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Achievements

  • Sir Henry Royce Prize for Engineering Excellence
  • Attending FSAE in 2005

Specification

Chassis: Monocoque front section, steel space frame with a composite rear box section
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Pull rod actuated horizontally orientated spring and damper
Wheelbase: 1750mm
Length: 2867mm
Front track: 1260mm
Rear track: 1240mm
Weight (with 68kg driver): 288kg dry (45% front, 55% rear with driver)
Wheels: 6.5J x 13 inch single piece cast magnesium racing wheels. Silverstone soft compound racing slicks.
Engine: Honda CBR600 F3 with bespoke dry sump.
Cooling: Single bespoke lie-flat floor mounted X flow radiator, with ECU controlled electric fan and electric water pump.
Transmission: Electronic shifter, steering wheel activated with manual backup lever, Left side cockpit mounted.
Braking: Floating, Aluminium metal matrix, stub axle mounted, Bias adjustable, Dual piston AP Racing Calipers.
Induction and Management: Bespoke tuned length intake and exhaust runners. Carbon fibre intake plenum. Maxsym 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.
  • Unique cast aluminium rear bulkhead facilitating the quick release engine.
Any other info:
  • Cockpit safety cell with driver profiled energy dissipating seat and head impact protection.
  • Deformable nose cone.
  • Lightweight cast aluminium uprights with aerospace grade bearings.
  • Fully functioning dash, shift lights and gear indicator aid driver performance.

Major Sponsors

Qinetiq

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GRM Consulting Ltd

SNFA

3M

Advanced Composites Group

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