Team name: UUJ FS2014
University: University of Ulster
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 180
Country: UK
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Length: 2660
Height: 1315
Width: 1530
Wheelbase: 1620
Track: 1522mm/1530mm
Car Weight: 220
Weight Distribution: 90kg/130kg
Suspension: Double unequal, unparallel length A-Arm. Pull rod front, push rod rear. Vertically actuated spring and damper.
Tyres: 480 x 200-330
Wheels: 2 piece alloy rim
Brakes: Cast Iron, hub mounted, 220mm dia, drilled
Chassis: one piece tubular spaceframe
Engine: 2004 Yamaha YZF-R6 4 stroke inline 4 DOHC 16 valve
Bore: 66.5
Stroke: 44.5
Cylinders: 4 Cylinder
CC: 599
Fuel Type: 99 RON Unleaded
Fuel System: Yamaha multi point fuel injection
Max Power: 60kW @ 13,000rpm
Max Torque: 75Nm @ 1300rpm
Transmission: Single 530 chain
Differential: Quaife automatic torque biasing differential
Final Drive: 4:1
Team profile
The University of Ulster Team (UUJ Racing) is made up of 17 students from all years, from a range of courses in the School of Engineering. This team has a passion for automotive engineering and motorsports with a desire to compete.
Due to financial considerations, our car is designed to be basic yet effective. We decided to use a tried and tested engine and gearbox, familiar to the university. A quick shift system will be used to allow for improved gear changes. The only aerodynamic device being used in a diffuser which has been optimized with the use of CFD. For suspension the geometry adjustability is kept off of the arms for better load paths and unparallel, unequal A-arms were considered the best option for optimal geometry.
We are engineers who have clearly proved that limited finances are not a major barrier if you possess the desire, commitment, enthusiasm and synergy; a group of knowledgeable people can allow a successful design to be possible!
Additional information
Based at the university’s Jordanstown campus situated on the north shore of Belfast lough the teams members come from a variety of backgrounds from all over Northern Ireland.
We are the only team based in Northern Ireland and traveled by boat to reach the competition.
