Car: UBR14
University: University of Birmingham
Country: England
Class: 1
No.: 25
Length: 2700mm
Width: 1380mm
Height: 1065mm
Wheelbase: 1600mm
Track (front/rear): 1200mm / 1150mm
Weight: 215kg
Weight distribution: 127/158
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod actuated spring with 2 way adjustable KAZ Tech Dampers
Tyres (front/rear): 20×7.5-13 Hoosier FSAE Tyre
Wheels: Braid Formrace 8″x13″ 2 P
Brakes: Stainless steel, floating hub mounted, Fr 220mm dia, Rr 186.5mm dia
Chassis: One piece tubular spaceframe
Engine: 2005/Yamaha YZF-R6 5SL, four stroke in line four
Bore: 65.5mm
Stroke: 44.5mm
Cylinders: 4
Capacity: 599cc
Fuel: 101 RON Unleaded
Fuel system: Bespoke sequential fuel injection, McLaren TAG400 ECU
Performance: 11,000rpm / 9,000rpm
Transmission: Single 520 Chain
Differential: Custom designed pneumatic acctuated active limited slip differential
Final Drive: 4.6:1
2011 sees the 14th year of competing for UBRacing. This year sees the team aiming to improve its overall result at FS compared to the previous two competitions with the focus on development from UBR13 onto UBR14. Detailed development has continued on areas of the vehicle such as engine development, driver interaction and the optimisation of the vehicle’s custom designed active differential which was introduced in 2010. UBRacing has received rewarding support from a vast array sponsors. Yamazaki Mazak UK has worked to strengthen the designs of the vehicle’s uprights and differential. The team’s approach to the static events and project management has been improved through the continuing relationship with Perkins Engines. McLaren Electronic Systems has kindly continued their support with the supply of its TAG400 ECU with continued work using Matlab and Simulink software. Aston Martin has assisted in the production of the vehicle’s bodywork. Many thanks go out to all who have helped us this year and with a focus this year on improving the reliability from 2010, we hope we can reward you all by being the strongest of the UK teams here at Silverstone, a feat already achieved last year at Formula Student Germany.
