Thunderbolt
Drivers of Thunderbolt
| Year | Driver |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Jón Reynir Andrésson |
| 2022 | Jón Reynir Andrésson |
| 2021 | Jóhann Gunnlaugsson |
| 2020 | Jóhann Gunnlaugsson |
| 2019 | Atli Jamil |
| 2018 | Atli Jamil |
| 2017 | Atli Jamil |
| 2016 | Atli Jamil |
| 2015 | Atli Jamil |
| 2015 - 2008 | Roar Johansen |
Detailed description of Thunderbolt
| The Car | |
|---|---|
| Name of Car | Thunderbolt |
| Built by | Roar Johansen |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Weight | 1415 kg (3119 lbs) |
| Length | |
| Width (Front) | |
| Width (Rear) | |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Type of Engine | LS2 6.0L/364 cu.in |
| Horsepower | 1100 |
| Turbo / NOS | Borg Warner S476 Sx-e 96mm 1.32ar tial 50mm blow off |
| Max Boost | - |
| Block | - |
| Piston | Wiseco Þrykktir stimplar 4.030" |
| Cylinder Heads | LSA |
| Intake Manifold | LS3 |
| Camshaft | Custom Made |
| Crankshaft | LS3 3.622" |
| Connecting Rods | I-beam 6.125" |
| Injection System | 210lb injectors |
| Engine Builder | Chervolet |
| Intercooler | Froozen boost w/ watercooled wi/ice box and circuit pump |
| Torque | - |
| Fuel | E85 |
| Transmission | |
|---|---|
| Type of Transmission | Powerglide TSI upgraded for 2000 hp |
| Converter Stall | - |
| Transfer Case | |
|---|---|
| Type of Transfer Case | Ljonstadir Special |
| Axels | Front Axle | Rear Axle |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Custom 9" Ford | Ford |
| Axles | Custom MAN | MAN |
| Differential Ratio | 4.11 | 4.56 |
| Case | Aluminum Case | 10 bolt Aluminum Case |
| Locker | - | - |
| Knuckles | Custom Built | |
| Joints | Custom MAN Double Joint | |
| Steering Ratio | 60° |
| Suspension | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| Shocks | 14" ORI Struts | Rear: 14" ORI Struts |
| Trailing Arm |
| Tires | |
|---|---|
| Type of tire | Super Scooper 12 paddle and Bigger Diggers |
| Tire Size | 33" |
| Type of Wheel | Real Racing Wheels |
| Wheel Size | 15" |
| Brakes | |
| Brake Caliper | Wilwood |
| Brake Pads | Wilwood |
| Brake Discs | Spidertrax |
Background
Previous Owners
2008 – 2015 | Roar Johansen
2015 – 2019 | Atli Jamil
2019 – today | Jón Reynir Andrésson and Bára Gunnlaugsdóttir
Titles Won
NEZ Champion
0
Norwegian Champion
0
Thunderbolt was originally built in Norway in 2008-2009 by a man called Roar Johansen, who is also the previous owner. Atli bought the car in 2015 only few days before the NEZ Championship that was held in Skien, Norway. The first time he drove it was in the first track of that competition.
When Thunderbolt finally arrived in Iceland began major changes. Atli wanted to make the car his own. He among his team worked in the garage and have switched out the transfer-case, drive-ratio, axles and has the transmission been overhauled. They have reduced the weight quite a lot, changed the top plate from steel to aluminum and in addition to all that he has changed the entire body and pained the roll-cage.
Jón Reynir and Bára bought the car from Atli in 2019
Jóhann Gunnlaugsson
Jóhann’s family bought Thunderbolt from Atli Jamil after the 2019 season ended. This is the first Formula Offroad car he has ever driven and is completely new to this sport.
He however has some background in Motorcross and they say that is a great background to have when shifting torwards Formula Offroad.
Atli Jamil
Atli Jamil has been around motorsport from childhood. His parents owned a part dealership which was basically his second home. Whenever Atli played with his toy cars they ended in every corner of the room in bits and pieces and prepared for upgrades so it was very easy to see where his career was heading. His interest in Formula Off Road came at a young age as well. His father, Ásgeir Jamil competed for many years with great success and Atli only a toddler. Despite his young age he was always ready to help his father’s service team fixing the broken car between tracks.
