R53 Suspension has been appointed by UK-based Revolution Race Cars as the official suspension partner for the Revolution HyperSport, a lightweight (sub-700 kg) track and race car. R53 has engineering experience across several motorsport programmes, from rallycross and the Dakar Rally, to high-performance road car projects.
As part of the collaboration, the HyperSport, which has a carbon-reinforced polymer monocoque, will be fitted with R53’s IL46 dampers, which are developed to deliver body control, traction and compliance across a wide range of circuit conditions.
A particular emphasis in the technical partnership was to ensure the suspension package helps the car remain predictable and composed over uneven circuit surfaces.
R53’s IL46 dampers feature more than 100 individual components, with each element designed to contribute to overall performance, consistency and adjustability. The damper is manufactured using lightweight aluminium and aerospace-grade materials, for light weight and durability.
James Abbott, co-founder and head of product development at Revolution Race Cars, said of the setup: “One of our key objectives for HyperSport was ensuring the car performs exceptionally well on circuits with significant bumps and surface changes. Many track day venues, particularly in North America, and circuits such as Sebring place huge demands on suspension performance. The car needed to remain stable and confidence-inspiring in those conditions.
“With the R53 package, we were able to tune the car to handle high-amplitude inputs from single-wheel high-speed bump events while maintaining the platform control needed for stability and predictability in fast corners. The IL46 damper uniquely manages the transition between high- and low-frequency suspension inputs, without relying on multiple, often confusing adjusters, thanks to the reduced hysteresis of its in-line monotube construction.”
Abbott explained that the HyperSport “glides” over bumpy sections of track while still feeling firm and supported, for a driving feel that is exciting but not intimidating.
Both the HyperSport and the R53 damper package have undergone extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and simulation-led development, allowing the two companies to accelerate the engineering process while minimising the number of physical prototypes required.
R53 Suspension joins Alcon as a supplier to Revolution Race Cars. Alcon is the official braking partner for the HyperSport, supplying four-piston brake calipers at each corner, paired with 300 x 26 mm brake discs.
Roger Estrada, founder and managing director of R53 Suspension, added: “We have worked with Revolution Race Cars for several years and have developed a strong understanding of their priorities regarding ride-height control, aerodynamic consistency and traction performance. Our objective is always to ensure the chassis and tyres work together as effectively as possible. As vehicle performance increases, managing those relationships becomes increasingly important.
“By relying heavily on simulation and advanced development methods, we can deliver a product that is extremely close to the required specification from the outset. This reduces development time for the customer and allows the final fine-tuning work to take place at the circuit.
The Revolution HyperSport is available to order now and is priced below £120,000.
