Team name: Durham University Formula Student
University: Durham University
Class: Class 2
Car Number:
Country: UK
Technical Specification
Length:– 2300
Width:– 753
Height:– 1050
Wheelbase: – 1600
Track: – 1200
Weight – no driver: – 150
Weight – distribution including driver: – 87.2/130.8
Suspension: – Push rod & anti roll front & rear. Unequal length wishbones. Roll centre 70/90mm front/rear.
Tyres: – 20.0’’ x 7.5-13, 20.6’’ OD, Thread Width 8.0’’, Section Width 9.4’’, Recommended Rim 7.0-9.0
Wheels: – Composite Autosport Rims 13’’ diameter front & rear
Brakes: – Racing Callipers, 220mm diameter discs. Drilled lightweight steel.
Chassis construction: – Tubular steel spaceframe
Engine: – YASA 750 Motor, Peak Efficiency 95%, Total Volume 7litres, Total weight 25kg, Continuous Torque 40
Bore: – N/A
Stroke: – N/A
Cylinders: – N/A
CC: – N/A
Fuel Type: – Electric
Fuel System: – 216V 15Ah Lithium Ion Batteries
Max Power: – 100 kW
Max Torque: – 750 Nm
Transmission: – Single chain direct drive
Differential: – Limited Slip Automatic Torque Biasing Differential
Final Drive: – 1.65:1
Team Profile
DUFS is a new team aiming to enter for the first time in class 1 in 2014. The team has a special interest in vehicle dynamics and chassis construction, particularly in regards to weight reduction, having reduced the design’s weight notably since last year’s class 2 entry. In addition, the team has a strong focus on environmentalism and sustainability, not just by being an electric car but through a partnership with Durham’s Solar Car. An emphasis on business through the university’s business society has greatly helped the team’s understanding in business also. The team is sponsored by ARM and Matchtech.
