Team name: Sheffield Formula Racing
University: University of Sheffield
Class: Class 1
Car Number: 38
Country: UK
Technical Specification
Length: 2670
Width: 1310
Height: 1158
Wheelbase: 1530
Track: 1150mm/1150mm
Weight – no driver: 240kg
Weight – distribution including driver: 150kg/158kg
Suspension: Front: double unequal fixed length A-arm with front-mounted tie rod. Adjustable in camber and toe. Pull rod actuated, horizontally oriented ‘coilover’ spring and damper units.
Rear: Double unequal fixed length trailing A-arm with rear mounted toe l
Tyres: 7.2/20.0-13 A45 Avon slick and wet cuts
Wheels: 13 x 6″ 1 pc alloy rim Compomotive CXR1362
Brakes: Front / Rear, Stainless Steel, floating hub mounted, 220mm dia
Chassis construction: One piece tubular steel spaceframe
Engine: 2007 Suzuki GSXR600 four stroke in line four
Bore: 67
Stroke: 42.5
Cylinders: 4 cylinder
CC: 599cc
Fuel Type: 99 RON unleaded
Fuel System: Suzuki multi point fuel injection
Max Power: 60Nm at 9000RPM
Max Torque: 67kW at 11000 RPM
Transmission: Single 520 chain
Differential: Quaife ATB Internals, custom aluminum housing
Final Drive: 3.2:1
Team Profile
Sheffield Formula Racing (SFR) is now in its third year. With help from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and our partners including Stauff, National Instruments and Raysun Innovative design we are proud to present our third entry to Formula student – a completely new design which lifts little from last year’s car. SFR has a small but experienced team of 34 members, incorporating both new and experienced students. This year we aim to complete all dynamic events and to be competing at the very top in both the costing and business events.
The car was designed with the driver at its heart, creating an environment which is comfortable and easy to use. The design allows for ease of adjustability and gives potential for further development. The design process has seen much improvement, with every system seamlessly integrated into the car as a whole. Highlights include a 40kg weight loss, front pull rod suspension and a cockpit suitable for the full range of drivers.
-Huge team of 34 members ranging from 1st years all the way up to final 4th year students.
-Third year at the event.
-The University of Sheffield has been named UK University of the Year in the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards.
-The Department
Website: http://sheffieldformularacing.co.uk/
