Tata Motors to showcase new 1000 bhp Prima Race Truck during T1race

Tata Motors will be showcasing its latest powerful truck, the 1000 bhp Prima Race Truck during the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship to be held on March 18-19, 2017 at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). The peak torque generated is 3500 Nm @ 1600 – 2200 rpm

This most powerful ‘Built in India’ truck can accelerate from 0-160 km/hour within 10 seconds. It is similar to global race trucks that compete in the UK and Europe races, under FIA.  The race truck is powered by a 1040 HP, 12 litre ISGe Cummins engine mounted in the centre of the chassis for equal weight distributions over axles. The engine is mated to an all-new ZF 16-speed gear box with hydraulic assisted gear shifting which gives comfort to the driver while shifting the gears.

The chassis consists of a box type frame, specially made with 2 cross members only Sub-frame – reinforced with frame to enhance structural rigidity of frame, as well for packaging components . The racing seat is Inclined (slipping mode) type, while the steering wheel is a detachable type fitted with 20-degree castor angle for better steer-ability and self-centering at corners. The cabin is a Day Cab fitted with Roll Cage .

The engine cooling system consists of an intercooler mounted vertically & Inclined mounted radiator with 2 cooling fans inside the closed duct. There are additional nozzles for water spray on radiator & intercooler to enhance cooling efficiency.

Front and rear axle mounted with disc type brakes are fitted in this truck for higher braking efficiency and speedy cooling.  The suspension is made up of two leaf springs, pneumatic shock absorbers with 3 adjustment and displacement sensors

For brake disc cooling, air pressurised water is fed to brake discs through sensor based nozzle jets. Primary cooling through continuous water flow and secondary jet operate automatically on increase of brake disc temperature. There are three aluminium tanks with a total capacity 180 litres of water fitted in the truck.

The fuel tank is made of light weight material aluminium with a fuel cooler and can store 80 litres of fuel. As a safety measure there is a power cut off switch which is mounted at the rear and can be operated manually, as well as mechanically.

The T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship is now entering season4. The engine of the all-new 1000 bhp T1 race truck is being developed in collaboration with Cummins Inc. of the U.S., a world leader in diesel engines. Season 4 will also see accomplished racers from FIA’s European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) competing in the championship for the very first time.

The ETRC will be represented by six racers from the rest of Europe, who will compete in the Pro Class category alongside six British drivers from the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA), who have raced in T1 since the sport was first introduced in 2014.  Among these are Spanish Antonio Albacete, three time ETRC Champion (2005, 2006 & 2010), Hungarian Nobert Kiss, two time ETRC Champion (2014 & 2015) and T1’s first woman driver Stephanie Halm.

In Season 4, Tata Motors has also partnered with some of the country’s leading automotive brands. These are Wabco – Official Braking Technology Partner, JK Tyre – Official Tyre Partner, Castrol – Official Lubricant Partner, Cummins – Official Engine Technology Partner and Tata Technologies – Official Technology Partner.

India’s only truck racing championship is organised by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC), with safety and performance standards as per the guidelines of the British Truck Racing Association (BTRA). Conducted under the aegis of FIA & FMSCI, the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship will feature Tata Prima race trucks, built for the purpose. A one-make championship, six teams will compete in the Pro Class Category of the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship.