flat bottom
Bend or cut
Drawing 7-6
9) Provisions under Art. 3.4.12.1)- (3) "The shape of the tire housing" shall be satisfied.
3.3.8Tunnel installation to the floor part
1) Center tunnel
A new tunnel may be created following removal of the center tunnel of the original vehicle within
the following dimensions.
Material: must be rigid and sufficiently fireproofing material.
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Permitted volume with dimensions
for installation of center tunnel
Rear Bulkhead
800mm
Symmetrical to
the center line
of car
Front Bulkhead
Lower surface of the flat bottom
Drawing 7-7
2) Tunnel installation for exhaust pipes
(1) One tunnel may be installed of which width up to 210mm and height up to 210mm provided it
does not affect the shape of the flat bottom toward the upper direction of the floor. However if a
car has an engine having banking on its RH and LH at the front, it is permitted to install one
tunnel for the RH and LH respectively.
(2) The processing to the surface of the bulkhead should be limited to a circumscribed square with
a diameter up to 210mm.
3.3.9) Body side panel and side sill
3.3.9.1) Body side panel, side sill and floor
1) Body side panel, side sill and floor situated below the parting line at the lower part of the door
window may be newly installed after original body side panel, side sill and floor are removed.
2) Shape and material:
Shape: free
However outer surfaces of the body side panel and the side sill must be situated no more than
250mm above the bottom surface of the flat bottom and between 120mm transversely inward from
the lower edges of the door outer surfaces. But modifications permitted under Art.3.3.8)-2) "Tunnel
installation for exhaust pipes" is permissible.
Material: rigid and sufficiently fireproofing material composed of the followings:
(2) Carbon fiber material having honeycomb construction no less than 10mm thickness.
3) The structure which allows air to pass inside the side sill is prohibited.
4) To the lower part of the door between the front fender and the rear fender, side sill cover may be
installed following widening of outer surface of the original vehicle (door outer panel, outer
surface of the side sill or outer surface of side sill cover), however parts not widened must maintain
identical surface with the original vehicle.
The structure which allows air to pass between the outermost surface of this part and side sill is
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prohibited. When an opening is made for the purpose of passing exhaust pipe on the outmost
surface, it should be limited to a circumscribed square with a diameter up to 120mm when viewed
from the side.
5) If the side sill cover is installed, its material is free.
Door
Outer surface of body side panel & side sill
Side sill cover
Body side panel

& side sill
Lower edge of the door outer surface
Side skirt
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-8
Door
Exhaust pipe tunnel
Body side panel

& side sill
Side sill cover
Exhaust
pipe
Door lower edge

Side skirt
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-9
3.3.10) Bumpers
3.3.10.1.1) Front bumper
1) The shape of upper part which is divided by a horizontal plane passing 300mm above the flat
bottom base must be retained as original between the base points P1 and P2 of the Drawing 7-10.
P1 and P2 are the points where a straight line having 75% of the maximum width of the original
vehicle which intersect vertically with the longitudinal centerline of the car and symmetrical to it,
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contact with the perimeter of the front bumper when viewed from above.
2) Between the base points P1 and P2 (Drawing7-10) defined above 1), the bumper part situated more
than 40mm and 300mm or less above the bottom surface of the flat bottom may be modified
(including addition of opening) if the area falls inside the contour of the original bumper.
3) There are no restrictions on reinforcement members for the inside of the bumper.
3.3.10.1.2) Rear bumper
1) The shape of the upper part between the base points P3 and P4 on the Drawing 7-10 and aloft the
horizontal plane passing 300mm above the bottom surface of the flat bottom must be retained as
original. P3 and P4 are the points where a straight line having 80% of the maximum width of the
original vehicle which intersect vertically with the longitudinal centerline of the car and
symmetrical to it, contact with the perimeter of the rear bumper when viewed from above.
2) Modification(including cut) of bumper configuration situated lower than 300mm from the bottom
surface of the flat bottom may be permitted within the area determined by the rear axle center line
and the line parallel to it at the rear edge of the bodywork and the straight lines at an angle of 30in
relation to the latter at the points laying 665mm from the longitudinal centerline of the car each
side and the lines parallel to the longitudinal centerline which contact with the outmost perimeter
of the bodywork (refer to Drawing 7-11). However horizontal surface must be maintained at the
bottom of the modified bumper within 650mm from the longitudinal centerline of the car each side.
3) There are no restrictions on reinforcement members for the inside of the bumper.
W1: 75% of the maximum width of the original vehicle
W2: 80% of the maximum width of the original vehicle
Drawing 7-10
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Rear edge of the car

Center of rotational
axle of rear wheel
Longitudinal
center line of
car
Overall
width of
the car
Extended line from the base of

the flat bottom
Drawing 7-11
3.3.10.2) Changes in bumper configuration accompanied by widening of fender width
These changes in bumper configuration are permitted subject to the following conditions only.
In order to facilitate examination of the configuration change, participants must carry a template
with them.
1) Permissible area for the changes of front bumper configuration
This must remain within the area determined by the straight lines at an angle of 30 in relation to
the lines connecting base points P1 & P2 and the straight lines parallel to the longitudinal
centerline of the car which contact with the outermost perimeter of the bodywork (refer to Drawing
7-10). Furthermore, R in some degree must exist at each of the intersection points when viewed
from above.
However, the front bumper situated within the area defined under the relevant regulations must not
be in the shape of canard or similar to it (ledge shape extended longitudinally).
2) Permissible area for the changes of rear bumper configuration
2)-1 Part above a parallel plane passing 300mm above the flat bottom base.
This must remain within the area determined by the straight lines at an angle of 30 in relation to
the lines connecting base points P3 & P4 and the straight lines parallel to the longitudinal
centerline of the car which contact with the outermost perimeter of the bodywork (refer to Drawing
7-10). Furthermore, R in some degree must exist at each of the intersection points when viewed
from above.
2)-2 Part under a parallel plane passing 300mm above the flat bottom base.
When seen from above, modification of the rear bumper in this area is permitted if it remains
within the area determined by the rear axle center line and the line parallel to it at the rear edge of
the bodywork and the straight lines at an angle of 30in relation to the latter at the points laying
665mm from the longitudinal centerline of the car each side and the lines parallel to the
longitudinal centerline which contact with the outmost perimeter of the bodywork (refer to
Drawing 7-11).
Furthermore, R in some degree must exist at each of the intersection points when viewed from
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above.
3.3.11) Fenders
1) Fender may be widened up to 1,950mm within the overall width of a car. The front part of the front
fender and rear part of the rear fender must be fit within the area defined under Article 3.3.10.2)
"Changes in bumper configuration accompanied by widening of fender width "when seen from
above.
The rear edge of the front fenders must not extend over the parting line at the front edge of the
doors (the dimension of front fender may not be increased in longitudinal direction).
Parting line at the front edge of the doors

Fender cannot be extended to the rear of
the line
Drawing 7-12
2) The design of the fender parts which are extended is free, however opening made must respect the
provisions of Art. 3.4.3.2) "Opening on fender" of the present regulations and have radius of 5mm
or more at projected parts having acute angles on the outer surface of a car, the fender parts which
are not extended must have identical surface with the original vehicle.
3) When the fenders of the original vehicle have openings for intake and cooling for the engine, it is
permitted that the dimensions of the openings are altered or the openings are closed as a result of
extension of the fenders. However it is obligatory to respect the provisions of Art. 3.4.3.2)
"Opening on fender" of the present regulations even in the former case.
4) Bumper and fender construction where the bumper extends into the inside of the fender are
permitted only if this is the original vehicle design.
5) Fender must not protrude beyond the perimeter of the upper edge of the fender of the original
vehicle viewed from the side. However if the tire housing installed in accordance with the
prescriptions of 3.3.12)"Tire housing" interferes with the fender, the curved part which contacts
with the installed tire housing may protrude from the perimeter of the upper edge of the fender and
the relevant projected part may be connected with its circumference smoothly (by smooth radius).
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Projecting part as a result of
construction of the tire housing
Smooth radius
Smooth radius
Parting line of the fender of the

original vehicle
Drawing 7-13
6) If the original rear fender and rear pillar are of integral construction, the fender is considered to be
below the horizontal plane passing through the lower edge of the rear window.
3.3.12) Tire housing
3.3.12.1) In order to allow the tire housing to accommodate the front/rear complete wheel, an independent
tire housing which is formed by the planes inside of wheel arch must exist regardless of the structure
of the original vehicle. There are no restrictions on tire housing materials.
1) Tire housings must be installed within the area defined below, with the complete wheels in the
straight ahead position and the car in running order.
(1) Parallel to the bottom surface of the flat bottom, and above the plane passing through the
wheel center line: In the area within a radius of 410mm of the wheel rotational axle. The
transverse position (to the right and left of the car) is free.
(2) Parallel to the bottom surface of the flat bottom, and below the plane passing through the
wheel center line: In the area delimited by the planes passing the center of the rotational axle
of the right and left wheels and parallel to the plane perpendicular to the bottom surface of the
flat bottom, and within 410mm to the front and the rear respectively. The transverse position
(to the right and left of the car) is free.
(3) The shape of the tire housing
(1) The shape of the tire housing is free.
(2) The tire housing and the bodywork structure which are situated less than 50mm above the
bottom surface of the flat bottom in the area of the tire housing situated behind the frontal
edge of the flat bottom and in front of the rear edge of the flat bottom must be covered by
the flat bottom when seen from its underneath.
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Examples of the front tire housing
The angle
is free
Flat bottom
Flat bottom
Radius 25mm
Flat bottom
Examples of the rear tire housing

Rear tire housing
Rear tire housing
Flat bottom
Flat bottom
Rear tire housing
Radius 25mm
Rear tire housing
The angle
is free
Flat bottom
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-14
(4) Opening may be created on the aft part of the tire housing which is connected to the
cut-out(exit hole) permitting the escape of air used to cool the brakes created under
Art.3.4.3.2) "Opening on fender".
(5) Creating opening is permitted for the purpose of passing sprung parts, driving device and
ducts for cooling the brakes and of extracting heat from the exhaust pipe.
2) If the tire housing of the original vehicle was constructed already beyond the size defined by 1)
above, it must be within the dimensions of the original vehicle.
3) However where the front edge or the rear edge of the tire housing interfere with the bulkhead,
modifications may be made solely in the area within a radius of 460mm of the front wheel axle
rotational center with the wheels in the straight ahead position for the front bulkhead, and in the
area within a radius of 410mm of the rear wheel axle rotational center for the rear bulkhead.
Flat bottom
Flat bottom
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4) The side sill exists within the area defined by 3) above may be removed.
3.3.12.2) In order to build tire housing, it is permissible to remove original side rail-uppers and the
framework around it on condition that there is no decrease in the structural rigidity, except when any
upper attachment point of suspension struts is installed to the parts concerned.
3.3.12.3) Where the drive-shafts interfere with the side members, the parts concerned may be modified
within the smallest possible area. However in order to maintain the structural rigidity which might be
altered by the modification carried out, the modified parts must be reinforced.
3.3.13) Side skirts
Side skirts are permitted on condition that, and there are no restrictions on side skirts materials.
1) it is installed below the horizontal plane passing through the center of the front and rear wheel
rotational axles of the car in running order.
2) within the area (width) extended by the maximum vehicle width.
3) The front/rear edge and the lateral edges must have a radius of more than 5mm.
4) The outer surface of the side skirts may not enter the inside of the outer surface of the original
vehicle.
5) Furthermore it must be connected to the flat bottom without any gap and also to the front/rear
fenders.
3.3.14) Engine compartment
3.3.14.1) Radiator support and its supporting members may be removed.
3.3.14.2) Bonnet (including engine-cover)
If the tire housing installed in accordance with the prescriptions of 3.3.12)"Tire housing" interferes
with the bonnet (including engine-cover), rear hatch gate or boot-lid , the relevant part which contacts
with the installed tire housing may protrude in a curved shape follows the upper edge of the tire
housing. The relevant projected part may be connected with its circumference and the fender smoothly
(by smooth radius).
3.3.15) Luggage compartment
The floor of the luggage compartment may be modified or removed but the ground may not be seen.
1) If the floor of the luggage compartment is modified;
1.1) When any rear aerodynamic part does not exit under the floor:
(1) The shape shown in the drawing 7-15A is prohibited.
(2) The floor surface must be flat and parallel to the flat bottom (see drawing 7-15B).
(3) When the floor surface is flat and parallel to the flat bottom, it can be lowered by the level
of the flat bottom.
1.2) When rear aerodynamic part exists under the floor :
(1) When rear aerodynamic part under the floor exists to the rear edge of the car, the shape of
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the floor surface situated above it is free (see drawing 7-15C).
(2) When rear aerodynamic part under the floor does not exists longitudinally to the rear
edge of the car, the shape of the floor surface behind its rear edge must be flat and parallel
to the flat bottom as well (see drawing 7-15D).
(3) Air must not flow in longitudinal direction between the rear aerodynamic part under the
floor and floor surface.
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-15
1.3) Regardless of existence of rear aerodynamic part under the floor, only the air passed through
radiator may flow in the space situated above the floor surface of luggage compartment. If the
air flows (in the space) over the lowest surface of the bodywork (floor surface of the luggage
compartment) and the purpose of that opening is the escape of air which passes through
radiator installed inside the luggage compartment etc., the cross section of the opening must
be less than the area of the radiator core.
2) When the floor of the luggage compartment is removed;
(1) It is permitted install a crushable structure in order that the influence resulted from these
changes against impact must be minimal.
(2) In order to provide greater rigidity for the bodywork, cross-members can be freely added.
3) If a safety fuel tank installed in the luggage compartment;
Appropriate steps may be taken to prevent the fuel tank from falling. This includes the addition
of structure by reinforcement- members to secure its safety.
3.3.16) Hard top for open cars
Provided the following conditions are observed, hard top for open car may be installed.
1) Configuration: If the original open car has a soft top or a hard top as its optional parts, the hard top
which may be installed must maintain its configuration similar to the original.
2) Material: rigid and sufficiently fireproofing material and must be either of the followings, except
the attachments (including flanges);
(2) Carbon fiber material having honeycomb construction no less than 10mm thickness
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3) The highest point: The highest point indicated in the 3- view-drawing of the catalogue of the
vehicle concerned should be regarded as the highest point of the car.
4) Fixation: There is no restriction on its fixation method. However fixing to homologated rollcages
may be authorized only if there is no need to carry out any modification to the rollcages.
3.3.17) Vehicle interior
With the exception of the luggage compartment, vehicle interiors must remain as they were in the
original vehicle (Any mechanical structural element must not exist other than that is originally
installed in the vehicle).
Modification and replacement of the dashboard (instrument panel) are permitted. But complete
removal of the dashboard (instrument panel) is not permitted.
Flexible air ducts made of non flammable material may be installed to the vehicle interior for the
purpose of cooling the driver and various auxiliary equipment(electrical equipment). It is also
authorized that the flexible ducts are connected with air scoops specified in Article3.3.19) "Auxiliary
accessories" of the present regulations, however it must not obstruct driver's visibility.
Oil tank installation to the vehicle interior (cockpit) is not permitted.
3.3.18) Reinforcement
Reinforcement of the bodywork (including bulkhead) is free provided it does not encroach on the
spaces inclusive of driver's and passenger's compartments.
3.3.19) Auxiliary accessories
Demisting devices and cockpit ventilation systems are free provided that the original ventilation
openings are remained and the outside shape is not significantly changed (Maximum protrusion
20mm).
3.4) Aerodynamic device
3.4.1) Front aerodynamic device
(1) The device may be installed under the bodywork within the area determined by the parallel line
max. 950mm forward of the line connecting the axle centers of right and left front wheel and
the straight lines at an angle of 30in relation to the fore-mentioned parallel line at the points
laying 460mm from the longitudinal centerline of the car and the lines parallel to the
longitudinal centerline which contact with the outmost perimeter of the bodywork. This area
must also be 130mm or less above the base of the flat bottom.
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Overall
width of
the car
Front
edge of
the flat
bottom
Front wheel axle

centerline
Front axle center
Flat bottom
Front aerodynamic device

Height limitation at front and rear edges
Drawing 7-16
Front edge of
the flat bottom
(2) Materials are free.

(3) The frontal edge and the lateral edges should have a radius of more than 5mm.
(4) Lower structure of the bodywork may be connected to the lower part of the fender which is
situated forward of the vertical plane passing through the foremost point of the front complete
wheel.
(5) For the examination of (1), participants must carry a template with them.
(6) Flap (canard) may be installed in the area (Drawing 7-17);
(i)
below the horizontal plane passing 250mm above the bottom surface of the flat bottom of
the car;
(ii) forward of the front complete wheel and outside of the points P1 and P2 ;
(iii) inside the parallel line max. 950mm forward of the line connecting the axle centers of
right and left front wheel and the straight lines at an angle of 30in relation to the
fore-mentioned parallel line at the points laying 460mm from the longitudinal centerline
of the car and the lines parallel to the longitudinal centerline which contact with the
outmost perimeter of the bodywork.
(iv) be 120mm or less from the perimeter of the bodywork.
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The longitudinal
centerline of the car
Overall width
75% of the
original car
Front
wheel axle
centerline
Overall
width of
the car
point
Section
Max.
Canard
Flat bottom
Max.
Drawing 7-17
3.4.2) Rear aerodynamic device

As a rear aerodynamic device, either a rear air spoiler or a rear wing may be installed provided the
followings are observed:
1) Number of the device should be one unit.
2) The wing should be one and any part of the aerofoil section should be able to fit in a
400mm150mm rectangle (including gurney-flaps, excluding supports and end plates).
3) Its height should be limited by the top of the ceiling except optional parts(1,100mm above the
bottom surface of the flat bottom).
4) The maximum width is 1,900mm (including supports and end plates).
The area determined by the line parallel to the rear axle center line at the rear edge of the
bodywork and the straight lines at an angle of 30in relation to the line at the points laying 665mm
from the longitudinal centerline of the car each side and the lines parallel to the longitudinal
centerline which contact with the outmost perimeter of the bodywork
(refer to Drawing 7-18) is
to be regarded as the outermost edge of the perimeter of bodywork, and the above mentioned rear
device may be installed within this extent.
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Rear wheel axle

centerline
Rear wing
Drawing 7-18
5) It should be placed above the perimeter of the bodywork and the parting line of the rear fender
when viewed from the side, or on the surface of the boot-lid (engine-cover).
(It is not permitted to install any aerodynamic device onto the rear fender.)
6) It should be situated behind a plane vertical to the bottom surface of the flat bottom and passing
through the center of the rear wheel rotational axle.
7) The frontal edge and the lateral edges including end plates should have a radius of no less than
5mm.
8) The shape and materials are free. When installing the device to the boot-lid, it is permissible to
install reinforcements to the inside of the boot-lid to provide greater rigidity for the fixation of
supports.
9) The boot-lid and rear hatch gate should be able to be opened and closed without removing any
structural part.
3.4.3) Aerodynamic devices beneath the rear floor
It is permitted to add a completely flat inclined panel without openings under the following
conditions.
Under the floor no less than 350mm behind the center of the rear wheel rotational axle and 650mm
from the longitudinal center line of the car on each side, it is permitted to install only aerodynamic
parts mounted to the original vehicle or a completely flat inclined panel without openings (inclined
panel) under the following conditions. Neither the said aerodynamic parts nor the inclined panel may
be installed, but they can not be installed together.
However if any structural part of the car interferes with the inclined panel when the frontal edge
of the inclined paned is moved, the part concerned may protrude in a shape of rectangular
parallelepiped which is parallel to the surface of the flat bottom.
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Materials are free.
Regardless of the existence of the inclined panel, free for the area beyond 650mm from the
longitudinal center line of the car on each side and aft of the plane vertical to the bottom surface of the
flat bottom and passing through the center of the rear wheel rotational axle, and also under the parallel
plane passing 300mm above the bottom surface of the flat bottom.
1) Between the vertical planes, one passing through the rear edge of the flat bottom (a vertical plane
passing through the center line of the rear wheel rotational axle) and the other passing through the
rearmost point of the bodywork.
2) Maximum width of the panel is 1300mm and it shall be symmetrical in relation to the longitudinal
center line of the car.
3) No part of the panel may be situated more than 150mm above the flat bottom.
4) Exhaust pipe and air-cooled cooler radiator are permitted to be installed.
Flat bottom
Inclined panel
Drawing 7-19
5.1) Shielding is optional and may be installed on the lateral part of the inclined plate. Materials and
the shape are free when it is installed.
5.2) If there is any removable auxiliary part such as a grill at the rear of the original vehicle, it may be
removed providing the following conditions are respected:
When a bodywork part exists under the auxiliary part and no gap exists between it and the
inclined panel, the space created after the auxiliary part is removed should be covered according to
the Art. 3.3.3.5) "Openings for the rear part of the bodywork" of the present regulations.
6) The junction between the rear edge of the flat bottom and the foremost point of the inclined panel
must be continual and may have a radius of up to 25mm.
7) Vertical fins may be installed under the following conditions, Materials are free:
(1) They remain parallel to the longitudinal center-line of the car.
(2) They exert no aerodynamic influence.
(3) Maximum 4 fins
(4) Vertical fins may be extended from the rear edge of the panel to the rear, however the highest
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edge within the width of 1,300mm must not be more than 150mm from the flat bottom and the
rear edge must be situated inside the outline of the car.
When the upper extended part is fixed to the bodywork openings must be made according to the
Drawing 7-20.
The ground must not be seen when a

boot-lid(trunk) or a hatch gate is opened
The lower surface of the

bodywork structure
Space
Inclined panel
Vertical fin
Vertical fin extended from the rear edge of

the panel to the rear

bodywork structure
Bracket to install vertical fin extended

from the inclined panel to the rear
Circle of the
diameter of
50mm
Inclined panel
Vertical fin


bodywork structure
Inclined panel
Vertical fin

Drawing 7-20
8) Openings may be made into the inclined panel for the following reasons:
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(1) Pneumatic jack use
(2) Extraction of heat from the exhaust pipe.
- The holes should be within the area corresponding to exhaust pipe diameter.
- The holes must follow the shape of exhaust pipe
- Maximum diameter is 50mm.
- Number of the ventilation holes is free.
(3) Sensor use
Up to 2 openings with the maximum dimension of 20mm x 50mm
9) If rear aerodynamic part is installed under the floor and its dimension from the longitudinal center
line of the car to the right and left is less than 650mm respectively, it is not permitted to install any
structure except exhaust pipe and oil cooler (including its lines) in the area defined by its edge and
by the lines situated 650mm from the longitudinal center line of the car.
Article 4: Weight
4.1) Minimum weight
Minimum weight must be respected as laid out in the Appendix 2 of this Chapter. The JAF may
change the minimum weight requirements with notice in advance at any time during the season in
order to provide equality of performance.
4.2) Ballast
It is permissible to install one or more ballast to fulfill the requirement of the minimum weight.
The position and the installation method of the ballast are free, but both the ballast and the bodywork
part to which the ballast is fixed must have sufficient strength.
Article 5: Engine
5.1) Type and position of engine
An engine from another model of car can be mounted if it derives from the homologated or
registered vehicle of the same manufacturer.
The mounting position, location and orientation of the engine are free provided the engine is
situated fore of the front bulkhead or aft of the rear bulkhead.
5.2) Engine modifications
5.2.1) Cylinder capacity
Modifications to cylinder capacity are permitted.
5.2.2) Supercharging device
Free.
5.2.3) Cylinder head and cylinder block
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Reinforcement of the head and block is permitted.
5.2.4) Crankshaft and connecting rods
Free.
5.2.5) Bearings
Free provided that the original type of the bearing (plane bearing, roller bearing, etc.) is
maintained.
5.2.6) Cylinder head gasket
Free.
5.2.7) Camshaft and valves (including valve springs)
Modifications to camshaft position / number and changes to the driving system are not permitted
however, the other elements are free.
Only when variable valve timing is installed to the original engine and its mechanism remains
identical to that original one, it is permitted to use it.
5.2.8) Pistons, piston pins, and piston rings
Free.
5.2.9) Flywheel
Free.
5.2.10) Ignition system
Free.
5.2.11) Lubricating system
Free other than the restrictions defined below.
When viewed from above, the oil cooler must not protrude from the vehicle perimeter. If the oil
cooler is installed outside the vehicle, it must be positioned below the horizontal plane passing through
the wheel rotational center of the vehicle in running order.
5.3) Air intake system
Free other than the restrictions defined below.
The use of water injection devices, variable valve timing, variable inlet ports, and air intake
adjustment devices is allowed only if these devices were part of the original vehicle or the original
engine.
The use of a variable intake trumpet is not permitted.
5.3.1.1) Air restrictor
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All cars must have either 1 or 2 air restrictor(s) made of metal with a tube(s) having circular
section(s) maintained for a minimum length of 3mm. All air admitted to the engine must pass through
the air restrictor(s). When all the intake air is forced to stop upstream of the air restrictor(s), engine
must be immediately stopped.
5.3.1.2) Air restrictor diameter
Air restrictor diameter must be maintained as specified in the Appendix 2 of this Chapter. Air
restrictor diameter must comply with the prescribed value at all time during an event.
The JAF may change the air restrictor diameter requirements with notice in advance at any time
during the season in order to provide equality of performance.
5.3.1.3) Supercharged engine
The air restrictor must be situated at a maximum of 50mm upstream of the vertical plane passing
through the most upstream extremities of the supercharger wheel blade, otherwise in the middle of an
airtight and one piece cone of 7 degrees minimum, which is fitted directly to the inlet of the housing.
If an air restrictor and the cone are installed as an integrated part, such part must be joined to the
housing side of the supercharger without any gap.
The JAF may impose restrictions on supercharging pressure with notice in advance in order to
provide equality of performance.
Air restrictor
Integrated part
The housing of the supercharger
Drawing 7-21
5.3.1.4) Normally aspirated engine
It is obligatory to equip an air box and the air restrictor must be installed to an air inlet of the box.
The air box must satisfy the following conditions:
1) It must not exceed 1,000mm x 500m m x 500mm
2) Intake ducts in front of air box are free provided the external appearance of the car is not
changed. The internal structure and also the material of the air box are free.
3) When all the intake air is forced to stop while the engine is running, the engine must stop and
the air box and those intake ducts in front of it must have sufficient rigidity not to be damaged
or failed.
5.3.2) Air restrictor exemptions
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Vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated reciprocating engine having a cubic capacity of up to
2,000cc where all the intake air is delivered through a single aperture, no air restrictor installation is
required.
5.3.3) Intake temperature
5.3.3.1) Intercooler
Intercoolers for cooling the intake air including its mounting position and piping are free.
But their only function must be to channel air.
Apart from intercoolers, any device, system, procedure, construction or designs which have the
purpose and/or effect decreasing the temperature of air supplied for the engine are forbidden.
5.4) Cooling
Water radiators are free, as long as its function is identical to the one installed to the original
vehicle.
Water pumps are free.
For the purpose of cooling the water radiator, oil cooler and each engine part, only air is permitted
and other cooling method by injection or spraying of any substance other than air into them is
prohibited.
Heat exchanger can be used.
Flexible air ducts may be installed in the engine compartment to cool auxiliary equipment of the
engine.
5.5) Exhaust system
The exhaust system is free. However,
1) at least one catalytic unit must be installed through which all exhaust gases should pass. The unit
must be approved by JAF and the application must be submitted no later than 2 months before the
competition in which the unit is used for the first time;
2) variable exhaust systems are not permitted.
Exit of the exhaust should be as follows for the cars with a lateral exhaust exit:
1) Minimum height: the lowest point of the exit must retain the minimum ground clearance without
fail.
2) Maximum height: the highest point of the exit must not exceed the parallel plane passing 300mm
above the bottom surface of the flat bottom.
5.6) Rotary engines
5.6.1) Supercharging is not allowed for 3-rotor engines.
5.6.2) 3-rotor engines must be equipped with air restrictors specified in the Appendix 2 of this Chapter.
5.6.3) On vehicles equipped with a naturally aspirated rotary engine where all the intake air is delivered
through a single aperture, no air restrictor installation is required.
5.6.4) Type of rotary engine port
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Free.
Article 6: Lines and pumps, and fuel tanks

Free as long as Articles 6.1), 6.2) and 6.3) are observed.
6.1) Fuel tanks
It is obligatory to install a safety fuel tank.
It is obligatory that a flexible joint be used for the junction of the fuel tank and fuel filler neck,
which can allow bodywork deformation in some degree and avoid any leakage of fuel.
6.1.1) Location of Fuel Tanks
All safety fuel tanks must be situated in the original position or between the front and rear wheel center
lines (inside the wheelbase).
They must conform to the following conditions.
1) It must be situated behind the rear edge of the front seat except when it is installed fore of the front
bulkhead.
2) It must be surrounded by an impact absorbing structure of at least 10mm thick.
3) It is permitted to cut the cockpit floor in order to install a safety fuel tank.
4) It must be insulated by a rigid and non-flammable fire wall from driver and the engine
compartment, which is made of the material defined by 3.3.5.2) "Rear bulkhead" 3). For this
purpose, the bulkhead defined under Article 3.3.5) "Bodywork (monocoque structure) and
bulkhead" or a floor without openings may be regarded as a fire wall. The container for the safety
fuel tank is not considered to be a fire wall.
If the bulkhead extends vertically from the floor of the vehicle to the ceiling, a window of the
smallest possible area may be installed to the bulkhead to permit vision to the rear of the vehicle.
The window must be made of laminated glass.
5) Leakage of the fuel must not be accumulated and careful attention should be paid for it so as not to
go into the cockpit.
6) It must be surrounded by a rigid construction so that it is not damaged even by a lateral impact.
6.1.2) The use of self sealing breakaway valve for all fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine is
considered desirable. This valve must operate at less than 50% of the load required to break the fuel
line fitting or to pull it out of the fuel tank.
6.1.3) Fuel supply system
It must not be installed in the cockpit and outside of the bodywork. Except for the fore-mentioned
condition, the system is free.
6.1.4) Unless the tank fillers are connected directly to the tank, it is recommended that a valve supplied by
the tank manufacturer be installed at the top of the tank. The valve should permit sealing the fuel tank
in the event of the filler being knocked off during an accident.
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6.1.5) Position of the filler

1) Minimum height: The center of the filler must not be lower than the plane passing through 595mm
above the bottom surface of the flat bottom.
2) The distance between the center of the filler and the edge of the exhaust exit must be 1000mm or
more in plain view.
the center of the filler
Flat bottom
Exhaust
exit
Filler
Drawing 7-22
6.2) Fuel capacity
The maximum amount of fuel which may be carried on board is 100 liters.
The JAF may reduce the total fuel tank capacity with notice in advance.
6.3) Number of fuel tanks
Multiple fuel tanks may be used as long as the maximum capacity of the tanks does not exceed that
specified in Art. 6.2) "Fuel capacity" above. However, only 1 collector tank is permitted.
6.4) Cooling of fuel
It is permissible to install cooling device to the fuel supply piping mounted on the vehicle for the
purpose of decreasing the temperature of fuel. The only method allowed for cooling fuel is air-cooled
method by natural air stream.
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Article 7: Electrical Equipment

7.1) Battery
Only sealed batteries are permitted. Insulation to prevent shorting must be installed.
The battery may be mounted anywhere except in the area of the driver's seat.
There are no restrictions on battery make and capacity.
7.2) Lighting
Indicators, by which the driver may recognize whether the headlight and/or the direction, must be
fitted.
7.2.1) Headlights
1) Headlights must remain in their original position. Their configuration and function of the original
vehicle must be maintained. The main optical axis must be to the front. Brightness (light intensity)
must be at least equal to that of the original vehicle's headlights so that the lightening can be
recognized by the drivers of the cars running in font and the officials around the track. Right and
left lights must not be illuminated by turns.
2) Headlights must have yellow or amber colored covers.
3) If it is not possible to install the same lighting unit(except luminous valve) as that was installed on
the original vehicle, the diameter of the surface of headlight lens must be at least 10cm.
4) It is authorized to alter a light source for the purpose of increasing illumination (or luminous
intensity).
5) If the vehicle is originally equipped with retractable headlights, the retracting mechanism may be
removed and modifications with transparent materials may be carried out so as to lighten the front
of the vehicle.
7.2.2) Other lights
7.2.2.1) Tail light and brake light
Tail light and brake light must have the same configuration as those of the original vehicle.
Brightness (light intensity) of these lights must be equal to or greater than that of the original
lights.
7.2.2.2) Direction indicators
The lightening of indicators must be recognized by the drivers of the cars running in front/behind
and the officials around the track. The diameter of the indicators' lens surface is required to be at least
30mm.
There is no restriction on side markers including its removal.
7.2.2.3) Other lights
Ducts can be connected to openings which are created by removal of the original lights.
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7.2.3) Wiper
It is permissible to change the front window wiper construction. However at least one wiper must
be equipped and it must be able to be operated by the driver seated and activated effectively at any
time during an event.
Article 8: Transmission
8.1) Drive system
Changes in drive system are permitted regardless of the system used in the original vehicle.
Kinetic Energy Recovery System may be used providing the system is submitted to JAF and
approved according to the "Supplementary regulation for Kinetic Energy Recovery System".
8.2) Clutch
Free provided the conditions set out in the Article 2.1.2) "Control function restrictions" are
respected.
8.3) Transmission and transmission control lever
The gearbox must comprise a maximum of 6 ratios and a reverse gear. Mounting position is free.
Use of a paddle sift system is authorized.
8.4) Final drive system and differential
Free provided the conditions set out in the Article 2.1.2) "Control function restrictions" are
respected.
The viscous clutch is permitted provided that it is not controllable when the car is in motion.
8.5) Propeller shaft and drive shaft
Free.
8.6) Cooling
Only air cooling of the transmission is permitted. Injection or spraying of any substance other than
air to cool the brakes is prohibited.
Mounting of oil cooler is free.
Article 9: Suspension and steering

9.1) Suspension type and installation
Suspension type on the original vehicle may be freely modified and altered.
However, even if the suspension fixation point on bodywork side is changed, the suspension must
work normally when the engine is dismounted.
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9.2) Anti-rollbar
There are no restrictions on anti-rollbar including their installation brackets.
Adjustment of anti-rollbar can be made mechanically only by driver when the car is in motion.
This must not be adjustable by any other means than the said method.
9.3) Axles
There are no restrictions on axles including spindles. They may be changed into Center locking
type.
9.4) Springs
There are no restrictions on springs including the addition of supplementary springs provided the
conditions set out in the Article 2.1.2) "Control function restrictions" are respected.
9.5) Shock absorbers
There are no restrictions on shock absorbers provided the conditions set out in the Article 2.1.2)
"Control function restrictions" are respected.
9.6) Suspension arms
All suspension arms must be made of metal.
9.7) Chromium plating
Chromium plating of steel suspension arms is not permitted.
9.8) Steering
Steering wheel, steering system (steering gearbox, link) and steering wheel must be connected
solely by mechanical means.
Power steering is permitted to use only if it is a single system without a programmable control.
Open type steering wheel is forbidden. A quick release system must be installed on the steering
wheel and its method must be of the type pulling a concentric flange situated on the steering column.
It is recommended to install a steering column with an impact absorbing device.
Article 10: Brakes

10.1) Brake system
The brake system is free, provided the conditions set out in the Article 2.1.2) "Control function
restrictions" are respected.
However, there must be no sensors or devises other than a fluid pressure sensor, a brake light
switch and a proportional brake valve on the lines between master cylinder and caliper.
Parking brake installation is optional.
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10.2) Brake calipers

A single caliper is allowed for each wheel. Each caliper may have up to 6 pistons. The
cross-section of each piston must be cylindrical.
10.3) Brake cooling
Only air cooling of the brakes is permitted. Injection or spraying of any substance to cool the
brakes is prohibited. However, the use of brake caliper cooling system by a liquid circulation is
permitted.
Air ducts for cooling the brakes may be installed. However, these ducts must not change the
bodywork configuration above the bumper and not permit the aerodynamic effect beneath the vehicle
between the front and rear wheel center lines (within the wheelbase).
There is no restriction on the number and size of air ducts used to cool each brake assembly.
Air ducts made of titanium are not permitted. Other than this, there is no restriction on air duct
material.
10.4) Brake discs
Maximum one brake disc made of ferrous material per wheel is permitted.
Article 11: Wheels and tires

11.1) Dimensions
11.1.1) Complete wheel maximum diameter and maximum width
Maximum diameter: 28 inches
Maximum width: 14 inches
However the maximum width of a complete wheel may be more than 12 inches under the
following conditions;
1) The material is restricted to aluminum;
2) The minimum weight is 10kg/wheel excluding balance weight and including air valve.
11.2) Wheel material
Wheel material is free but they must be made from metallic.
Accessories of wheels are permissible only if they do not exceed the maximum width of the
complete wheel and are secured by bolts etc.
11.3) Wheel attachment
Wheel attachment is free, if a single center nut, a red or dayglo orange safety spring or a
device/system performing the same function as the said spring must be installed to each wheel when
the car is in motion. The safety spring or the similar device mentioned above must be installed after
each wheel change.
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11.4) Pneumatic jack

Pneumatic jack installation is permitted. However, the installation of a compressed air bottles to
the vehicle is prohibited.
Article 12: Safety equipments and devices

All the regulations concerning safety are completed by adding the following to the Chapter 4 "Safety
regulations for homologated cars and registered vehicles" and applied.
12.1) Safety belts
The wearing of two shoulder straps, one abdominal strap and two straps between the legs is
compulsory.
Safety belts must comply with FIA standards 8853/98.
Each strap of the safety belt must have its own fixation point on the bodywork. Two abdominal
straps for right and left respectively can be prepared as long as they have the same homologation
numbers and the two abdominal straps on one side may be attached together by one attachment point
on the body.
12.2) Rear view mirrors
It is permitted to remove an inside mirror or replace it with any other system of equivalent
efficiency, when the bulkhead extends from the floor to the ceiling under the prescriptions mentioned
in 6.1.1), or when a partition window serves as a bulkhead as defined under the Art.17 "Protection
against fire" of the Chapter 4 "Safety regulations for homologated cars and registered vehicles",
regardless of the provisions under Art.7 "Rear view" of the Chapter 4 "Safety regulations for
homologated cars and registered vehicles". However, in this case, the rear view must be secured, and
outside mirrors which have at least the same size as those of the original vehicle must be mounted on
the both side of the outer surface of the bodywork.
12.3) Seats and Headrest
It is obligatory that FIA homologated competition seats (Standards 8855-1999 or 8862-2009)
which have a reinforcement part around the drivers head padded with energy absorbing and non
flammable material be used.
The driver's seat can be moved towards the center of the car unless it does not go beyond the
longitudinal center line of the car.
Headrest must be able to retain the driver's head wearing a helmet and must not have it move
rearward during acceleration. The drivers head must not be caught between the headrest and rollover
bars. It is recommended that the distance between the sides of the headrest should not exceed 400mm
and that energy absorbing material of minimum 20mm is fixed to the both sides.
12.4) Relation between seats, rollcage and lateral protection structure
The following dimensions should be respected within the plane perpendicular to the centerline of a
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car and to the surface of the flat bottom including the lowest point of the seat at the center of
it.(Drawing 7-23) However when the seat has a sliding system, the position of slide can be optional.
1) The distance between the center of the seat and lateral roll bar should be 950mm or more.
2) Between the center of seat and the lateral protection structure, horizontal distance should not be
less than 250mm and the difference of their vertical height should not be greater than 430mm.
Cross section of lateral roll bar
The lowest point

of the seat at the
seats center
The lowest point of the

seat at the seats center
Aria for lateral

protection structure
Flat bottom
Side view of a car
Drawing 7-23
12.5) Relation between drivers helmet and roll cage
When a driver is seated in his normal driving position and looks straight ahead, roll cage must not
be existed within the range shown in the Drawing 7-24 when seen from the side.
Line contacts with the highest point the
drivers helmet when he is seated in his
normal driving position and looks straight
ahead and parallel to the flat bottom
Line contacts with the rearmost point the

drivers helmet when he is seated in his
normal driving position and looks straight
ahead and perpendicular to the flat bottom
Rollcage can not be

exited within the meshed
part
Side view of a car
Flat bottom
Drawing 7-24
12.6) Elements between the door and the driver's seat
Between the door and the driver's seat, no mechanical components may be installed other than side
bars of the rollcage.
However, the impact absorbing structure, the knee pad and the water-supply bottles are not
considered as mechanical components.
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12.7) Frontal (back) protection structure

For the purpose of installing a crushable structure in the front of car, modifications are permitted.
But these changes must be limited to the smallest possible area on the side rails situated fore of the
frontal edge of the front complete wheels.
When a tubular structure defined under the Article 3.3.6)"Bodywork structure fore of the front
bulkhead and hind of the rear bulkhead" is installed, a crushable structure which satisfies the following
requirements must be installed:
1) The structure mounting position
Forward of the frontal tubular frame. Mounting the structure to the rear part of the frame is not
obligatory (optional).
2) Impact resistance
The average deceleration of the car must be less than 25G and must not exceed the maximum
deceleration 60G for more than 3ms when a frontal impact test is carried out.
For this test the
car's weight must be 1,500kg. The car shall collide head-on (full overlap) by at a velocity of
12metre/sec.
3) Dynamic crash test
A unit of crushable structure on a trolley is subjected to a dynamic crash test. A certification with a
signature of the person in charge of the testing laboratory must be issued and its copy must be
submitted to JAF.
It is not necessary to present a copy of the verification every year unless the vehicle type and its
design remain the same.
12.8) Lateral protection structure
1) In order to absorb impact, inside the door of driver's side should be either filled with
non-flammable shock absorbing material and/or made up of crushable structure except when a
rollcage structure admitted by Art.258.15.15.1 of the Appendix J(Drawing 258-4) is constructed. In
that exceptional case it is recommended to perform certain measures such as increasing the
thickness of the door outer panel.
2) If the door of the driver's side remains the same as that of the original vehicle, original energy
absorbing structure located inside of the door may not be removed and the additional bar of which
material and dimensions are the same as those of the rollbar specified by the prescriptions of
Art.253.8.2.2.5.2 of the Appendix J must be mounted.
3) Furthermore, if the material of the door was changed, the door bar specified in Art.253.8.2.2.5.2 of
the Appendix J must be added.
However, if the door bar is not comprised of JAF/FIA rollcage, it is not obligatory to comply with
above 2) and the relevant prescriptions.
4) It is permitted to install an impact absorbing device between the door of driver's side and the
rollcage.
12.9) Cockpit exit time
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When the driver escapes from the cockpit in an emergency from his normal driving position, the
structure must allow the driver to get out of the car within 7 seconds from the door of the driver's side
and 9 seconds from the door of the passenger's side.
12.10) Extinguishing equipment
Installation of the automatic extinguishing equipment defined by Art.253.7.2 of the Appendix J is
compulsory.
Article 13: Other requirements

13.1) Guards and Supports
Installation of radiator guard, tank guard and sump guard is permitted. However the prescriptions
defined under the Article 3.3.6)"Bodywork structure fore of the front bulkhead and hind of the rear
bulkhead" must be satisfied.
Other than magnesium, there is no restriction on materials.
13.2) Handicap weight installation devices
In order to enable the handicap ballast to be installed, weight installation device (rigid
construction) must be equipped at the place where scrutineers of the event concerned can easily check
it.
Article 14: Final Text

The final text for these regulations shall be the Japanese version should any dispute arise over their
interpretation.
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Appendix 1
Article 2 2.1.2) Examples of prohibited systems according to the restrictions
on control functions
Prohibited system etc.

1
Anti-lock braking system(ABS)
Semi-automatic or automatic gearbox
Power actuated clutch
Electronically or automatically adjusted final drive differential system (ex.: Differentials

with air pressurizing or hydraulic slip control with electronic control and / or outer pump)
Electronically or automatically adjusted shock absorber, suspension or ride height
adjustment
Four-wheel steering
Moveable ballast
Electronic control systems with closed-loop circuit other than engine
Devices that allow a driver to adjust shock absorber and suspension springs from the
driver's seat when the car is in motion
Telemetry
10
11
12
Throttle control system of which method is not a direct mechanical linkage between throttle
pedal and engine
Active suspension
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Appendix 2 : Minimum vehicle weight and air restrictors
Int.
Type
Cubic
Capacity Div.
cc
<=2,000cc
T/C
2,000cc<
<=3,000cc
3,000cc<
<=4,000cc
No.
1
2
1
2
1
2
mm
Min. weight Div. kg
1,100
1,150
1,200
39.1
27.9
37.3
26.7
37.0
26.4
39.9
28.5
38.1
27.2
37.7
26.9
40.6
29.0
38.8
27.7
38.4
27.4
<=2,000cc
2,000cc<
<=2,500cc
2,500cc<
<=3,000cc
3,000cc<
<=3,500cc
3,500cc<
<=4,000cc
4,000cc<
<=4,500cc
4,500cc<
<=5,000cc
5,000cc<
<=5,500cc
Installation Exemption
1
40.2
41.0
39.4
2
28.2
28.7
29.3
1
38.8
39.6
38.1
2
27.2
27.7
28.3
1
38.0
38.7
37.3
2
26.6
27.1
27.7
1
37.4
38.1
36.7
NA
2
26.2
26.7
27.2
1
37.0
37.7
36.3
2
25.9
26.4
26.9
1
36.6
37.3
35.9
2
25.6
26.1
26.6
1
35.6
36.3
37.0
2
25.4
25.9
26.4
1
35.2
35.9
36.6
5,500cc<
2
25.2
25.7
26.1
* Supercharged engine capacity shown in the above table has not been
multiplied by the 1.7 coefficient.
***
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(2) intake and exhaust valves

(3) valve retainers

(4) heat shield

(5) apex seals (rotary engine)

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2.1.1.3) Aluminum alloy

Article 3: Bodywork and exterior dimensions

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Parallel lines of the rear

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3.3.3.2) Opening on fender

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Lower parting line

The backward extended lines from

3.3.3.5) Openings for the rear part of the bodywork

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Center line of the front wheel rotational axle

Center line of the rear wheel rotational axle

Front edge of floor

Front edge of flat bottom

Rear edge of flat bottom

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Straight line of the lower surface of the side sill

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Lower surface of the flat bottom

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Side sill cover

Body side panel

Lower edge of the door outer surface

Exhaust pipe tunnel

Body side panel

Door lower edge

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W1: 75% of the maximum width of the original vehicle

W2: 80% of the maximum width of the original vehicle

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Rear edge of the car

Extended line from the base of

Rear edge of the car

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Parting line at the front edge of the doors

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Parting line of the fender of the

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Examples of the rear tire housing

Rear tire housing

Rear tire housing

Rear tire housing

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Front wheel axle

Front axle center