The Chinese are known all over the world for their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Another confirmation of this was the new joint development of two seemingly different, based on the fields of activity, companies – Haier and Craft-Bamboo Racing. The first, as you know, is a major manufacturer of home appliances, the second is an international motor racing company. The fruitful cooperation of these companies culminated in the creation of a prototype racing car with a motor from the Haier washing machine, called Formula Haier.
The Hayer company came up with the idea to create a car based on a washing machine, whose employees turned to Craft-Bamboo Racing to implement it. To create Formula Haier, the developers first tested the power of the washer motor with a special tool, fixing 660 watts. To reduce air resistance during the movement of the car, it was necessary to create a special aerodynamic body for it.
During the development process, the thing that impressed the Craft-Bamboo Racing engineering team was how powerful the Hayer direct drive washer engine turned out to be. Therefore, the task, which at first glance seemed unrealistic to them, was fully realized.
Whether a unique car with a washing machine engine will take part in professional races, only time will tell. But the very fact that such a racing car already exists is a great achievement for the Chinese.