Formula Rolon

The car is built around a monocoque steel space frame and the body panels are of Composite Fire retardant GRP.

The short wheelbase has a new exterior design and the car was made 100 kg lighter than the earlier model to improve the power to weight ratio.

The 1.6 liter engine was supplied by General Motors India for the Formula Rolon Chevrolet versions during the years 2006 till 2009.

Notable race modifications from the passenger car engine include a re-chipped ECU supplied by GM India, K&N Air filter and tuned Free flow Exhaust pipes while the Head, Block and Camshaft remained the same as in Stock.This was also a first for Chevrolet’s involvement in Racing outside United States.

[citation needed] The cars were built for LG Sports, to run in the JK National Road racing championship, which is the breeding ground for young racers in India.

The races are annual championship series held in Kari Motor Speedway in Chettipalayam, Coimbatore and in MMSC track in Irungattukottai in Chennai.

The Drivers with most points accumulated from his wins and finishing positions becomes the Formula Rolon Chevrolet champion for the respective year.

A Formula Rolon car of Thrivikraman team in Chennai MMSC track Pits
The Engine cover of a Formula Rolon Chevrolet