Where are Vortex kart engines made?
Where are Vortex kart engines made?
Italian factory
Processes, care and research for performance and quality are the same for both product lines. The distinctive strength of the Italian factory is its competence to manage the engine production in every aspect: from design to development, everything is carried out inside the factory, from start to finish.
What is OK Junior?
OK-Junior is a kart racing class for top drivers aged 11 to 15 (drivers must reach the age of 12 within the first semester of calendar year). Minimum weight is 145 kg, including kart and driver. Karts are equipped with an electric starter and clutch.
How fast are junior karts?
Top speeds in the junior classes vary from 55mph to 75mph. Drivers in the 11 year old junior classes must weigh a minimum of 38kg with suit, helmet and boots.
What does the vortex engine do?
An atmospheric vortex engine (AVE) uses a controlled vortex to capture mechanical energy produced when heat is carried upward by convection in the atmosphere. A tornado-like vortex is produced by admitting warm or humid air tangentially into a circular arena.
What is a ROK Kart?
Rok Cup comes from a clear and powerful concept that begins in 2003 and has been conquering the karting world continuously. Our project is aimed at drivers of all ages, who have only one passion, love for karting and desire to compete seriously, at an affordable cost.
What makes an engine a Vortec?
When you speak about Vortec engines, mainly it is about the 5.0L/5.7L engines based on the original 1955 Small-Block Chevy V8. The redesigned cylinder heads of a Vortec engine provides for improved combustion efficiency. The redesigned chambers create a vortex-like flow of the fuel/air mixture within the cylinder.
When did vortex start making kart racing engines?
Vortex, OTK Kart Group’s Engine Division, designs, manufactures and develops kart racing engines. Born in 1994, since the beginning it collects numerous successes in the most important races. The first world title comes in 1996, and today we count 17 World Cups won in the different categories.
What is the engine rpm of a KF3 kart?
The engine rpm is limited to 14,000 rpm. It is one of the highest kart classes with national championships (perhaps with different tyre rules). There is a European championship, a World Cup, as well as Oceania and Asia-Pacific championships.
Who are the manufacturers of kart racing engines?
Vortex, OTK Kart Group’s Engine Division, designs, manufactures and develops kart racing engines. Born in 1994, since the beginning it collects numerous successes in the most important races.
Who are the official racing teams of vortex?
Vortex’ flagship is the ceaseless activity of its own R&D department that, other than taking advantage of the test benches of the company, also benefits from the support of the official racing teams, Tony Kart Racing Team and Kosmic Racing Department.