Team name: Aston Racing Class 2
University: Aston University
Class: Class 2
Car Number:
Country: UK
Technical Specification
Length: 2360
Width: 1370
Height: 1120
Wheelbase: 1550
Track: 1210mm/1210mm
Weight – no driver: 205.8
Weight – distribution including driver: 136.9kg/136.9kg
Suspension: Double unequal A-arms. Push rod actuated horizontal spring and dampener system
Tyres: A45 Avon 6.2 x 20.0 R13
Wheels: 330mm x 165mm Kaizer A1 3 piece Aluminium Rims
Brakes: 220mm steel, hub mounted front brakes, diff mounted 220mm steel rear brake
Chassis construction: Bio-composite front chassis, tubular steel rear chassis
Engine: Oxford Yasa 750 AC electric motor
Bore: n/a
Stroke: n/a
Cylinders: n/a
CC: n/a
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel System: 6 LifeBatt LiFePO4 batteries each producing 52.8V and 30Ah
Max Power: 75kW
Max Torque: 750Nm @ 2000rpm (depending upon battery set up)
Transmission: direct drive
Differential: Drexler Motorsport Formula Student LSD
Final Drive: 1.1
Team Profile
The Aston Racing Class 2 team is composed of 1st and 2nd year students, studying a range of courses including design and engineering. The team is working on a development of 2011’s successful electric concept vehicle, but with a significantly improved drivetrain and chassis that together will take Aston in a greener direction for formula student. Whilst looking to achieve a competitive overall weight the team is working towards creating an electric powertrain to match or better any internal combustion system used in the competition, both for sustainability and performance on the race track.
