Masahiko Matsumoto's Honda SGT report -Okayama round preview-
*2012 spec HSV-010
-The development theme of 2012 spec HSV-010 is "normal evolution of side radiator-ization".
-Since it was designed as cornering machine, while HSV-010 had much downforce, there were also much drag. We furthered this season aerodymamic development which reduces drag, maintaining downforce.
-Rear wing stays(V-shape), rear fender, front fender, and front undercover changed.
-We succeeded in reduction of drag. It became possible to change downforce balance in front and rear according to circuit.
-Since air restrictor valve was expanded by two ranks, engine power improved by about 40 H.P.
-Furthermore, HSV equips with an air-conditioner this season.
-Also in the Bridgestone tire, structure and compound have evolved.
*About pre-season test and Okayama round
-In the Fuji test, our straight line speed was a little inferior to Lexus SC430s.
-However, in the Suzuka test, we have exceeded the course record for about 1 second.
-Okayama is a technical circuit advantageous to HSV-010.
-Young Izawa, Yamamoto, and Tsukakoshi will tow Honda.
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