Team name: University of Manchester
University: University of Manchester Formula Student
Class: Class 2
Car Number:
Country: UK
Technical Specification
Length:– 2200
Width:– 1100
Height:– 1100
Wheelbase: – 1337
Track: – 1222/1168
Weight – no driver: -199
Weight – distribution including driver: – 99/100
Suspension: – Unequal, unparallel double A-Arm wishbones. Push-rod actuated acute angle orientated spring and damper. Front and Rear anti-roll bars. toe link at rear.
Tyres: – 18.0×6.0-10[C2000] R25B Hoosier
Wheels: – 254mm wide, 3 pc Al Rim
Brakes: – Laser cut steel, 20mm dia. Slotted
Chassis construction: – One piece tubular steel spaceframe
Engine: – 2005/ Yamaha YZF-R6 four stroke in line four
Bore: – 65.5
Stroke: – 44.5
Cylinders: – 4
CC: – 599
Fuel Type: – 99 RON unleaded
Fuel System: – Bosch port fuel injection
Max Power: – 41
Max Torque: – 8000
Transmission: – Single 520 chain
Differential: – Torsen internals within CNC machined aluminium housing
Final Drive: – 4:1
Team Profile
The team consists of a small group of voluntary members from various disciplines. This year the University of Manchester has opted for a Class 2 entry, as our focus has been on moving workshop and constructing and engine dynamometer. Our sponsor Essar has supported us through this process with financial aid. Essar also provides assistance with our business presentation. The aim of the 2013 car is to reduce the mass by 10%. The method of achieving this is through conservative use of materials and utilising more composites in heavy components. For 2014, we have secured funding to attend both the British and Spanish Formula Student competitions.
