| Team Name | : | Swansea University Race Engineering |
| University | : | Swansea University |
| Class | : | Class 1 |
| Car Number | : | 116 |
| Country | : | UK |
Swansea University Race Engineering (SURE) team. A growing team of now over 50 students from all backgrounds in engineering, science and business.
Our S16 car runs a continuous variable transmission (CVT), which has been retuned to incorporate three different engine maps and fitted with a new intake and exhaust system in particular a newly designed 3D printed plenum. It produces a power to weight ratio of 425 BHP/tonne and will cover 75 metres in less than 4s from a standing start due to the continually varying drive ratios. The transmission system has been adjusted based on track and testing data and driver feedback.
A lightweight honeycomb structure folded out of one piece assures maximum reliability at lower manufacturing costs compared to carbon fibre whilst a tubular rear space frame allows good access to the engine and ancillaries.
For S16 an aerodynamically optimised side pod configuration and diffuser made from carbon fibre is integrated.
The team has retained many of the features of its previous on board electronics package – a DTA S80 engine control unit, and Race Technology DL1 data logger.
SURE thanks Swansea University and our sponsors for their help, support, and funding over the last year.
Check out our new website over at www.motorsport.swan.ac.uk
| Length, width, height, wheelbase | 2990mm 1040mm 1480mm 1625mm |
| Track (front/rear)1200mm/1100mm | 1250mm/1150mm |
| Weight of car (no driver) | 198kg |
| Weight distribution including 68kg driver (front/rear) | 133/133 |
| Suspension (front/rear) | Double non-parallel, unequal length A-Arm wishbones. Both Pull and Push rod actuated shocks with vertical orientation |
| Tyres (front/rear) | 13″ x 6.2″ A92 AVON |
| Wheels (front/rear) | 13″ x 6″, Magnesium centres with spun aluminium rims |
| Brakes (front/rear) | Stainless Steel, Hub mounted 220mm cross drilled front and Floating 202mm vented and cross drilled rears. |
| Chassis construction | Front aluminium honeycomb monocoque and rear tubular space frame |
| Engine (Electric motor for alternatively fuelled vehicles) | Yanaha Genesis 80fi four stroke twin |
| Bore/stroke/cylinders/cc (Electric motor spec for alternatively fuelled vehicles) | 77mm 53.6mm 2 499cc |
| Fuel type (Type of Energy Storage for alternatively fuelled vehicles) | 98 RON unleaded |
| Fuel system (Accumulator Spec for alternatively fuelled vehicles) | Sequential fuel injection |
| Max power/max torque | 64 kW @ 8500rpm 52Nm @ 8000rpm |
| Transmission | CVT and 428 Chain |
| Differential | Drexler limited slip differential |
| Final drive | 5.2:1 |
