Image
copyright and courtesy Martin Spetz
Text
copyright Michael
J. Fuller
The
radiators are completely contained within the rear pontoon fenders,
just
ahead of the rear wheels. Inlet and exhaust ducting is short
and
simple, reducing part counts, weight, and minimizing complications.
Drawbacks would have been the vulnerability of the radiator
and
ducting in the event of a tire failure. |
The
radiators exit out of the vertical face on the inner rear fender, into
an area of low pressure. |
Exiting
the radiators in this manner turned out to be particularly efficient
and
allowed for minimalist ducting into and out of the radiator.
The
lack of cooling air moving thorugh the engine bay allowed for the
reduction of the height of the engine bay
exit to the bare minimum, achieving better airflow to the rear
wing. |