{"id":460828,"date":"2006-06-01T15:00:25","date_gmt":"2006-06-01T15:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=72995"},"modified":"2024-05-17T18:57:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T18:57:02","slug":"the-sadler-formula-libre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/the-sadler-formula-libre\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sadler Formula Libre"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Probably the most important thing I considered in designing a racecar back in the \u201950s was to try to achieve the maximum possible power-to-weight ratio. To that end, I was always figuring out how I could safely reduce the car\u2019s weight while maximizing the horsepower. Of course, things like handling, brakes and control were always important, but starting with a higher power-to-weight ratio was a built-in advantage, especially in the acceleration and braking areas.<\/p>\n

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During the years of 1959\u20131960, we were building our Sadler Formula Junior cars with a small production run of 12 units. These were affordable front-engined cars that would give beginning racers a chance to get on the track. However, I couldn\u2019t help eyeing these cars and wondering if I should try to build one with a Chevy V-8 engine in it. This seemed like a preposterous idea at first, but the thought of a Chevrolet-powered, open-wheeled test car was appealing and could be fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n