Car: –
University: University of Strathclyde
Country: Scotland
Class: 1
No.: 15
Length: 2533mm
Width: 1386mm
Height: 1136mm
Wheelbase: 1535mm
Track (front/rear): 1200mm / 1180mm
Weight: 225kg
Weight distribution: 146.5/146.5
Suspension: Unequal length A-Arms. Push rod actuated Cane Creek / Ohlins spring/damper units
Tyres (front/rear): 508 x 177-330 R2696 Goodyear Eagle
Wheels: OZ Superleggera 13″x7″; 25mm offset
Brakes: 4130 steel, floating hub mounted, 240mm(Front)/212mm(Rear), drilled
Chassis: One piece TIG welded tubular mild steel
Engine:2008 Honda CBR 600 RR four stroke in line four
Bore: 67mm
Stroke: 42.5mm
Cylinders: 4
Capacity: 450cc
Fuel: 99 RON Unleaded
Fuel system: Student designed fuel injection system using DTA S60 PRO ECU
Performance: 52 kW @ 12,000 rpm / 57 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Transmission: Single 525 chain
Differential:Drexler Limited Slip Differential
Final Drive: 3:1
In the University of Strathclyde Motorsport’s 12th year, the team continues to be proudly student led, with core team members from all undergraduate year groups. Our objective is to improve the capability of the team through long-term changes to team structure. This requires a greater spread of responsibility which brings with it an increased knowledge base throughout the team.
2011 sees the team making significant changes to both the team and car. For the first time in the history of USM the team has upgraded to the 2008 Honda CBR 600 RR. In addition, the team has developed a pneumatic gear shift system to improve shift times and on-track performance. Another first for the team is the inclusion of aerodynamic devices including a diffuser and floor.
The University of Strathclyde continues to give their full backing to this unique project. This year the university has extended this opportunity to the wider student community and as such, USM now has highly valued core members from faculties such as Business and Science.
The University of Strathclyde Motorsport would like to extend their thanks to both team sponsors and partners; their continued support and interest is vital to our success.
