Crosslé is proud to unveil the new Crosslé 92F this week at Rétromobile in Paris, marking the next chapter in their commitment to accessible, authentic single-seater racing.
The 92F builds directly on the remarkable success of the Crosslé 90F, which has become a cornerstone of the Classic Racing School experience. To date, more than 2,000 customers from across the world have driven the 90F, many experiencing a single-seater racing car for the very first time. While the 90F proved to be an exceptionally capable and rewarding machine, it was never designed with competitive racing as its primary purpose.
As interest grew from drivers keen to progress from driving experience to racing, Crosslé set out to create a car that retained the spirit and usability of the 90F, while meeting the safety and regulatory requirements of modern club competition.
The result is the Crosslé 92F.
A comprehensive redesign of the rollover protection system, including forward stays for enhanced driver safety, combined with a significant increase in chassis stiffness, allowed the 92F to successfully pass MUK’s static load testing at 10% above FIA requirements. This in turn enabled FFSA homologation for club racing in France. The car on display at Rétromobile is a fully operational prototype, with production scheduled to begin next week following a strong initial batch of orders.
Technically, the 92F remains closely aligned to the much-loved 90F, but with key upgrades that transform its racing credentials. Power comes from a Dunnell-prepared 1.8-litre Zetec engine running a Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor, replacing the previous 2.0-litre unit. In race-restricted form, the engine produces 130 bhp, propelling a lightweight 430 kg chassis, while meeting a 90 dBA noise limit when fitted with the silencer shown. For unrestricted running, an open tailpipe releases over 155 bhp and a suitably glorious soundtrack.
The drivetrain features an Elite Mk9 four-speed gearbox, while grip comes from historic Formula 3 cut slicks mounted on 13×8 and 13×10 alloy wheels. Aerodynamics are handled by 17F-style wings, giving the car an appearance strikingly similar to Crosslé’s own 17F Formula 3 car from 1971—only now with more power and the benefits of a modern, highly reliable engine.
With FFSA homologation secured and a new one-make racing series planned in France, the Crosslé 92F is designed to provide a clear and exciting pathway from first single-seater experience to competitive racing, while staying true to Crosslé’s heritage of lightweight, driver-focused racing cars.