Car: QMR11
University: Queen Mary, University of London
Country: England
Class: 1
No.: 36
Length: 2610mm
Width: 1300mm
Height: 1026mm
Wheelbase: 1600mm
Track (front/rear): 1200mm / 1150mm
Weight: 250kg
Weight distribution: 100/150
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Push rod and rocker actuated spring and damper
Tyres (front/rear): 20×7.5in Hoosier R25B
Wheels: 7.5in wide, Magnesium alloy Keiser
Brakes: Cast Iron, hub mounted, 254 mm dia. Drilled
Chassis: Mild steel tubular spaceframe,
Engine: 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 DOHC four stroke in line four cylinder
Bore: 67mm
Stroke: 42.5mm
Cylinders: 4
Capacity: 599cc
Fuel: 99 RON
Fuel system: Fuel Injection with YCC-T and YCC-I
Performance: 91.0kw @ 14,500rpm/65.7Nm @ 10,500 rpm
Transmission: 525 O-ring chain
Differential: Quaife automatic torque biasing differential
Final Drive: 3.8:1
Established in 2009, Queen Mary Racer comprises of a number of 1st to 4th year students from all engineering disciplines as well as materials scientists, designers, physicists and computer scientists. The team is split into 5 main areas of Chassis and Suspension, Engine and Drivetrain, Electronics, Ergonomics and Packaging, all working closely together to combine their efforts.
QMR11 is our first racer comprising of a rear mid-mounted engine which ensures optimum weight distribution for track racing while a rear wheel chain drive, together with a 4-1 custom exhaust system enables best acceleration. The sequential manual transmission connected to a clutch type LSD ensures optimum torque and speed shifting. The engine and the powertrain are fitted on a steel tubular frame that is lightweight and ensures torsional rigidity, while complying with the strictest precautions to ensure driver safety. Hexagonal vents above the engine bay allow for a flow of air through, improving cooling while retaining the aerodynamic advantage of a covered back end.
