Kart Specification's

This Page details the specifications of Martin's karts. One is setup for Long Circuit Racing and the other for Short Circuit racing/testing.

 

 Long Circuit Kart:

Chassis 2008 Raider Karts mono cylinder
Engine 2001 Honda CR250 single cylinder 250cc 2 stroke, approx 65bhp
Gearbox 5 speed sequential
Front Brakes 12mm drilled + vented discs with 4 pot calipers
Rear Brakes 16mm Drilled + vented disc with 6 pot caliper
Tyres 6" diameter rims with Bridgestone tyres
Cooling Side + rear radiators for enhanced cooling
Steering Rack + pinion steering rack
Fuel Tank/Fuel 9 ltr alloy tank, using Carless Hiperflo 250 with Elf HTX 2 stroke oil
Bodywork Fibreglass front nose, sidepods, rear wing
Weight (including Driver) 205kg

 

 

Short Circuit Kart:

Chassis 2003 Raider Karts mono cylinder
Engine 1998 Honda CR250 single cylinder 250cc 2 stroke, approx 63bhp
Gearbox 5 speed sequential
Front Brakes 8mm drilled + vented discs with 4 pot calipers
Rear Brakes 15mm Drilled + vented disc with 6 pot caliper
Tyres 6" diameter rims with Bridgestone tyres
Cooling Side radiator only
Steering ackerman steering
Fuel Tank/Fuel 5 ltr plastic tank, using Carless Hiperflo 250 with Elf HTX 2 stroke oil
Bodywork plastic front nose, metal sidebars
Weight (including Driver) 195kg

 

Power to Weight Ratio: 

Ferrari 430 Scuderia = 377bhp per tonne

Nissan Skyline R33 GTR = 196bhp tonne

250 National Superkart = 540bhp per tonne

(Note: All weights are without a driver)

 

Example Laptimes:

Porsche Carrea Cup GB Fastest Lap @ Donington Park 2007      1min 09.7
250 National Superkart Fastest Lap @ Donington Park 2007         1min 09.6