Car: –
University: University of Huddersfield
Country: England
Class: 1
No.: 12
Length: 2800mm
Width: 1445mm
Height: 1050mm
Wheelbase: 1600mm
Track (front/rear): 1250mm / 1165mm
Weight: 215kg
Weight distribution: 147/136
Suspension: Double unequal length carbon fibre A-Arm. Pull rod actuated Ohlins TTX 25 FSAE dampers
Tyres (front/rear): Hoosier 20.5×7×13 R25B
Wheels: 190mm wide, 1 pc centre locking 13” OZ Aluminium Wheels
Brakes: F – AP Racing 4 piston calipers 240mm Discs R – AP Racing 2 piston calipers 216mm Discs
Chassis: One piece tubular spaceframe
Engine: 2004 Honda CBR 600 FSi
Bore: 67mm
Stroke: 42.5mm
Cylinders: 4
Capacity: 599cc
Fuel: Shell V-Power 99 RON Unleaded
Fuel system: Fully sequential Denso multi point fuel injection
Performance: 70 kW @ 12,500rpm/70 Nm @ 7,500rpm
Transmission: Single 520 chain
Differential:Student designed all aluminium Differential with Quaife ATB internals
Final Drive: 6.3:1
2011 marks the 10th anniversary of Team HARE’s first entry into the FSUK Class 1 competition. The team’s main objective is to put in a strong showing in every single event, with the goal being to secure a top 10 overall classification. This year, our team consists of 10 highly motivated students who are managed by 2 team leaders.
The design of our 2011 car has focused on reducing overall weight, whilst also standardising as many components as possible. A switch of tyre choice from Michelin to Hoosier has shown a very positive improvement in vehicle performance in all dynamic events. Overall vehicle cost has also been a large consideration in the design process, which has led to a rethink of manufacturing methods and material selection.
Driveability and efficiency of the car has also been improved, with extensive dynamic testing enabling us to develop and validate design work on each aspect of the car. We have also optimised our intake and exhaust geometry for strong low range torque, whilst delivering a marked improvement on fuel economy over last year’s car. New for 2011 are centre locking wheels, an SLS intake system, an all aluminium differential and Electronic Launch Control.
