Sideways Group 5
01/01/22 to 06/04/2022
Sideways Group 5 – Rules and eligible models.
- Allowed
- BMW 320
- BMW M1 Sauber
- BMW M1 Schnitzer
- Ferrari 512 BB LM
- Ford Capri Mk III
- Ford Escort Mk II
- Ford Mustang
- Lancia Beta Montecarlo
- Lancia Stratos
- Nissan Skyline
- Porsche 935 K2
- Porsche 935/77A
- Porsche 935/78
- Porsche 935/78-81
- Toyota Celica LB Turbo
Cars must remain standard apart from the following allowable changes:
- Axles
- Front – Grub screws can be used to control front axle ride height.
- Chassis
- Any grade of chassis is permitted: hard, soft, etc.
- Guide
- Can be replaced with Slot.it screw fit version (CH85).
- Motor – Any of the following Slot.it Flat-6 motors may be used.
- Flat-6 yellow. MN09CH – 20500 rpm, 200g-cm. Sideways original-fit motor.
- Flat-6 R red. MN11H-2 – 22000 rpm, 220g-cm.
- Flat-6 S orange. MN13CH – 22500 rpm, 230g-cm.
- Motor mount
- Can be replaced with any Slot.it anglewinder motor mount.
- Suspension
- Any Slot.it suspension system can be fitted, but only to the rear of the motor mount.
- Track
- Front – Overall width must not exceed the limits of the body when viewed from above.
- Rear – Overall width must not exceed 64mm and must not exceed the limits of the body when viewed from above.
- Tyres
- Front – Free choice and can be glued/trued/glazed.
- Rear – Any Sideways, Slot.it, NSR or BRM rear tyre, excluding those made from silicone or sponge, is permitted and can be glued/trued.
- Weight
- Additional ballast may be used.
- Must be securely fixed.
- Must fit within the confines of the body when the body is fitted to the chassis.
- Wheels
- Front – Free choice, but with a minimum diameter of 15.8mm.
- Rear – Free choice, but with a minimum diameter of 15.8mm and excluding F1-style wheels.
- Sundries
- All other components are free choice – e.g. braids, wires, screws, spacers, glues and lubricants.
The following change is mandatory:
- Traction magnets
- Must be removed.