Car: –
University: University of Sussex
Country: England
Class: 1
No.: 16
Length: 2800mm
Width: 1393mm
Height: 1105mm
Wheelbase: 1529mm
Track (front/rear): 1200mm / 1200mm
Weight: 250kg
Weight distribution: 100/150
Suspension: Double unequal length A-Arm. Both Pull rod actuated vertically oriented spring and damper
Tyres (front/rear): 170/515R13 Kuhmo Ecsta
Wheels: Compomotive CXR 13in
Brakes: AP Racing discs,calipers, hub mounted, 248mm drilled
Chassis: One piece tubular spaceframe
Engine: 2004 Yamaha YZF R6 four stroke in-line four cylinder
Bore: 65.5mm
Stroke: 44.5mm
Cylinders: 4
Capacity: 599.8cc
Fuel: 99 RON Unleaded
Fuel system: Multi point, sequential, port fuel injection
Performance:82 kW @ 12000rpm/ 66 Nm @ 10500rpm
Transmission: Single 530 chain
Differential: Quaife automatic torque biasing differential
Final Drive: 2.857:1
With the 2010 Mobil 1 Team Sussex failing to compete dynamically, the 2011 team has been working hard to improve all aspects of the design. The team consists of ten talented Masters students who have devoted their final year to establishing the reputation of the University of Sussex in the FS competition.
The chassis incorporates a stressed design, which is a first for the Mobil 1 Team, aiming to reduce the size and weight of the overall concept whilst improving its performance.
The Powertrain team focused on producing a more driveable engine, achieving this by implementing a new plenum chamber design as well as taking a different approach to engine mapping. Low end torque was increased, and linear power delivery was optimised for a smoother, more progressive engine.
The use of an independent rear bracket in the suspension gave this year’s car better design flexibility. One of its key attributes is to reduce the number of essential parts, whilst still supporting the differential, wishbones and the jacking point.
Mobil 1 Team Sussex would like to thank its key sponsors: Mobil 1, Eibach, AVO, National Instruments and RS Components as well as the University of Sussex, for their invaluable support.
