Team name: University of Liverpool Motorsport
University: University of Liverpool
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 24
Country: UK
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Length: 2982
Height: 1142
Width: 1407
Wheelbase: 1550
Track: 1200 / 1150
Car Weight: 245
Weight Distribution: 154 / 159
Suspension: Double, unequal A-Arm, pull-rod / push-rod actuated Ohlins shock absorbers
Tyres: 20.5 x 7.0-13 Hoosier (R25B Compound)
Wheels: Keizer 13”x7” three piece rims with student designed wheel centres (front and rear)
Brakes: Hub mounted 220mm dia. AP Racing, double POT front / single POT rear
Chassis: Tubular steel spaceframe with removable rear
Engine: 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 four stroke in line four
Bore: 67
Stroke: 42.5
Cylinders: 4
CC: 599
Fuel Type: 98 RON unleaded
Fuel System: Port injection system with Cosworth SQ6 ECU
Max Power: 69.4 kW @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque: 54.2 Nm @ 11000rpm
Transmission: Single 520 chain
Differential: 2010 FSAE Drexler LSD
Final Drive:3.46:1
Team Profile:
The University of Liverpool Formula Student team consists of 31 third and fourth year mechanical engineering students and, this year, are showcasing their ninth race car, ULM009. The team has been improving every year with strengths in product design as well as technical ability and hopes to capitalise on this in the dynamic events for the 2014 season with focus on reliability, driveability, and weight reduction.
One of the key features of ULM009 is the rear subframe detachment methodology, which removes the powertrain and rear suspension at six fasteners. By designing this, the ease of modification and servicing makes the ULM009 chassis superior to monocoque alternatives.
Other key features include a new custom dry sump, carbon fibre composite plenum and Drexler differential to give a high performing powertrain as well as new integrated electronics for better engine efficiency. ULM009 also features a full aeropackage for additional downforce and balance to give drivers the confidence to push the car to its limit.
It is only with the support of ULM Racing’s sponsors that an overall top 15 result is possible, which is something the team will be striving to achieve in the summer of 2014.
Additional Information
The team first competed in 2005 where they won “Best Newcomer” Award. 9th iteration car this season.
Craig Platt [Secretary] is the only team member ever to have attained a girlfriend while being part of the University of Liverpool Formula Student team, who are colloquially referred to as the “Formula Student Monks”.
