ATS&ACROSS Full Triple Carbon Clutch

Developed for the extreme drag racing. Our most advanced carbon clutch.   

Displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2004.

Parts composition - flywheel, carbon clutch plate, carbon floating plate, carbon pressure plate, cover

Special carbon pressure plate	Hub, carbon clutch plate, & carbon floating plate

(1) Drag race
In order to completely cope with the tough clutch operation during drag racing, current iron pressure plate and iron middle plates (floating plates) are converted to carbon material. The new carbon plates do not warp due to the heat generated by drag starts. Furthermore, the shape of the pressure plate has been newly designed (A patent has been pending). Those changes eliminate the insufficient clutch disengagement problem caused by repeated 3 to 7 second half clutch operation at around 8,000 rpm to 10,000 rpm

(2) Clutch weight
The new full carbon clutch is 2.4 kg lighter than the current model. The weight of the full triple carbon clutch for BNR32 is 12.1kg. The lighter weight reduces the engine power transfer loss and increases the top speed at the drag strip.

(3) Torque delivery
The torque delivery capacity is larger than the current model. The operation is refined, more direct feeling , but actual operation is much softer than that of metal clutch.

(4) Wear & abrasion resistance
The wear and tear is less than 1/3 of the competitors. This data was derived from Formula Nippon racing experience. In the Formula Nippon race, the competitor's 5.5 inch full carbon clutches usually require shim adjustment every 1 to 2 races. However, our 5.5 inch full carbon clutch goes through the full season without any maintenance. This antifriction technology used for Formula Nippon is fully reflected in the development of the new full triple carbon.

Expected prices -- around $2,000 up from the existing ATS triple carbon

The expected release date has been postponed to August. (We are very sorry for the delay)

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