Team name: UPRacing
University: University of Portsmouth
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 74
Country: UK
Length: 2778
Height: 1036
Width: 1480
Wheelbase: 1600
Track: 1250/1200
Car Weight: 220
Weight Distribution: 129.6/158.4
Suspension: Double Unparallel Unequal A-Arms. Pull Rod (Front), Push Rod (Rear) actuated horizontally oriented spring and damper
Tyres: 20x7x13 Hoosier
Wheels: Braid 7? 31mm offset/ Braid 7? 18 Offfset
Brakes: Cast Iron, Custom 190 Dia. Hub mounted
Chassis: One piece tubular spaceframe
Engine: 2005 Yamaha 5SL Four Stroke in-Line four
Bore: 65.5
Stroke: 45.5
Cylinders: 4
CC: 599
Fuel Type: 99 RON unleaded
Fuel System: Yamaha Multipoint Fuel Injection/Sytec Motorsport Fuel Injection Pump
Max Power: 70bhp @ 11300rpm
Max Torque: 28ft-lbs @ 9000rpm
Transmission: 428 O-Ring Chain
Differential: Torsen University Special Differential
Final Drive: 3.538:1
Team Profile
This is the fourth year in a row that UPRacing has entered a class 1 formula student car. The team is bigger than ever with 40 members, formed from a variety of age brackets from first years to fourth.
This year’s evolution has brought in many weight saving and reliable parts. Our team’s goal has been to create a reliable, affordable weekend racer. Areas of development include a carbon fibre air intake which has been designed to increase torque at low engine speeds; a lighter exhaust system; an optimised tubular spaceframe, welded by BAE systems; Aluminium uprights which were made courtesy of Pall Europe; Custom-made connectors provided by Fischer Connections and unique handcrafted bodywork. We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support including IMechE.
We will also be competing at Formula Student Spain. UPRacing are supporting Mission Motorsport over the 2014 season, a charity that provides respite, rehabilitation, recreational opportunities and training to previously injured and recovering military serviceman and women within the framework of motorsport. For more details visit www.upracing.co.uk
