The Super Asurada 01 (スーパーアスラーダ01) is a fictional race car driven by Sugo Asurada driver Hayato Kazami in the anime

Anime

is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....

 series Future GPX Cyber Formula

Future GPX Cyber Formula

is a 37-episode anime television series by Sunrise . It originally aired in Japan between March 15, 1991 and December 20, 1991. It was then followed by 4 more OVA sequels, making it one of longest running original anime franchises that was not originated from a manga or novel...

. Updated version of the car appears as Super Asurada SA-01/C in the sequel, Future GPX Cyber Formula 11.

History

Immediately following the completion of the Asurada GSX

Asurada GSX

The Asurada GSX is a fictional race car driven by Sugo Asurada driver Hayato Kazami in the anime series Future GPX Cyber Formula.-History:...

, Hiroyuki Kazami began work on his crowning achievement, the Super Asurada. Where as the Asurada GSX was conventional, the Super Asurada was designed from the ground up to be revolutionary. Making its debut at the British Grand Prix under the driving of the young Hayato Kazami, it scored a maiden victory in a breathtaking final dash for the finish despite accident. While it failed to win the next two races, it kept it and its driver in the hunt leading to another victory in Spain against Karl Richter von Randoll. However, disaster struck in Germany when a high speed crash between Kazami and Johji Ohtomo lead to the near total destruction of the machine. As it wasn't originally made by Sugo, spare parts were still being manufactured and took some time. As a result it wasn't till the final third of the following round in Japan that the Super Asurada took the track again (Before 2016 season, car switching is allowed in last one-fourth of the race as long as same Cyber System is used). A new more light 'B' chassis which cancel out the ballest of machine change and the engine that was installed tuned more powerful specifically for the remainder of the race, both helping lead Kazami to his first World Championship.
The off-season however wasn't kind to the new champions as Sugo, still a small company, struggled to keep pace with giants like Aoi and Union Sabre. The SA-01/C developed for the following year, but was really nothing more than a trimmed down and lighter version of SA-01/B mainly due to removal of rally parts by regulation changes. The car's wasn't properly balanced leading to early bitter disappointments for the team in Brazil, USA, and Canada. However, the rain in Australia proved to be the great equalizer giving Kazami a badly needed victory. The joy was short lived when the following race saw Aoi unveil their new car for the year Ex-Superion Z/A-8 and get a 1-2 finish, though the Super Asurada came home 3rd with one lap behind. The car was retired following the race when the new Super Asurada AKF-11

Super Asurada AKF-11

The Super Asurada AKF-11 is a fictional race car driven by Sugo Asurada and Sugo Winners driver Hayato Kazami in the OVA sequels of anime series Future GPX Cyber Formula...

 was completed.

Design

The Super Asurada introduced several new concepts to Cyber Formula chassis development. The most revolutionary of these was the variable chassis system. While other cars were able to slightly alter their form for different conditions (usually specifically in on/off-road performance), a true variable system was elusive to most designers without a serious weight penalty. Kazami got around these difficulties and delivered a true all around machine. Using three modes the Super Asurada could adapt to any race environment. Circuit Mode was the basic operating mode resembling a traditional open wheel racer which provided excellent downforce and handling. Aero Mode could be used on long straights allowing the car to hit incredibly high speeds without adding more power. Of course in this mode the twin-booster system was available doubling previous boost power allowing for speeds in excess of 500 km/h. The final mode is Rally Mode which elevates the car and somewhat streamlines it to improve off-road performance. Variable chassis system is a great success in overall development of Cyber Formulas as only 2 cars (Garland SF-01

Garland SF-01

The Garland SF-01 and the Garland SF-02 are fictional race cars driven by Sugo Grand Prix driver Henri Claytor in the anime series Future GPX Cyber Formula.-2018:...

 in 2017 and Stil HG-164 in 2018 season) without featuring Variable chassis system ables to win a World Championship title after Super Asurada's introduction. In 2022 season, all cars used by Sugo, Aoi and Sturobrahm's (other than Garland SF-03/G

Garland SF-03

The Garland SF-03 is a fictional race car in the anime series Future GPX Cyber Formula.- History :Following the dismal failure of the Garland SF-02 in 2019, Claire Fortran further refined her design into the superb Garland SF-03. In a surprising move it saw former World Champion Hayato Kazami at...

) features such system.

The Super Asurada also mates these features to a 6WD system hearkening back the 1970s of Formula One

Formula One

Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...

 with the Tyrrell P34

Tyrrell P34

The Tyrrell P34 , otherwise known as the "six-wheeler", was a Formula One race car designed by Derek Gardner, Tyrrell's chief designer....

. The cyber system of the Asurada GSX

Asurada GSX

The Asurada GSX is a fictional race car driven by Sugo Asurada driver Hayato Kazami in the anime series Future GPX Cyber Formula.-History:...

 is easily compatible with the new car and actually receives a slight upgrade in performance when installed in the new chassis.

The SA-01/C is a slightly longer narrower version of the base model, the rally part was removed following the abolishment of off-road events in 2016 season. However, these changes change lead to unexpected instability as mentioned. However, these problems were resolved by the British Grand Prix thanks to Claire Fotran.