Lancaster

Team name: Lancaster Racing Team
University: Lancaster University
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 17
Country: UK

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Length: 2859.17
Height: 1628.44
Width: 1400.04
Wheelbase: 1249.10
Track: 1200/1100
Car Weight: 170
Weight Distribution: 107.1/130.9
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated, rear horizontally oriented spring and damper
Tyres: Hoosier R25B 18.0 x 6.0 – 10 Slicks; Hoosier WET 19.5 x 6.5 – 10 Wets
Wheels: 183mm wide, Force Racing V5 10″ 3pc Aluminium Rims
Brakes: Wilwood PS-1 1.12″ Piston Calipers/AP Racing CP7003 1″ Piston Calipers
Chassis: Steel Tube Space Frame
Engine: BMW G450X
Bore: 98
Stroke: 59
Cylinders: 1
CC: 449
Fuel Type: Petroleum
Fuel System: Low pressure single cylinder Fuel Injection
Max Power: 45hp
Max Torque: 40Nm
Transmission: 520 Pitch Chain Drive
Differential: Drexler Formula Student Limited Slip Differential
Final Drive:3.69:1

Team Profile:

This year, Lancaster Racing have decided to move away from its previous designs of utilising a 4 cylinder, 600cc engine, to designing a car incorporating a single cylinder, 450cc engine. This change is being undertaken in the hopes of decreasing the weight of the car in order to become more competitive.

As well as this, many other changes are taking place; a new differential has been encompassed into the redesign by using a Drexler model as opposed to the Torsen geared differential formerly used. Also, last year’s Lancaster Links suspension system has been replaced by a standard double wishbone system. Natural fibre composite materials are being extensively used for the first time in areas such as the bodywork in an attempt to become more Eco-friendly. Finally, an in-depth study into the aerodynamics of the vehicle, specifically an underfloor, has been undertaken with the hopes of improving the performance of the car during the Skid Pan and Endurance events.

The team is hopeful for a promising result at this year’s competition, and wish to thank all their sponsors, as well as the team patron, James May (BBC Top Gear presenter and Lancaster alumnus), for enabling them to achieve this.

Additional Information

A specifically developed Lancaster Racing website can be accessed via the following: http://www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk/lancaster-racing/