Team name: University of Strathclyde Motorsport
University: University of Strathclyde
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 115
Country: UK
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Length: 2752
Height: 1450
Width: 1354
Wheelbase: 1535
Track: 1200/1180
Car Weight: 164 (+15kg with aero)
Weight Distribution: 124/123
Suspension: Unequal length A-arms. Front pull rod/rear push rod actuated spring-damper units. Cane Creek DB
Tyres: Hoosier LCO 6.0/18-10
Wheels: DWT Alumilite Sport Blue Label
Brakes: Fully-floating cast iron rotors, Ø184mm, drilled, ISR 22-048/Wilwood PS-1 front/rear calipers
Chassis: Steel Tube Spaceframe
Engine: Suzuki LT-R450 2006
Bore: 95.5
Stroke: 62.8
Cylinders: 1
CC: 450
Fuel Type: 98 RON unleaded
Fuel System: DTA S80 PRO ECU, Wasted spark ignition
Max Power: 41.75kW@9,000 RPM
Max Torque: 44.05Nm @ 8000RPM
Transmission: Single 520 chain
Differential: Drexler Formula Student LSD, clutch type
Final Drive: 2.9:1
Team profile
This season we have built on the solid foundations of USM 13. We have improved our engine reliability through the addition of an electric water pump, oil cooler, new coil packs, injectors and of course MAPs. The implementation of a CAN based data acquisition system with telemetry provides a live feed of data to the pit, enabling us to monitor the car on track and enhances our ability to post process data after testing. Using 5-axis CNC machining our new upright designs have a combined weight reduction of 20%, saving approximately 638g. Improvements in chassis design, implementation of a Lithium-Iron-Phosphate battery, dash re-design and new and improved exhaust are some other areas where weight has been reduced. The team have altered USM’s design philosophy to introduce carbon fibre as for the first time in USM’s history the team have designed, manufactured and are ready to test an aerodynamic package consisting of multi-element front and rear wings. With the car manufactured in March our main goal was to significantly increase our testing time to improve reliability, car setup and train our drivers in USM14 to be ready for competition.
Additional information
This is the 13th year USM have competed at FSUK. The team consists of around 13 core members and 30 overall. Have won the cost event 3 times, once at FSUK last year and twice in Germany. Working to compete at the top level in the dynamic events as well. The team’s engines are named after the Transformers Bumblebee and Megatron. Last year saw a full ground up re-design to a single-cylinder engine and 10” wheels (compared to 4-cylinder, 13” wheels)
