Radical Sportscars SR 3 SL Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

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Specification

CHASSIS & BODY

Construction:

Steel spaceframe/composite

Weight:

725kg

Wheels:

Front: 7Jx15in, alloy

Rear:

8.5Jx16in, alloy

Tyres:

Front: 205/50 ZR15

Rear: 245/45 R16

STEERING

Type:

Unassisted rack and pinion

Turns lock to lock:

1.6

Turning circle:

5900mm

SUSPENSION

Front/Rear:

Double wishbone, coil springs, Intrax

adjustable dampers, ‘Nik-link’ anti-roll bar

BRAKES

Front:

280mm floating ventilated discs

Rear:

280mm floating ventilated discs

ECONOMY

Urban:

19.3mpg

Extra-urban:

37.7mpg

Combined:

28.0mpg

Tank size:

50 litres

GREEN RATING

CO2 emissions:

229g/km

DIMENSIONS

Length:

3925mm

Width:

1170mm

Height:

1140mm

Front overhang:

590mm

Rear overhang:

295mm

Front track:

1525mm

Rear track:

1470mm

Summary of Contents for SR 3 SL

Page 1: ...Owner Handbook...

Page 2: ...be completed by the original selling distributor or Radical Sportscars Radical Sportscars Unit 24 26 Ivatt Way Business Park Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7PG United Kingdom T 44 0 1733 33...

Page 3: ...ting started 11 Exterior overview 08 Interior overview 10 Controls 12 LCD dashboard 17 Security and safety 21 Driving your SL 24 Driving technique 27 Maintenance 08 Engine bay overview 30 User mainten...

Page 4: ...04...

Page 5: ...e circuit Although your car has been carefully constructed inspected and run up on our in house rolling road dynamometer please do not press the Engine Start button until you have read through this Ow...

Page 6: ...SR3 SL we advise all owners to read this owner s manual thoroughly before driving always driving within your own capabilities paying close attention to local traffic regulations the prevailing weather...

Page 7: ...ngine bay Check oil level adjust level as required Check coolant level in swirl pot adjust level as required check coolant is circulating when engine running Clean airbox and area around engine ELECTR...

Page 8: ...u are completely happy in the operation and everyday maintenance of your new Radical SR3 SL Adjustment of the seat harnesses and controls Instrumentation and dashboard Driving including paddleshift op...

Page 9: ...n n n n n n n n n n n n I confirm that distributor stamp has carried out the Radical SR3 SL Handover Procedure and I am satisfied with the vehicle s operation maintenance and service schedule upon del...

Page 10: ...10...

Page 11: ...Getting started Exterior overview Interior overview Controls LCD dashboard Security and safety 11...

Page 12: ...Exterior overview 12 3 1 7 9 2 4 5 6 8...

Page 13: ...fuel grade 33 8 Bodywork cleaning and care 35 9 Centre lock wheel removal fitting 38 1 Seat adjustment 25 2 Tyre pressures specification 33 3 Front rear body clips and catches 34 4 Front lighting bul...

Page 14: ...14 Interior overview Controls LCD Dashboard Safety and security...

Page 15: ...on U Dipped beam headlights on off button U Rear foglight on off button Rear foglight indication light U Main beam indication light U Turning indicator lights U Turning indicator lights U Parking hand...

Page 16: ...6 Controls U Right indicator Left indicator U Horn U Engine map change switch optional U Flash main beam U Down gearshift paddle U U Flash main beam U Steering wheel centre U Up gearshift paddle U Hor...

Page 17: ...he LED sidelights Illumination of dashboard switches and the multifunction LCD screen will also occur Sidelights and dash illumination are switched off when the sidelight button is presses again or th...

Page 18: ...or access to the steering wheel boss securing screws if required ENGINE MAP CHANGE SWITCH OPTIONAL FEATURE As a optional feature in certain markets the steering wheel can be equipped with a multi posi...

Page 19: ...ICK The Radical SR3 SL is fitted with electrically adjustable electric mirrors Twist the joystick clockwise or counter clockwise towards the mirror for adjustment then move the joystick to adjust the...

Page 20: ...pushing the button top back in If the circuit breakers trip repeatedly there is an electrical fault which should be investigated DATA DOWNLOAD SOCKET FOR LCD DASH Allows the parameters of the multifu...

Page 21: ...arning light U Odometer U Oil temperature reading U Speedometer U Dash menu recall buttons U Low fuel level U warning light Low water temperature U warning light High water temperature U warning light...

Page 22: ...cool down slowly to avoid damage LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT Illuminates to warn of low oil pressure If this light illuminates under normal driving conditions STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY switch off th...

Page 23: ...un GEAR INDICATOR Shows the gear as a value 1 6 Neutral is indicated with a 0 zero Reverse gear is indicated by a digital R SPEEDOMETER Displays vehicle speed in miles per hour or kilometres per hour...

Page 24: ...ock is supplied with two keys push the key into the barrel and turn the key clockwise past the first stage of resistance unlocks the steering column to allow the steering wheel to be turned past the s...

Page 25: ...trical cutoff in the event of an accident This should also be turned off when the car is not in use There is a light on the dash to indicate when switched on SEAT ADJUSTMENT The dual driver and passen...

Page 26: ...mends the use of racing specification head neck restraint systems when driving on track It has been proven that these devices reduce the likehood and severity of head and or neck injuries in the event...

Page 27: ...l activate to charge the paddleshift system With the engine cold or warm With the car in neutral press the Engine Start button on the dashboard until the engine fires There is no need to press the thr...

Page 28: ...ing down from second to first it is recommended to use the clutch STOPPING Neutral can only be selected from first gear change all the way down to first gear and pull the left hand paddle with the clu...

Page 29: ...mounts of lock initially or at any point through a corner will 29 unbalance the car and increase the chance of losing control In most corners the initial braking phase is when the majority of the grip...

Page 30: ...hrottle shouldn t be treated as a switch and should only be applied once the majority of your steering has been completed Again applying large amounts of throttle and steering lock may result in you a...

Page 31: ...Maintenance Engine bay User maintenance Jacking and towing 31...

Page 32: ...1 Engine coolant swirl pot 2 Engine oil dry sump tank filler cap 3 Air filter inside housing 4 Gearbox oil filler bung 5 Rear damper adjustment 32 Engine bay 4 5 5 1 3 2...

Page 33: ...rtscars com TYRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Front tyre size 205 50 ZR15 Rear tyre size 245 45 R16 We recommend the use of Kumho ECSTA V70A or Dunlop Direzza road legal trackday tyres for road use or Dunlop...

Page 34: ...the two marks when the oil is warm approx 60 C If it below this level add oil to bring up to the correct level DO NOT fill to the top mark when cold as oil expands as it warms and the system will ove...

Page 35: ...fter rinsing gently shake off excess water and only allow filter to dry naturally then spray air filter oil evenly along the crown of each pleat holding nozzle about 3 away Allow oil to wick for 20 mi...

Page 36: ...m damper body to reduce damper stiffness Recommended settings are Road setting Unscrew to zero clicks softest setting then add 5 clicks Track setting Unscrew to zero clicks softest setting then add 25...

Page 37: ...e Rear On the rear central tubular jacking point that projects below the rear diffuser This is sited directly below the rear drive unit DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE AT ANY OTHER POINT You ris...

Page 38: ...to 200ft lbs TOWING Your SR3 SL can be towed a short distance by the front towing eye situated under the nose between brake duct inlets It is not recommended to use the towing eye for long distance o...

Page 39: ...Valve gear 4 per cyl chain driven Power 240bhp 6000rpm 300bhp 6000rpm optional Torque 265 ft lbs 4500rpm 304 ft lbs 4500rpm optional Red line 6700rpm Weight 775 kg TRANSMISSION Type ME rear wheel dri...

Page 40: ...g circle 5900mm SUSPENSION Front Rear Double wishbone coil springs Intrax adjustable dampers Nik link anti roll bar BRAKES Front 280mm floating ventilated discs Rear 280mm floating ventilated discs EC...

Page 41: ...ingthorpe BIKE pronounced the SL as the most intense direct four wheeler any of us have experienced It s 41 like being fired down the runway from a nuclear powered cannon on a skateboard Andrew Englis...

Page 42: ...not a Ferrari made today that can touch its power to weight ratio and with a turbo that spools up almost instantly from as little as 2000rpm there s not even much of an imperative to make sure you re...

Page 43: ...Notes 43...

Page 44: ...Owners handbook 1 3 www radicalsportscars com...

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