In recent years, with the vigorous development of the domestic auto market, Chinese auto brands have gradually emerged in the global racing field. In order to better promote the development of racing culture, the 2024 Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan Cup Unified Specification Race was born at the right time, and since the event started recruiting on April 19, 200+ drivers have preliminary intentions to participate, and there are still many people in the hot consultation, which has undoubtedly become one of the grand events that racing enthusiasts are chasing.
Low threshold, high specifications, to create a new stage for national racing
Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan Cup Unified Specification Race is not only one of the few officially held unified specification events in the field of Chinese brands, but also an excellent opportunity for junior racers to train on the field and one of the ways to upgrade their race photos after obtaining the race photo. This event is jointly sponsored by Dongfeng Fengshen and Lisheng Sports, integrating endurance races, sprint races and other peak duels, with a total of seven exciting competitions throughout the year.
In the Yixuan Cup Unified Regulation Competition, all the cars are based on the production version of the Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan for unified modification, which ensures the consistency of the car specifications. In this way, the result of the race depends entirely on the driver's driving skills, thus ensuring the fairness and competitiveness of the event.
In the Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan Cup Unified Specification Competition, every participating Yixuan modified car is a beast on the field, let us unveil the mystery of this "speed monster" together.
Performance Upgrades: Better performance on the track
Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan's racing car is safely modified in accordance with the requirements of the FIA Motor Sports, and meets the technical requirements of the corresponding group of local touring car events organized by the China Automobile and Motorcycle Federation Sports Association. In order to improve the performance of the car, the modification team has carried out a comprehensive performance upgrade to Yixuan, and the Dongfeng Mach power engine has been carefully tuned to make the power stronger and the acceleration faster. The chassis has also been tuned by the champion team, the suspension system is more agile, and the handling has been significantly improved. Whether it's speeding on a straight track or drifting through corners, the Yixuan modified car shows unrivalled performance advantages.
In terms of the engine compartment, it ensures that the performance of the vehicle is improved while maintaining the reliability of the original engine and transmission. Key improvements include the conversion of the engine, transmission and lower feet to hard-connection, which significantly improves the overall stiffness of the body and optimizes power transmission efficiency. In addition, in order to further improve performance, the exhaust system has been changed to a straight-through type, which not only reduces exhaust drag, but also enhances horsepower output and adds to the sound effect of the racing engine, making the performance of the car more exciting on the track.
In terms of chassis, it is optimized to improve the handling and stability of the car. All triangular arm attachment points have been replaced with hard-connected bearings instead of bushings, a change that significantly increases the stiffness of the suspension system, providing more precise handling response and more stable body support. In addition, the braking system and suspension system have been completely upgraded with Maxtor brand high-performance brake discs, brake pads, brake calipers and Apollo brand suspension springs, which not only further optimize the vehicle's handling and stability, but also ensure the safety of the vehicle in high-speed racing. What's more, switching to high-performance Sailun tires improves the car's grip on the track. These details have been finely tuned to ensure that the car remains optimally performing even in extreme track conditions.
Safety: Gives riders more peace of mind
In the pursuit of performance, safety is always a top priority for retrofit teams. The Yixuan modified car has been comprehensively improved in terms of safety. In addition, only the original instrument panel is retained in the racing car, the carbon fiber door is used, the removal of sound insulation parts further reduces the weight, the original curb weight is 1203KG, and the counterweight of the racing car is only 1065KG, in accordance with the FIA (International Automobile Federation) regulations on racing safety, and the roll cage with high-strength steel greatly enhances the body rigidity and crash resistance. The base of the accelerator pedal has been redesigned to adapt to the adjustment of the interior space of the body, ensuring comfort and precision in handling. And the use of a roll cage to ensure safety, but also to enhance the strength and resistance of the body. Equipped with DESIGN water-based semi-automatic fire extinguisher, as well as the right SCHROTH anti-collision triangulation, all comply with FIA standards.
Cool look: Show off the charm of racing
The Yixuan modified car has made bold innovations in appearance, not only pursuing performance improvement, but also taking into account the visual impact. The design of this modified racing car sticker is inspired by the elements of the Year of the Dragon, which is perfectly integrated with the dynamic style of Yixuan racing, showing the intersection of sports tonality and cultural heritage. This exterior design not only highlights the unique personality of the car, but also reflects the design aesthetics of East and West, adding a touch of beautiful scenery to the racetrack.
At the same time, the car is newly equipped with OMP racing tow belts and front brake ventilation ducts, which not only improve the aesthetics and practicality of the vehicle, but also highlight the professional attributes of the car. These meticulous modifications are designed to ensure that every driver can perform at their best on the track while maintaining their safety.
With strong performance, cool appearance and ultimate safety features, the Yixuan race model has excellent track performance. Not only that, as the "first sports coupe for young people", the Yixuan production car is also deeply loved by young people because of its cool appearance, surging power and outstanding handling performance. Now there are more surprise discounts for buying a car, and you can enjoy a cash drop of 12,000 yuan when you buy a 2024 Yixuan, with three phases of 0 monthly payment, and 3 months of free driving, you can borrow this "champion coupe" to go home. At the same time, users also enjoy the recommendation gift of 5000 points for the Fengshen APP when purchasing a car, the Zhilian gift of 5 years of Internet of Vehicles service traffic + 5 years of Bluetooth key use permission, and the warranty gift of 10 years of unlimited mileage warranty, and now buy the 2024 Yixuan, and there is a policy of giving up to 5000 yuan of training credits.
On May 10, 2024, the first event of the Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan Cup Unified Specification Race will kick off at Zhuzhou International Circuit, which will be the same as the 2024 CTCC China Automobile Venue Professional League Sports Cup. Dongfeng Fengshen's Yixuan modified car is a proof of the ultimate pursuit of racing performance, demonstrating Dongfeng Fengshen's deep passion for motorsports and determination to continue to innovate. We look forward to seeing the cool figure of Yixuan modified cars in future competitions and creating more good results!