Team name: Aston Formula Student
University: Aston University
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 95
Country: UK
Technical Specification
Length: 2768.9299999999998
Width: 1053.4100000000001
Height: 1053.4100000000001
Wheelbase: 1639.24
Track: 1197.35/1282.42
Weight – no driver: 200
Weight – distribution including driver: 112/156
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring / damper.
Tyres: 6.2/20.0-13 A45 compound
Wheels: 13″, BBS, Magnesium, Cast, R-RE-325
Brakes: Fixed, Steel, hub mounted, 220mm dia, Wavey
Chassis construction: Front and rear Carbon Fibre monocoque chassis
Engine: Honda CBR600RR
Bore: 67
Stroke: 42.5
Cylinders: 4
CC: 599
Fuel Type: Shell high octane
Fuel System: Honda CBR600FS fuel injector system
Max Power: 13000RPM
Max Torque: 11000RPM
Transmission: Integrated 6 speed close ratio transmission
Differential: Drexler Formula Student 2010 Diff assy V.1, modified for brake disc mounting
Final Drive: 3.66:1
Team Profile
The Aston Formula Student team consists of 15 undergraduates from courses including product design, mechanical engineering and computer science. One of the key driving factors was a 20% weight reduction compared to the 2011 Aston Formula Student car. 2012 will be Astons 12th car featuring a number of changes from previous years, including a new and more reliable engine and an improved drivetrain.
This year’s car has continued Aston’s tradition of using a fully carbon fibre monocoque both designed and manufactured in-house by students. The car will be using a Honda CBR600RR engine which has a better power to weight ratio than previously used engines.
2012 has seen a major reshuffle by the way of project management with the team being run by undergraduates for the first time. This has involved five manager roles; Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Static Events managers.
The 2012 Aston Formula student team has no postgraduates involved for the first time and it’s managed by undergraduates.
