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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
8
CAMS announces new formula laws effective January 1 1971 allowing either unsupercharged engines under eight cylinders or larger V engines with obligations including overhead valves and max displacement. Formula Two to four cylinders and 1600cc, Formula Libre to 1000cc, with other changes to touring cars and production minimums lowered to 200 units in Australia.
CAMS outlines 1971 rule shifts for Improved Sports Cars and Group FE. New official Manufacturers Championship to run across up to five long distance races, minimum car production targets reduced, and tuning allowances tightened to preserve distinct series identities while enabling practical competition.
New cars now feature front and often all wheel disc brakes with vacuum servo power. The system reduces pedal effort but depends on engine vacuum, which vanishes if the engine stalls, risking ineffective braking. NRMA notes show pedal force needs vary with vacuum loss, urging emergency handbrake compliance and a standards review by authorities.
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