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| Prototyp : Model : Jaguar XJR-10 / 11 |
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Process, Part Three.
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A revised tub. Panel fit is tighter after revisions made to account for paper thickness. Tony Southgate designed the chassis of the XJR-10/11 as a "full-width" carbon-fiber tub, indicative of his style but also to meet newly changed regulations. The sideboxes and nose box, typically separate attached parts on other cars, are integral to the Jaguar's chassis strength. It is said that the chassis is made up of nearly 30 separate carbon-fiber parts which are then glued together like a "giant airfix kit". |
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Rear bulkhead is formed but still needs a little work. The roof's bodywork will be attached over this inner structure, so changes will need to be made to get the parts to fit well. Interior beams and bulkheads have not yet been produced. |
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The underside with entries for the underbody venturi tunnels. This may not be entirely accurate as specific details of this area of the car are unavailable. It is understood that the entries were a separate panel which could be changed as a way to tune the tunnel's shape and thereby effect the downforce, drag, and center of pressure of the car. Some method of attaching the model's rear undertray, engine, and rear bodywork has yet to be designed. |
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Ready now for the surface of the nose (as well as dashboard and interior details, if the builder wishes to add them). Inner doorway panel parts will be added to add some rigidity to the bodysides. The car's nose-mounted radiator will be integral with the nose surface and windscreen parts. |
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