(The project design is now at V.6.1)
Hi Everyone? We?re transitioning the Aerodynamic Forum post
http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php?topic=17667.0 Frontal Area / Cd Numbers to a LSR design project hosted here in the Build Diaries forum. We?ve received great response from experienced and accomplished forum members for guidance and input to our ongoing attempt to design an unlimited wheel driven (UWD) streamliner. V.6.1 has abandoned the IC powered electric gen/motor concept, and now proposes the use of a direct drive Liquid Piston 4 rotor IC engine for power.
In following posts we will outline the project build criteria, along with presentation of 3D drawings of the current Simspeed LSR V.6.1 design for member review and comments. Our goal is to engage with those of you who have been down this road before, and have the records and experience you're willing to share with a rookie designer like myself. V.6.1 has evolved here on the forum based on shared experience of numerous racers and we are highly in your debt for those contributions.
We believe 600 mph is an obtainable wheel driven record; and our intention is to parent a consensus design developed here on the forum capable in theory of pushing the UWD envelope toward that record speed. Hopefully, when a consensus on the project design has been reached by member vote, we can source funding and assemble a build team to make a record breaking effort.
As an LSR novice, albeit one with a drag racing background, I know my limitations are numerous. There is much to be learned on my part, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my project goals with you and receive feedback from those willing to participate in this conceptual project. Thanks again for those of you who have opened up with great suggestions and critiques, and thanks in advance for future involvement of forum members. God bless? Terry Peterson