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Formula LGB is a series of single seater,
open wheel
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class race cars manufactured by Super Speeds (A division of L.G.Balakrishnan Brothers, the manufacturers of Rolon Chains and Sprockets) for LG Sports in
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India
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. These cars are similar to the wingless Formula Fords intended as a low cost starter series with power in the range of 90 to 100 bhp (70 to 75 kW).
The cars were launched in
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in 2003 and up till 2005 only one model was manufactured hence simply known as Formula LGB.In 2006 when another
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engined model was launched the existing Formula LGB became Formula LGB Swift to avoid confusion of model name.