Article C12.2.2
Survival Cell Dimensions
Technical Regulations
Article C12.2.2
Survival Cell Dimensions
Chapter: C12
In Simple Terms
The survival cell (the protective cockpit structure) must be one solid, unbroken unit with no holes or openings. It has specific minimum size requirements and must fit within defined front and rear boundaries to protect the driver.
- The survival cell must be completely continuous with no apertures (holes or openings)
- Minimum dimensions are specified by technical regulations RV-CH-FRONT-MIN and RV-CH-MID-MIN
- The structure must not extend ahead of position XA=0 or behind position XPU=0
Official FIA Text
Single continuous volume without apertures must be defined with no part ahead of XA=0 or behind XPU=0. Minimum dimensions defined by RV-CH-FRONT-MIN and RV-CH-MID-MIN.
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