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  • UK Class 1 Formula Student Champions
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Specification

Chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque and lightweight rear space frame
Suspension: Unequal length non-parallel double wishbones with pull rods actuating mountain bike shock absorbers
Wheelbase: 1750mm
Length: 2500mm
Front track: 1290mm
Rear track: 1240mm
Weight: 218kg dry (45% front, 55% rear with driver)
Wheels: 6.5J x 13 inch single piece cast magnesium racing wheels
Engine: Honda CBR600 F3 with bespoke dry sump
Cooling: Electric water pump and single lie-flat bespoke U-flow radiator.
Transmission: Harris performance TGS electric shifter with back-up manual cable
Braking: Bespoke floating discs front and rear integrated to stub axles. Bias adjustable, split front and rear, common twin pot callipers.
Induction and Management: Bespoke tuned length intake and exhaust runners. Carbon fibre intake plenum. Weber Alpha engine management.
Unique Features:
  • Carbon fibre monocoque is cured in a single piece with no tooling required.
  • Radiator inlet also serves as rear under-tray for aerodynamic advantage
Any other info:
  • Cockpit safety cell with driver profiled energy dissipating seat and head impact protection.
  • Deformable nose cone.
  • Semi stressed engine.
  • Lightweight cast aluminium uprights with aerospace grade bearings.

Major Sponsors

Qinetiq

bertrandt

GRM Consulting Ltd

SNFA

3M

Advanced Composites Group

Enterprise Rentacar

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