SUPER GT
Bosch becomes partner of the Japanese racing series SUPER GT.
In a time of globalization, it’s important to look around and see the bigger picture. Bosch is extending its motorsport activities to the Far East and reaching new audiences as partner of the Japanese SUPER GT500 series. We also provide the teams and manufacturers with parts and our engineering expertise.
A look at the tenacity of a SUPER GT racing driver.
Many different things pose a challenge to modern racing drivers. Let’s take a glimpse into their perspective.
G-forces
Strong centrifugal forces and vibrations push drivers to the limit during the race. Naturally, they must stay in good physical condition and keep a tight fitness schedule to endure these forces.
Exhaustion
SUPER GT races can be very long—as a result, regulations require that each car is driven by at least 2 drivers who share the driving duty. Did you know? The color of the light on the upper left corner of the front windshield shows which driver is driving.
Safety
Helmets are the primary protective gear of a driver as well as a HANS (Head and Neck Support) device. This disperses the impact on the head and neck across the whole shoulder. Inside the car, safety belts are a crucial lifesaver. SUPER GT drivers are tightly strapped into the cockpit by a six-point harness: two shoulder straps, two pelvic straps and two leg straps.
“In motorsports, the first to cross the line is not always the only winner. Winners are also those who take risks and successfully test new technologies.”
– Dr. Klaus Böttcher, Director Bosch Motorsport at Bosch Engineering GmbH
The key to success: a reliable partner.
We provide advanced technology to optimize the vehicle control and improve the driver’s performance and safety. Your co-pilot on the road to victory.
Control Unit
Engine Control Unit MS 7.4
The control unit manages gasoline engines up to 12 cylinders and features a powerful digital processing core. Thanks to a flexible hardware design, the control unit supports complex or unusual engine or chassis configurations.
Control Unit for the SUPER GT:
- Engine Control Unit MS 7.4
Display
A programmable full color dashboard display that shows all important information for a race and can be combined with data analysis software. Graphical elements and a user interface menu are also included.
Display for the SUPER GT:
- Display DDU 10
Actuators
The actuators are necessary for starting certain processes and are all optimized for the needs of a race car. Especially concerning vibration endurance.
Actuators for the SUPER GT:
- Alternator
- Starter
- Wiper Direct Actuator WDA
Fuel Pump
High Pressure Fuel Pump HDP5
The fuel pump is designed to deliver a high volume of fuel while maintaining high efficiency. Modifications in the number of cam lobes and cam lifts allow different flow requirements.
Fuel pump for the SUPER GT:
- High Pressure fuel pump HDP5
Sensors
Sensors detect physical parameters such as pressure, temperature, vibrations and forces and convert them into electricity.
Sensors for the SUPER GT:
- Lambda sensor
- Knock sensor
- YAW sensor
Electronics
The electronic parts are especially important for the transmission of data and information. Data storage and analysis help to discover issues and fix them.
Electronics for the SUPER GT:
- ECU MS 7.4
- Dashboard Display DDU10
- PowerBox PBX 190
- DDU10
