Team name: Formula UCLan
University: University of Central Lancashire
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 68
Country: UK
Length: 2650
Height: 1230
Width: 1410
Wheelbase: 1740
Track: 1225/1250
Car Weight: 280
Weight Distribution: 139.2/208.8
Suspension: Front: Push rod actuated, inboard coil spring and damper.
Rear: Outboard actuated, coil spring and damper.
Tyres: Avon FSAE 6.2/20.0-13
Wheels: Two piece magnesium rim, 5.5in wide
Brakes: Cast iron, hub mounted, 220mm dia. Drilled and grooved.
Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque, with tubular spaceframe power module.
Engine: Aprilia RXV500 550cc V-twin
Bore: 80
Stroke: 55
Cylinders: 2
CC: 550
Fuel Type: 99 RON Unleaded
Fuel System: Aprilia multi point injection.
Max Power: 60BHP @ 11000rpm
Max Torque: 40Nm @ 11000rpm
Transmission: 520 chain, single
Differential: Custom quaife limited slip differential.
Final Drive: 13:51
Team Profile:
Formula UCLan is formed by 34 3rd year Bachelors and Masters of Motorsport Engineering students. Our car utilises a carbon monocoque and a rear subframe to combine strength with lighter weight. The car uses an Aprilia V-twin 550cc engine.
Our objectives are to produce a reliable car that will be able to finish all events at the competition.
Sponsors: DTBS, In Competition, Tygavac
Additional information
Our car is designed with safety and quality as a primary consideration. As such the decision to use a Carbon Fiber Monocoque was equally about driver safety as well as performance benefit. The car has also been designed with ease of maintenance and serviceability for the weekend racer.
