Rear Impact Structure Tether

In Simple Terms

The rear of the car has a safety tether that connects the rear impact structure to the gearbox. This tether must be strong enough to withstand significant forces and meet specific size requirements to keep critical parts from detaching during crashes.

• Tether must have a minimum cross-sectional area of 20mm² to ensure adequate strength
• Must be able to withstand a breaking strength of 24kN (roughly 2.4 tons of force)
• Minimum length of 600mm to allow proper flexibility and attachment positioning
• Attachment points are strictly regulated: ahead of position 300 on the car's length axis and behind position 650