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<< Prev Page 3 of 3  Donkervoort has made a commitment to help every JD70 R driver extract as much speed from themselves and their car as possible by making them part of Donkervoort’s own racing operation.Donkervoort has also helped its drivers stay on the track for as long as possible with a lightweight (715kg) supercar that is much easier on its tyres, brakes and powertrain than the track versions of conventional supercars. The JD70 R is designed to be cost effective as a racetrack car, with a set of slicks predicted to last at least 1000km, while brake pads stretch out to 5000km. And when it comes time to replace the discs, the JD70 R’s light weight means they are made from steel, rather than the more exotic, expensive carbon-ceramic technology that heavier cars demand. They need to be replaced less frequently and when they do, it costs less. Donkervoort offers JD70 R owners a range of help, from transporting their cars, tyres and spare parts to each racetrack, giving mechanical help, full catering and driver coaching. The JD70 R delivers an enormous range of real-time telemetry back to the garage or the pitwall, which can be saved or used immediately to improve both the car and driver performance. The first key to this is the AIM digital colour display, and its connection to the SmartyCam camera system, so even the video recordings carry all the car’s data overlays, like speed, g and tyre temperature. Donkervoort uses the AIM system to analyze even the tiniest details of driver performance, which helps them become better, faster and safer drivers. And it does the same to help the drivers tune their car performance to be better, faster and safer cars. The JD70 R also comes with tyre pressure and temperature monitoring, which the driver can read on the digital display and it’s also sent back through the telemetry to the garage, and it can be used on more than two sets of tyres. There is even the option of a pit-to-garage communications package, so the Donkervoort data analysis can help the drivers in real time, with advice to change a setting or concentrate on where to gain speed. And for those slightly embarrassing gravel-trap moments, there is a new tow hook at the rear and a new tow strap at the front. The JD70 R has huge leaps in crash safety over the JD70, and at least one of the major improvements can be transferred directly back to the road car as an option. Firstly, Donkervoort feels it has a responsibility to raise the crash safety of its cars at least as much as it raises their speed. There are many areas of improvement, from the 60 percent increase in the use of Ex-Core carbon-fibre for side-impact protection to the full carbon-fibre race seats and the step forward with the latest fire-safety protection. The JD70 R is available with either a full FIA-homologated bladder-style tank, filled with fuel-absorbing foam, or a new Kevlar-carbon-fibre protection “blanket” to add a very strong layer of protection, while also filling the tank with the FIA-standard absorbent foam. Far cheaper than a full FIA bladder system, it has the massive advantages of being both road legal and capable of being retrofitted into any D8 GTO model. The Bilster Berg roll cage adds 4.5kg and immeasurable peace of mind, along with even greater chassis rigidity, and there’s also a Luke six-point harness. The upgraded fire extinguisher system comes with full FIA race homologation, with six jets to send extinguisher foam into the engine bay and the cabin. Donkervoort can even custom design a race suit and helmet design for its drivers, with long-term arrangements with OMP for suits and Bell for helmets and HANS devices. The JD70 R even passes the French FFSA regulations for safety, which many lightweight track specials fail, so it’s compliant with all European racetracks. << Prev Page 3 of 3 |
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