Description:

FOR SALE – 2002 Van Diemen RF02FX – Front Running Hillclimb & Sprint Car

A highly developed 2002 Van Diemen RF02FX, purpose-built for UK Hillclimb and Sprint competition whilst remaining straightforward to convert back to circuit specification if required.

This is an exceptionally well-developed and professionally engineered car that has benefited from years of continual development. It is presented in excellent condition throughout and is offered as a complete, competitive package with an extensive spares inventory, body moulds, setup information, ECU maps and full development history.

Recent Performance

A proven front-running car with competitive times at many of the UK's premier hillclimb venues:

• Shelsley Walsh (2026) – 26.84 secs

• Gurston Down (2026) – 29.76 secs

• Guernsey (2026) – 30.06 secs

• Wiscombe Park (2026) – 37.46 secs

• Doune (2026) – 39.80 secs

• Prescott (2026) – 40.35 secs

• Craigantlet (2026) – 44.20 secs

• Loton Park – 49.44 secs

• Harewood (2026) – 52.81 secs

 

Chassis & Running Gear

• Van Diemen RF02FX chassis 

• Developed specifically for Hillclimb & Sprint competition 

• Easily converted back to circuit specification 

• Quantum suspension 

• New Rose joints fitted with new NAS bolts throughout 

• Wilwood four-pot brake calipers 

• CL Racing brake pads 

• New brake lines and master cylinders 

• Titan quick steering rack 

• Standard circuit steering rack included 

• Ultra-lightweight radiator 

• Hewland gearbox with new casing, crown wheel and pinion 

• Superfinished gearbox internals 

• Paddle-shift six-speed sequential transmission 

• Selection of spare gearbox ratios included 

 

Engine

Professionally developed 1998cc Ford Zetec, producing approximately 286 bhp.

Specification includes:

• Dry sump lubrication system 

• Custom Crankshaft with modified counterweighting and oiling 

• Standard main bearing sizes 

• Ford BDA narrow journal big end pins

• Steel main caps 

• Sainez connecting rods 

• Omega forged pistons 

• Fully ported cylinder head 

• Custom valves 

• PAC valve springs and retainers 

• Piper custom camshafts 

• Competition cam belt 

• Steel cam belt tensioners and guide pulleys 

• Jenvey throttle bodies 

• Modified Jenvey inlet manifold 

• Bespoke equal-length exhaust manifold and exhaust system 

The engine has undergone extensive development over many years using Ricardo WAVE engine simulation software, with development carried out to produce an exceptionally strong and reliable package.

 

Electronics

Professionally installed motorsport electronics include:

• Life Racing F88 ECU 

• Expansion box 

• GPS 

• Raychem motorsport wiring loom 

• Full data logging 

• Steering angle sensor 

• Brake pressure sensors 

• Suspension sensors 

• Launch control 

• Traction control 

 

Included with the Sale

The car is offered as a comprehensive package including:

• Original bodywork 

• Carbon fibre bodywork 

• Bodywork moulds 

• Additional moulds and carbon parts nearing completion, allowing future manufacture of replacement panels

• Formula Renault wheels 

• Three sets of wheels 

• Two sets fitted with slicks and one set with wets (tyres Avon / Nova) 

• Full setup sheets 

• Complete Life Racing ECU maps from initial development onwards 

• Dyno sheets 

• Engine Dyno analysis data also available

• Complete engine development history 

• Large quantity of spare parts 

 

Preparation Before Sale

Before sale the car will be:

• Fully inspected 

• Engine refreshed

• Geometry professionally set 

•All Fluids Changed 

Ready to compete 

 

This is a genuine opportunity to purchase an exceptionally well-developed Van Diemen that has been engineered to a very high standard and maintained regardless of cost. The quality of the fabrication, installation and presentation is evident throughout, and the extensive documentation, ECU mapping, development history and spares package make this a true turnkey package capable of competing at the front of UK Hillclimb and Sprint events.

Whether you are moving up from a lower class or looking for a proven front-running car, this RF02FX represents outstanding value.

Price: £36.995

Contact:
Andy – 07590 533150

 

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